Your trip from Seattle to Austin will have you crossing over half the continental U.S., but you'll find that Austin is an easy-going destination, that offers both business travelers and holidaymakers a wide range of places to explore. You can attend a live performance at the downtown Moody Theater, or visit the revitalized Lady Bird Lake, both of which are just a short drive away from the airport.

Key Facts

The Austin Zoo is a popular place for tourists to visit, and can be found just outside of the city limits, making it fairly easy to get to in a car. While you're in Austin, check out the bats under the Ann W. Richards Congress Avenue Bridge. Austin is an easy city to drive through, and you'll find plenty of available parking spaces when you head downtown to see the O. Henry House Museum, or the Austin Museum of Art.

Hints and Tips

You should expect your direct flight from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to the Austin–Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to last about five hours. Once your plane has landed in Austin, you can adjust to the time change, while relaxing at one of the city's many live music performances, or hop in your rental car and make a quick trip to Mount Bonnell, the area's highest elevation.