Discover the Texas Capitol Visitors Center: A Gateway to History

Getting There

• Public Bus

  If you are near the University of Texas at Austin, you can catch the Capital Metro Bus Route 1 (North Lamar/South Congress) at the nearest bus stop. Ride the bus towards the downtown area and get off at the 'Congress @ 11th' stop. From there, walk east on 11th Street for about 2 blocks until you reach the Texas Capitol Visitors Center at 112 E 11th St. The total travel time is approximately 20-30 minutes depending on traffic.

• Biking

  If you prefer to bike, you can use one of the many bike-sharing services in Austin. Find a bike near your location and head towards the downtown area. Follow the bike lanes along 15th Street or 12th Street, then turn south on Congress Avenue. From Congress, go east on 11th Street and you will arrive at the Texas Capitol Visitors Center at 112 E 11th St. This ride will take around 15-25 minutes depending on your starting point.

• Walking

  If you are already in the downtown area, walking to the Texas Capitol Visitors Center is a great option. Simply locate 11th Street and head east. The Visitors Center is located at 112 E 11th St, right next to the Texas State Capitol building. The walk should take around 10-15 minutes depending on your starting point. Be sure to enjoy the sights of downtown Austin along the way!

• Rideshare (Uber/Lyft)

  For a convenient option, you can use rideshare services like Uber or Lyft. Simply open the app, enter 'Texas Capitol Visitors Center' or the address '112 E 11th St, Austin, TX 78701' as your destination. The driver will pick you up from your current location and drop you off directly at the center. This typically takes around 5-15 minutes, depending on traffic and your starting location.