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There are plenty of transportation options available to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport from the city centre. If you prefer public transportation, the journey by bus is extremely economical.

You can reach the airport quickly and comfortably by taking a taxi or using the shuttle services. It is possible to return rental vehicles at the airport. Hiring a limousine is another viable alternative if you prefer a luxurious journey for the return trip. Don’t forget that you may also want to request assistance from your hotel, which may provide airport transportation services.

Taxi

The minimum cost of taking a taxi to the airport in Austin is 13.10 dollars. Most of the taxis accept up to four passengers, including children. You can also pay with your credit card in most taxis. It takes approximately 15 minutes to travel to the airport from the city centre.

Shuttle Service

You can reserve a seat with a shuttle service company that has working relations with the airport to secure a comfortable mode of transportation. The fares charged by shuttle service companies are similar to taxi fees.

Limousine

There are many companies involved in the limousine rental industry in the city of Austin. However, you should make a reservation beforehand. You can find the contact details of limousine companies online or ask for assistance from your hotel.

Car Rental

You can reach the airport with your rental car through the Texas State Highway 71 (TX-71E). The journey from the city centre to the airport takes around 15 minutes. You can drop off your rented vehicle at the ‘Car Rental Facility’ area, which is located behind the airport’ car park. You can reach the terminal building by using the pedestrian crossing.

Bus

It will take 30 minutes at most to get to the airport thanks to the Capital Metro buses that depart from the city centre. The airport buses are blue with a large yellow print which reads 'Airport Downtown'. Tickets cost only 1.75 dollars. Don’t forget that you can only pay the bus fare with a pass card or with the exact amount of change. The bus departs every half an hour and drops off passengers almost in front of the terminal entrance. In addition, there is also enough space for your luggage.

Airport Information

Austin-Bergstorm International Airport, located 5 miles southeast of the city centre, is a significantly important airport where at least 150 flights take off to 48 different destinations daily. The airport serves 10 million travellers annually.

A blend of local and international cuisines are available at the airport’s numerous restaurants. You can enjoy live music performances at the airport during the weekdays. It is possible to see many paintings, sculptures and exhibitions that that is a reflection on the airport’s architecture. The Wi-Fi at the airport is free of charge for 90 minutes.

Taif is located on the slopes of the Sarawat Mountains in Mecca province of Saudi Arabia, which has rich ethnic roots and is home to the world's leading industrial and commercial centers. Taif is also referred to as Green Haven, thanks to its about 3,000 gardens. Taif is one of the most preferred cities in the Mecca region, one of the most visited places by tourists in terms of religious tourism, thanks to the developed transportation facilities and affordable accommodation options in the city. It is 150 kilometers away from the city of Mecca.

The most important feature distinguishing Taif from Mecca and Medina, which is the third largest city in Mecca province after Mecca and Jeddah, is that non-Muslim foreigners are allowed to enter the city. You will not have any difficulty in terms of transportation in Taif city, which is located in the western part of Saudi Arabia and in the south-east of Jeddah within the boundaries of the Mecca Administrative Region.

Taif's transportation networks have been extended to the Mecca province as a whole, and even to other parts of Saudi Arabia. There are intercity bus services between major cities in Saudi Arabia such as Riyadh, Jeddah, Mecca, Medina, Taif, Dammam, Abha, Naseem, Tebuk and Hael.

If you prefer to stay in Taif city center, you can go to other cities of Saudi Arabia with these services on daily basis. There are also local buses within the city, like intercity buses. Transportation within the city is very easy. City roads, rail systems, and highway connections allow you to get to any other point in the city as quickly as possible. You can also rent a car for a fixed period of time from the car rental companies for your transportation in Taif.

In fact, the most profitable, time-saving and easiest way to tour other parts of Saudi Arabia apart from Taif is renting a car. Access to the city is very easy thanks to the buses. Local buses within Taif city center are extremely comfortable and reach almost every point of the city. If you travel as a lonely woman on these buses, you must show your passport to the officers. This is because women throughout Saudi Arabia are banned from driving, traveling and accommodating alone. But if you are a tourist and you prove it, you can travel all by yourself.

In Taif city transportation there are many options such as cable car, car, bus and taxi. Because Taif is a bit smaller than other cities in Saudi Arabia, thus local buses are preferred rather than car rental and taxi options. Domestic or foreign tourists willing to travel with intercity trains need to purchase special seats reserved for ladies and families.

Taif Airport, which has direct flights from many parts of the world, is one of the busiest airports in Saudi Arabia. Approximately 30 kilometers east of the city center, Taif Airport has domestic flights to almost every city in Saudi Arabia.

Bus

There are buses directly from the airport to Taif city center. You can easily get to the city center by buses which are cheaper than the taxi. You can purchase your bus tickets online or at the ticket sales points located inside the terminal. You can travel to any point in the city with a bus that you can take from any stop at the exit of the Taif Airport arrival terminal.

It takes approximately 1 hour to get to the city by bus. Local buses, which have stops in many places of Taif, are the most preferred means of transportation for visitors of the city. As is the case throughout Saudi Arabia, few bus seats can be reserved for ladies and families within Taif city.

Traveling as a lonely woman on a bus requires special permission, which can be very difficult for Saudi Arabian citizens. As a lonely woman and tourist, if you want to travel in these buses, you would be asked to prove that you are a tourist by showing your passport.

Taxi

Taking a taxi is the most expensive way of travelling from Taif Airport to the city center. You can take this distance of 29.5 kilometers in approximately 30-35 minutes by taxi. From the airport to the center of Taif, you pay a taxi fare of 160-190 Suudi Riyali (130-150 TL). Of course, the price we specify in TL may vary depending on the changes between the Saudi Riyal and the Turkish Lira. It is more profitable to rent a car or take a bus instead of taking a taxi just outside of the arrival terminal of Taif Airport.

Car Rental

In almost every region of Saudi Arabia, women are prohibited from driving. Therefore, only male tourists can benefit from car rental option. If you rent a navigation device with your car, you can easily go to Taif and other major cities around.

You can reach the city center by the car you will rent from Taif Airport in approximately 20-25 minutes. In Saudi Arabia, oil is quite cheap compared to Turkey. Hence, one of the best options for your transportation is renting a car. On average, the amount you would pay for the oil to go to the city center from Taif Airport is approximately 1-2 TL.