Campus is walkable as are many bars and restaurants 🚲 Scooters & Biking Electric scooters and bike rentals are common around the UT area. Popular options: Lime Bird Spin You can typically find scooters along major streets and near campus. Typical travel times: UT campus → 5 minutes Downtown Austin → 8–10 minutes Lady Bird Lake → 10 minutes 🚌 Public Transportation Austin’s public transit system is run by Capital Metro. The bus system has 1,600+ stops and more than 80 routes across the city. Nearby bus routes can quickly take you to: • Downtown Austin • UT campus • South Congress • The airport Several routes serve the UT area including Bus 1, 345, 656, and 481. You can plan routes and buy passes using the CapMetro mobile app. 🚗 Uber / Lyft Ride-share is the easiest way to get around Austin. Typical travel times: Destination Time Downtown Austin 7–10 minutes South Congress 10–12 minutes Lady Bird Lake 8 minutes Austin Airport 15–20 minutes Average cost: $8–$15 around the city $20–$35 to the airport 🚆 MetroRail Austin also has a commuter rail called MetroRail that connects downtown with northern suburbs like Cedar Park and Leander. The closest stations are a short ride away and are useful for commuting into downtown. 🚗 Driving Major roads near the property include: • MoPac Expressway (Loop 1) – main north/south highway on Austin’s west side • Enfield Road – quick route to downtown • Lamar Boulevard – major street with restaurants and nightlife Driving times: Destination Time Downtown Austin 10 minutes Zilker Park 10 minutes South Congress 12 minutes Austin Airport 18 minutes Local Tip for Guests Parking downtown can be limited and expensive. Many locals prefer to take Uber, scooters, or buses into downtown rather than driving.