Most convenient way to get to the football games?

[RabidM 2664]

So the Longhorn Express Shuttle appears to be discontinued.  We used to just park at the mall and take the shuttle over... super cheap, super convenient.  What are some other options to get to the stadium?  Are there places you can park that are somewhat near the stadium that isn't too long of a walk?  Is there reasonably priced parking nearby?  We've been using the shuttle so long, I don't really know the other options. 

[South Austin 51976]

Helicopter.

[Guest]

Jet pack

[ztejas 43190]

I'd hitch a mule train headed out of San Antone. It's a 5 day trip - 4 if you've got a pep in your step. 

[Kennythetiger 9325]

Parachute in. 

[Guest]

Yuck. The jokey replies tell me there ain't. Heading to a game this season for the first time in a couple of years as a family member -- including one who isn't that mobile -- want to attend. Not sure the best way to handle it.

[immamac 42388]

Buy a fucking parking pass you broke bitch. 

That was read in a joke tone not a mean one 

[South Austin 51976]

Serious answer:

If you're a broke bitch who can't afford a fucking parking pass (Really harsh, immamac.  Really.), grab an Uber or Lyft.  I know they aren't as cheap as they used to be, but they can get you reasonably close to the stadium.  I don't know how to address your mobility issue.  You might want to get on the texassports website and see if there are any accommodations, just as drop off places that are closer. 

[Native Horn 3476]

I usually park at Medical Arts Square (near intersection of 26th Dean Keeton/Medical Arts Street) at a Kiwanis Club lot.  They charge $20 and it's a quick walk to tailgating/DKR.  There are actually several "fundraiser" lots in that area.  Just don't expect to roll up 30 minutes before KO and expect to get a spot there.

[Celery Man 20832]

If walking there isn't too far for you, parking garage across from the Clay Pit was always convenient for me heading south but not suburb south. 10-15 minute walk, never a big back up in the garage, and rarely a problem getting through downtown and across the river on 1st or Congress.

Edited August 25, 2022 by Celery Man

[deadshank 24648]

This palanquin would suit you well.

[Guest]

5 hours ago, immamac said:

Buy a fucking parking pass you broke bitch. 

That was read in a joke tone not a mean one 

Honestly? Never even cross my mind. In all my games, I've never bought a parking pass. Usually I was fine just parking in North Campus and walking down.

[immamac 42388]

1 minute ago, FirstTimeCaller said:

Honestly? Never even cross my mind. In all my games, I've never bought a parking pass. Usually I was fine just parking in North Campus and walking down.

Parking pass is actually awesome if you get one. You can hang out at the tailgate post game till traffic dies down too. Super convenient 

[South Austin 51976]

I've been spoiled with the parking passes since we've had season tickets going back to 1996.

[Jerry Callo 8646]

5 hours ago, Native Horn said:

I usually park at Medical Arts Square (near intersection of 26th Dean Keeton/Medical Arts Street) at a Kiwanis Club lot.  They charge $20 and it's a quick walk to tailgating/DKR.  There are actually several "fundraiser" lots in that area.  Just don't expect to roll up 30 minutes before KO and expect to get a spot there.

We do the same, but in a Rotary lot - screw the Kiwanis Club.  Used to be able to pay for an entire season's worth of parking up from at the Medical Arts Square lot and be guaranteed a spot on game day.

[Native Horn 3476]

5 minutes ago, Jerry Callo said:

We do the same, but in a Rotary lot - screw the Kiwanis Club.  Used to be able to pay for an entire season's worth of parking up from at the Medical Arts Square lot and be guaranteed a spot on game day.

Now that you mention it, I think it is a Rotary Club lot instead of Kiwanis.  Anywho, it's cheap and pretty close.

[RabidM 2664]

1 hour ago, deadshank said:

This palanquin would suit you well.

You have no idea how much that appeals to me. 

[Paper_jam 828]

That's insane that there's no more shuttle. How can we live in a city this big and yet be so inept at transportation for major events?

 

[Deej 76396]

Park in Derka's mom's driveway and Derka will shuttle you in from Pflugerville. PM him, first, though. 

[Kennythetiger 9325]

16 hours ago, Deej said:

Park in Derka's mom's driveway and Derka will shuttle you in from Pflugerville. PM him, first, though. 

Derka’s mom is pretty cool. I’d do it. 

[YGIFS 19447]

Derail here…….why did they discontinue the Barton creek shuttle?

[RabidM 2664]

1 hour ago, YGIFS said:

Derail here…….why did they discontinue the Barton creek shuttle?

It stopped for covid. I guess it never started again. 

[YGIFS 19447]

Makes sense.  I just assumes they had restarted it last year.  That’s a bummer for many reasons.  Glad I got my parking permit when I did I guess.  Should probably send a gift to that lady

[dcbc 14367]

We used to park at the garage at 17th and Colorado.  It was free (or maybe $20, who can remember?) and reasonably close to everything (this is the one Celery Man mentioned; across from Clay Pit).

