GP TRAVELLER GUIDES
Description
Here you’ll learn about the different options to help you get around during the US Grand Prix™.
Here you’ll learn about the different options to help you get around during the US Grand Prix™.
First things first – getting to the Circuit of the Americas from downtown Austin is nice and easy. Shuttle buses run often from the Austin Convention Center, which is downtown on the corner of 4th and Trinity.
There are a few shuttle bus options. The Front Gate Shuttle is $50 per round trip (don’t forget you need to buy tickets in advance), and it drops you off next to COTA’s Grand Plaza. The Grand Plaza is close to Turns 12-20, and it’s particularly good for access to the Turn 15 Grandstand.
The McAngus Shuttle service also leaves from the Convention Center, but it drops you at COTA’s McAngus Lot, which is a 20-minute walk from the Grand Plaza. McAngus Shuttle tickets are only $15 per person per day if bought in advance, or $20 on arrival.
Once you’ve arrived at COTA, two free tram services run on the outside road of the track to help you get to your seat.
When booking taxis to and from the circuit, remember that only authorised taxi firms can enter COTA. Make sure you book in advance with an approved company. In previous years there’s been a special Uber drop-off and pick-up point next to the Grand Plaza.
And when it comes to enjoying the city, prepare to be surprised at how walkable Austin is. In most American cities, you need a car to do anything. In Austin, you can walk across the whole downtown area in an hour or so – and you’ll find a lot of great shops, bars and restaurants along the way.
Downtown Austin is also less than 5 miles from the airport, and you can get a shuttle bus, a taxi (for about $30), or use Uber or Lyft. I hope you enjoy the place as much as I did!
There are a few shuttle bus options. The Front Gate Shuttle is $50 per round trip (don’t forget you need to buy tickets in advance), and it drops you off next to COTA’s Grand Plaza. The Grand Plaza is close to Turns 12-20, and it’s particularly good for access to the Turn 15 Grandstand.
The McAngus Shuttle service also leaves from the Convention Center, but it drops you at COTA’s McAngus Lot, which is a 20-minute walk from the Grand Plaza. McAngus Shuttle tickets are only $15 per person per day if bought in advance, or $20 on arrival.
Once you’ve arrived at COTA, two free tram services run on the outside road of the track to help you get to your seat.
When booking taxis to and from the circuit, remember that only authorised taxi firms can enter COTA. Make sure you book in advance with an approved company. In previous years there’s been a special Uber drop-off and pick-up point next to the Grand Plaza.
And when it comes to enjoying the city, prepare to be surprised at how walkable Austin is. In most American cities, you need a car to do anything. In Austin, you can walk across the whole downtown area in an hour or so – and you’ll find a lot of great shops, bars and restaurants along the way.
Downtown Austin is also less than 5 miles from the airport, and you can get a shuttle bus, a taxi (for about $30), or use Uber or Lyft. I hope you enjoy the place as much as I did!
RESOURCES
This is the 2017 information. Check the COTA website closer to the Grand Prix for the latest timings and information
Shuttles/Transportation to COTA from AustinShuttle
Hours of Operation:
Downtown to McAngus Road Shuttle (Blue Shuttle)
The Uber drop-off/pick-up lot is located on McAngus Road. (Yellow Lot)
Taxis/Ride Shares/Limos/Private Drop-Off & Pick-Up
All of these options should use the McAngus Road drop-off and pick-up area (Yellow Lot).
Shuttles/Transportation to COTA from AustinShuttle
Hours of Operation:
- Friday: 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
- Saturday: 7:00 a.m. - 11:59 p.m.
- Sunday: 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
- Running Friday, Saturday & Sunday
- Picks up at the Austin Convention Center (4th and Trinity)
- Extremely limited
- Drops off adjacent to the Grand Plaza, your closest spot for drop off
- $50 round-trip per person per day
Downtown to McAngus Road Shuttle (Blue Shuttle)
- Running Friday, Saturday & Sunday
- Picks up at the Austin Convention Center (4th and Trinity)
- Drops off at COTA’s McAngus lot with a dedicated path to the Grand Plaza
- $15 round trip per person per day when purchased online
- Walk-ups will be $20 cash at the Convention Center
- The Downtown shuttle runs continuously throughout all three days of the F1 USGP
Travis County Expo Center to McAngus Road Shuttle (Green Shuttle) - Running Saturday & Sunday
- Picks up at the Travis County Expo Center, 7311 Decker Ln, Austin TX 78724
- Drops off at same location in McAngus Lot as Downtown shuttle with a dedicated path to the Grand Plaza
- $15 round trip per person per day when purchased online
- Walk ups will be $20 cash at the Expo Center
- The Expo Center shuttle runs continuously on Saturday the 21st and Sunday the 22nd
- Parking at the Expo Center is free
The Uber drop-off/pick-up lot is located on McAngus Road. (Yellow Lot)
Taxis/Ride Shares/Limos/Private Drop-Off & Pick-Up
All of these options should use the McAngus Road drop-off and pick-up area (Yellow Lot).
