Public Transport

A public transport daily pass costs $2.50 and works for 24 hours. Attendess can download the CapMetro app or have exact change to purchase the daily or single ride pass on the bus. More information can be found on this website: How to Buy – Capital Metro – Austin Public Transit.

Hotels

Hotel NameAddressDistance from Thompson Conference centerTimeBus Route #Notes
Origin Austin1825 McBee Street2.1 - 2.6 miles41 minute walk or 25 minute bus ride#10New hotel offering great deal.
Moxy (owned by Marriott Hotel)2552 Guadalupe Street0.9 miles17 min walk#20 or #640 or #641
Otis (owned by Marriott Hotel)1901 San Antonio St1.1 miles22 min walk#642 or #640 or #20
AC Hotel by Marriott1901 San Antonio St1.1 miles22 min walk#642 or #640 or #20AC and Otis are in the same building
Hotel Ella1900 Rio Grande Street1.3 miles25 min walk#20
AT&T Conference Hotel1900 University Ave1 mile19 minutes#670 or #20 or #672A few rooms left for conference dates.
Hampton Inn and Suites1701 Lavaca Street1.2 miles22 minutes#20 
Hilton Garden Inn Austin University Capitol District301 West 17th Street1.2 miles23 minutes#20 or #642 or #672 
Double Tree Suites by Hilton Hotel Austin303 West 15th Street1.3 miles27 minutes or 20 minute bus ride#20 or #642 or #670 
Double Tree by Hilton1617 N Interstate Hwy 351.218-20 minute walk or 20 min bus ride#641Need to cross the Frontage road.