 

Uber/Lyft are great to get to the game, but leaving the stadium was in excess of $180 surge pricing the last time I went to a game a few years ago (TX/USC).  Stayed that way for a couple of hours.  We walked to a bar and waited it out.

Edited August 26, 2022 by dcbc

[Texas Jeff 1930]

All things gameday parking are here:
https://texassports.com/sports/2016/5/4/parking.aspx

Looks like there are some ADA parking options by Disch-Falk, with a shuttle over to the stadium.

I've always parked somewhere north of campus and walked.  Not being stuck in a garage after the game is a huge advantage.

CapMetro runs high frequency buses down Guadalupe every 15 minutes, if you live close to one of those routes.  I've never ridden one but folks do take these to the Austin FC games.

Edited August 27, 2022 by Texas Jeff

[Axle Hongsnort 205]

You can find pay lots south of Scholz and walk or get a pedicab up to MLK.

[RabidM 2664]

If you do one of the pay lots somewhat near by, how early before the game do you need to arrive to make sure you get a spot?

[immamac 42388]

The Surly Horns tailgate will ALWAYS be set up until midnight or 6 hours after the game whichever comes first. You can Uber and wait at the tailgate until surge pricing goes down while enjoying free beer/wine/whatever, food, CFB on TV and then company of your fellow assholes. 

[tx 3 putt 75959]

On 8/25/2022 at 5:27 AM, South Austin said:

Helicopter.

 

swagcopter

[RDCanecutter 26198]

Does OP have any eligibility left? If he joins the team, they will transport him to the game and he can see the whole game from the sideline.

[Axle Hongsnort 205]

The Surly Horns tailgate will ALWAYS be set up until midnight or 6 hours after the game whichever comes first. You can Uber and wait at the tailgate until surge pricing goes down while enjoying free beer/wine/whatever, food, CFB on TV and then company of your fellow assholes. 

Location of said free beer, CFB, and asshole tailgate?

[Bevo 13468]

I always park in South Austin's mom's garage. It's nice and super convenient and she usually keeps it clean. Very spacious.

Edited September 2, 2022 by Bevo

[Kennythetiger 9325]

1060 West Addison. 

[YGIFS 19447]

Gimme a ride, that's the most convenient way.  We can park wherever you like, I'll uber home.

[Gale Snoats 242]

park in the garage across from clay pit and pedicab to DKR and back

[Longhornfan1024 1707]

Are buses not a thing anymore?

Edited September 2, 2022 by Longhornfan1024

[South Austin 51976]

22 hours ago, Bevo said:

I always park in South Austin's mom's garage. It's nice and super convenient and she usually keeps it clean. Very spacious.

That’s a long walk from Georgetown, bruh.

[Native Horn 3476]

On 8/25/2022 at 10:02 AM, Native Horn said:

I usually park at Medical Arts Square (near intersection of 26th Dean Keeton/Medical Arts Street) at a Kiwanis Club lot.  They charge $20 and it's a quick walk to tailgating/DKR.  There are actually several "fundraiser" lots in that area.  Just don't expect to roll up 30 minutes before KO and expect to get a spot there.

Rotary Club lot jacked it up to $30 for the ULM game.  Furk.

[Elvis 3353]

On 8/30/2022 at 9:15 PM, immamac said:

The Surly Horns tailgate will ALWAYS be set up until midnight or 6 hours after the game whichever comes first. You can Uber and wait at the tailgate until surge pricing goes down while enjoying free beer/wine/whatever, food, CFB on TV and then company of your fellow assholes. 

What? Really? Where is this fatshagster tail gate?  Fax me the deats bruh. 

[Axle Hongsnort 205]

Last week got borked and for once we ditched our parking pass and caught a ride in. Ubering out after was a complete shitshow disaster. Dean Keaton was like a war zone, had to walk up towards 38 and red river and wait 90 minutes.

[immamac 42388]

4 hours ago, Axle Hongsnort said:

Last week got borked and for once we ditched our parking pass and caught a ride in. Ubering out after was a complete shitshow disaster. Dean Keaton was like a war zone, had to walk up towards 38 and red river and wait 90 minutes.

Maybe you should have come to the tailgate and just waited it out like a smart person. 

[Viper 11996]

In my younger days I'd usually park in North Campus and walk. Last year I was driving straight from Houston so I just parked at HEB on 41st and shared an uber with a buddy I was meeting there.

[South Austin 51976]

I think the Seminary of the Southwest off Duval just north of Posse East might charge $20 or so for parking. At least they have in prior years.

[Axle Hongsnort 205]

Maybe you should have come to the tailgate and just waited it out like a smart person. 

Good point. Life is about learning.