Planning Your Austin Charter Bus Parking

Planning a group trip to Austin and stressing about parking logistics? Let CharterUP step in. Stop Googling “Austin bus parking near me” and let the professionals handle all the driving and parking for you. You can use our intuitive, first-of-its-kind platform to see everything you need to book an Austin charter bus all in one place: charter bus pricing, customer reviews, amenities, on-time reports, and more. Or if you’re just looking to learn more about where to park a charter bus in Austin, we can help with that, too!

Rules and Regulations for Austin Charter Bus Parking

When you book a charter bus in Austin through us, you will be matched with a trained and vetted charter bus driver who knows the lay of the land and can handle all the parking for you. But it still doesn’t hurt to know the rules about parking, loading, unloading, idling, and other charter bus rules and regulations. 

Here’s a breakdown of the most important things to remember when finding parking in Austin for a charter bus:

  • Your charter bus cannot idle for more than five consecutive minutes. Violators may be subject to a fine. 
  • Groups can only board and disembark from the right-hand curb of a street and cannot exit in the middle of the roadway. 
  • Downtown Austin has limited access for charter buses and other oversized vehicles, so your driver may need to apply for a commercial vehicle loading permit for your trip. 
  • Similar to the above, if you are driving your own charter bus, you will likely need to apply for a charter bus permit to ensure you can drive your bus through the city.  
  • Apps like SpotHero may help you find available parking decks if you are driving your own charter bus. Make sure to verify that any parking decks you find can accommodate oversized vehicles—open air parking decks are usually safer than covered decks in this aspect. 

If you have any lingering questions about charter bus rules and regulations in Austin, especially regarding where to safely park, you can always contact the venue in question about availability. But if you book an Austin bus rental through us, we can handle all that for you! 

Where to Find Charter Bus Parking in Austin for Major Attractions 

One of the best parts about booking a charter bus rental in Austin through us is convenience—we will match you with a professional bus driver to handle the roads for everything from field trip transportation to campus shuttles at UT Austin. But if you’re still curious about where to park a bus in Austin at some of the city’s top attractions, we’ve got you covered. 

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

Address: 3600 Presidential Blvd, Austin, TX 78719

Phone: (512) 530-2242

For those who have booked an airport shuttle service at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, keep in mind that the airport does not have designated parking for buses. However, your driver can arrange pick up and drop off at the South Terminal and find parking from there. If you are driving your own bus, you can use the SpotHero app to find nearby places to park.

Texas Capitol 

Address: 1100 Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78701

Phone: (512) 463-4630

You can find tour bus parking at the Texas Capitol through a bus parking guide that they have provided on their website. The guide states specifically to follow the instructions it outlines and to not use the GPS directions, as they will lead the driver to the wrong place. It also specifies loading zones.

Circuit of the Americas

Address: 9201 Circuit of the Americas Blvd, Del Valle, TX 78617

Phone: (512) 301-6600

For the Circuit of the Americas, pick up and drop off and parking often depends on the event. For example, those attending the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix can do pick ups and drop offs at the McAngus Lot and then park offsite. However, year-round concerts have pick ups and drop offs in Lot E. You can pay for parking in advance to reserve spots if needed. We can often find you a cheaper parking alternative if you book an Austin charter bus rental through us, as parking options at the Circuit can be pricey. 

Moody Center

Address: 2001 Robert Dedman Dr, Austin, TX 78712

Phone: (512) 651-7600

Moody Center has a variety of parking options such as Trinity Garage, State Garage B, and State Garage R. We recommend you pre-purchase parking at Moody Center to ensure best availability. Their website also has a parking map to show designated pick up and drop off locations, along with information about any traffic delays or road closures due to construction, which we also recommend checking before your event. 

Book an Austin Charter Bus Rental Today 

When you’re ready to let the pros take the wheel and forget about the stress of finding bus parking in Austin for your group, let us know. We have a network of charter bus rentals across the Lone Star State ranging from 18-passenger minibus rentals all the way up to full-size charter buses that are driven by professionals who will handle it all for you. We are changing the way groups travel by making it easier than ever to book a bus rental in Austin with the exact scheduling and amenities you are looking for. Use our quote builder to get an exact price quote on a charter bus rental in Austin and start your journey with us in 60 seconds or less. Safe travels and we look forward to connecting soon!