Dive into Austin's Oasis: Barton Springs Pool

Getting There

• Public Bus

  If you're near downtown Austin, you can catch the Capital Metro bus routes that go towards Barton Springs Pool. Take bus route 30 or 6 from the downtown area. Board at a bus stop on 6th Street or Congress Avenue. Stay on the bus for approximately 25-30 minutes until you reach the 'Barton Springs Pool' stop. From there, it's a short walk to the entrance of the pool, which is located at 2131 William Barton Dr. Follow the signs to the pool area.

• Bicycle

  Austin is very bike-friendly. You can rent a bike from one of the many bike-sharing stations downtown. Start at a station near your location, and use the bike lanes to head south towards the pool. Follow the path along the Colorado River, and when you reach the intersection with Barton Springs Rd, turn left. Continue straight on Barton Springs Rd until you see signs for Barton Springs Pool. It's located at 2131 William Barton Dr.

• Walking

  If you’re staying nearby in the Barton Hills neighborhood or further south, you can easily walk to Barton Springs Pool. From the intersection of Barton Springs Rd and S Lamar Blvd, head east on Barton Springs Rd. Continue straight for about 1 mile until you reach the entrance at 2131 William Barton Dr. The walk is scenic, with beautiful views of the park and the pool area.

• Rideshare (Uber/Lyft)

  For a convenient option, you can use a rideshare service like Uber or Lyft. Open the app, set your pickup location, and enter 'Barton Springs Pool' as your destination. The address is 2131 William Barton Dr, Austin, TX 78746. It usually takes about 10-15 minutes from downtown Austin, depending on traffic. Make sure to confirm the drop-off point at the main entrance of the pool.