There are several ground transportation options that will take you to the downtown hotels.  Below are the three most efficient and cost effective. 

Metro Airport Bus -Hop onto a Metro Airport bus for a straight shot into downtown in about 30 minutes or less. $1 bus fare takes you between the airport and downtown every 30 minutes on the hour and half hour.  The Metro bus stop is located outside the baggage claim.  For additional information please visit the Metro Airport Bus Website

Super Shuttle– Reservations are required in advance.  Contact airport reservations at 1-800-BLUE VAN (258-3826) or visit Super Shuttle Website.  The approximate cost is $15 per person each way.

Taxi – Taxi service is located outside of baggage claim.  The approximate cost for a taxi is $25-30 each way. 

For additional options visit the Austin Airport Ground Transportation Website .