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ACL Weekend Two: Entry & Exit Guide
Limited parking near entry gates. Plan alternative transport.
Published October 12, 2024 at 6:04am by Marley Malenfant
Austin City Limits Music Festival Weekend Two: Your Guide to Arrival and Departure
ACL Fest weekend two is happening at Zilker Park, 2100 Barton Springs Road. Gates open at 11 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, with music starting at noon.
Getting to ACL Fest
Rideshares: Use "Austin City Limits Music Festival" or "Zilker Park" as your destination.
Drive yourself: Parking is extremely limited. Reserve a spot in advance:
- LAZ Parking at Barton Oaks Plaza (Buildings 2 and 3): $40 and up
- 360 Transportation at 1000 Mopac Circle: $50 per reserved spot
- Austin High School lot: $55
Bikes and scooters: Lock up your bike on Stratford Drive or Toomey Road at Sterzing Street. Drop off a MetroBike at Barton Springs Road and Sterzing Street.
Shuttle bus: Free shuttles to/from Zilker Park depart from Republic Square (Fourth and San Antonio streets):
- Fridays: Noon
- Saturdays/Sundays: 11 a.m.
Walking: Use the Ann and Roy Butler Trail map to plan your route.
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Leaving ACL Fest
Rideshares: Walk away from the park to request a ride. Expect long waits and surge pricing.
Bikes and scooters: Rentals may be competitive.
Shuttle bus: Free shuttles to Republic Square pick up near the west entrance. Expect long lines.
Walking: Use the trail map for the best routes out.
Entering ACL Fest
- West entrance: near Andrew Zilker Road
- East entrance: near Azie Morton Road
- Lady Bird entrance: on Stratford Drive, close to Loop 1
Re-entry: You can leave and re-enter twice after your first entry, with security checks each time.
ACL Fest Map: Refer to the official map if lost.
— American-Statesman staff Mars Salazar, Beck Andrew Salgado, and Deborah Sengupta Stith contributed to this report.
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