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How to get fromDowntown Austin to Lake Austinby bus, taxi, car, or foot

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There are 5 ways to get from Downtown Austin to Lake Austin by bus, taxi, car, or foot

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  1. Line 663 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from 416 6th/San Antonio to Kermit/Lufkinbus bus 663
    30 min
    $1–2

  2. Line 2 bus, line 663 bus

    1. Take the bus from 904 11th/Branch to Guadalupe/4thbus bus 2
    2. Take the bus from 416 6th/San Antonio to Kermit/Lufkinbus bus 663
    45 min
    $1–3

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Downtown Austin to Lake Travistaxi taxi 18.1 mi
    27 min
    $60–75

  4. Drive  18.1 mi

    1. Drive from Downtown Austin to Lake Traviscar car 18.1 mi
    27 min
    $4–5

  5. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Downtown Austin to Lake Traviswalk walk 22.7 mi
    7h 19m

Downtown Austin to Lake Austin by foot and bus

Calendar272Weekly Services
Duration30 minAverage Duration
Ticket$1Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3.7 mi
  • Duration: 30 min

What companies run services between Downtown Austin, TX, USA and Lake Austin, TX, USA?

Capital Metro operates a bus from 416 6th/San Antonio to Kermit/Lufkin every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 12 min.

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