Getting to Austin (and around Austin)...

Flying - Austin is a relatively small city but its airport is serviced by most major carriers. From the NYC area there are direct flights on both JetBlue out of JFK and on Continental out of Newark (currently only $225/ticket round-trip leaving 2/27 and returning 3/1!). Most flights to Austin come through either Houston or Dallas however. Another option would be flying into either Houston, Dallas or San Antonio and then driving to Austin (see below).

Driving - Austin is a 3 hour drive from Houston, a 4 hour drive from Dallas, or 1.5 hour drive from San Antonio. This can be a good way to get a feel for how big and beautiful Texas really is!

Local Transportation - Austin's public transportation system consists of mainly busses. They are usually very prompt, surprisingly clean and can get you almost anywhere yet it can be confusing to get around in them. If you are staying downtown there are usually some cabs to be found, but outside of the very center of the downtown area you will need to call a dispatcher to get a cab. We recommend a rental car if you plan on exploring Austin at all.