GETTING TO AUSTIN, TX 

Plane

The closest airport to the festival is Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS). 

GETTING TO ZILKER PARK
(Local Transportation)

There are plenty of ways to get to ACL Fest! There is no parking at Zilker Park or in the surrounding neighborhoods for ACL Festival so take advantage of one of the many ways below to get yourself to the ACL Fest. You can find a map outlining all transportation options at the bottom of this article! 

Rideshare / Drop-Off

Ride with Lyft to ACL Festival! When you're ready to go to the fest, type "Austin City Limits Music Festival" or "Zilker Park" into the Lyft app as your destination. This will update your drop-off to the nearest drop-off point around the festival.

Driving / Parking

While there is no parking at Zilker Park or in the surrounding neighborhoods, there are other parking options nearby. Visit this parking page for a full list of options. 

Public Transportation (Cap Metro)

Cap Metro offers several bus routes that operate frequently near Zilker Park. Check out the MetroRapid Route 803 or other options HERE.

Festival Shuttle

Take advantage of the Festival Shuttles provided by ACL Fest. Board at Republic Square Park at the corner of 4th & San Antonio streets in downtown Austin and you'll be dropped off outside the Barton Springs West Festival Entrance. When you're finished rocking, hop back on for a return trip to the same spot.  Shuttles will run from Republic Square starting at 12pm on Friday and starting at 11am on Saturday and Sunday of each weekend. 

Walking / Biking / Scooters

We encourage all our fans to use pedal and foot power – by far the easiest way to get to the festival! Bike parking is available on Stratford Drive after crossing the Mopac Pedestrian Bridge. Additional bike and scooter (Dockless Mobility) parking will be located on Toomey Road and Sterzing Street. 

Take the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail for easy access to the festival grounds. View the interactive Trail map HERE.

Accessible (ADA) Ways to Get to the Festival 

Full ADA Parking and Entry information can be located here. 

GETTING INTO THE FESTIVAL
(Entrance)

There are three entrances into Zilker Park - East Barton Springs, West Barton Springs and the Lady Bird Entrance. For more information, visit this article.  

STAYING IN AUSTIN

There are many options near the festival grounds and around the Austin area to stay. Check out these options near and around Zilker:

Hotels

Book your hotel for the festival weekend with best rates and options in the area.

Homestays

Check with your favorite Homestay provider (e.g. Airbnb, Vrbo) for the best options in the area.