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Getting Downtown After You’ve Landed

Didn’t rent a car? No problem! Ground transportation options for travelers arriving at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (ABIA) include taxis, limousines, shuttles, public bus services, and on-demand services such as Uber and Lyft.

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The Capitol Metro Bus Route 20 picks up and drops off at the lower level at ABIA, and in about 30 minutes or less, stops just five minutes away from the JW Marriott (Headquarter Hotel). The Capitol Metro Bus Route 20 departs every 15 minutes from the lower level, right outside baggage claim, and the cost is $2.50 each way. Plus, there is plenty of space in the luggage racks! Look for the “Capital Metro” signs, visit capmetro.org, and try the CapMetro App as well for real-time schedules, maps, and to purchase fare tickets.

Transportation To and From the JW Marriot
Transportation from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to and from the JW Marriott is available with SuperShuttle “Shared Ride” or ExecuCar “Private Sedan/SUV.” Make reservations at www.SuperShuttle.com or www.ExecuCar.com.

Need Parking?
Parking is available at the JW Marriott, as well as at city garages. The Austin Convention Center garage typically has complimentary parking on Memorial Day. Please note: The JW Marriott does not validate parking.

Getting Around During the Conference

The JW Marriott is within walking distance of downtown attractions, which is one of the many advantages of staying there. PediCabs and Horse Drawn Carriages can also be picked up all over downtown.

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WEATHER

Average temperatures in Austin, Texas in May:
High around 85° F
Low around 65° F

Check out current Austin weather and the forecast here.

• May tends to be the rainiest month of the year for Austin, but the rain doesn’t last long. So, be sure to throw a light raincoat or umbrella in your bag.
• The JW Marriott can be very chilly. So, a sweater or light jacket may be needed even while indoors.
• Not only can it be chilly, but the hotel is also large. We recommend bringing comfortable shoes. Tennis or athletic shoes are perfectly acceptable.
• Austin has a casual atmosphere all around town. Jeans and shorts are acceptable almost anywhere.
• Excellence Awards Recipients: Please note that there is no dress code/requirements for the Excellence Awards Dinner and Celebration. Please wear whatever is most comfortable for you on your big night!

SHOPPING

Forget Something? Need a sweater or shorts? There are two shopping options nearby or easy to get to from the JW Marriott:

• Barton Creek Square Mall via Capitol Metro Bus route 30 – Barton Creek Square stops right by the mall and picks up/drops off at 4th Street and Lavaca Street, which is a short, 12-minute walk from the Austin Hilton.
• 2nd Street District – Shopping, Dinning, and Entertainment.
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