Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
Driving Directions / Travel by Car
(Austin, Texas - TX, USA)
The main gateway to the capital of Texas, Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) is located in the city's southeastern suburbs. The airport is conveniently sited just 8 miles / 13 km southeast of downtown Austin, off Highway 71, being connected to the city by SuperShuttle buses and taxis.
To the north of Atlanta Airport, the Bastrop Highway runs in a northwest / southeast direction and connects both the Bastrop Highway 183 to Highway 71. Also nearby is the East Ben White Boulevard, to the northwest of the complex, close to the I-35.
Areas of interest close to Austin Bergstrom Airport include the McKinney Falls State Park and the Onion Creek District Park to the west, with two notable golf courses located nearby. Directly south you will find the Richard Moya Park, which borders the airport's southern perimeter, along Burleson Road and close to the General Aviation Avenue.
Directions to Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) from the north:
- Take I-35 south, exiting at the Highway 71 exit and heading east
- Follow Highway 71 east for 6 miles / 10 km, turn right at the airport sign and head directly to the terminal building
Directions to Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) from the south:
- Take I-35 north until you reach highway 71, then head east
- Follow Highway 71 east for 6 miles/ 10 km, turn right at the airport sign and head directly to the terminal building
Directions to Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) from the west:
- Follow Ben White Boulevard, which turns into Highway 71 after crossing I-35
- Continue 6 miles / 10 km east, turn right at the airport sign and head directly to the terminal building
There are rarely any traffic jams or hold ups along the I-35. However, you should leave yourself a little extra time if you are traveling east to Austin Bergstrom International Airport through downtown Austin, particularly during the morning and evening rush hours, and on public holidays.
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