Directions & Parking

Directions & Parking

The Long Center is conveniently located in the middle of Austin, offering a variety of commuting and parking options for guests. Make sure you know all of your available options when planning your visit.

Address

701 W Riverside Dr. Austin, TX 78704

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Questions? Please call the 3M Box Office.
512-474-5664

Parking Options

  1. Main Parking

    Palmer Events Center Parking Garage

    $8
    (Unless special rates are posted)

    Accessible Parking available
    Complimentary Parking available

  2. Valet Parking

    Keller Williams Circular Drive

    $18

  3. Overflow Parking

    The One Texas Center Parking Garage

    $8
    $10 (Special Events)

  4. Temporary Parking

    Keller Williams Circular Drive

Main Parking

Palmer Events Center Parking Garage

$8
(Unless special rates are posted)

Parking is available at the Palmer Events Center Parking Garage. The garage is located at 900 Barton Springs Road, between Riverside Drive, South First Street, and Barton Springs Road just south of Lady Bird Lake in downtown Austin.

Mobility Impaired/Accessible Parking is available in the Palmer Events Center Parking Garage on all levels near the elevators. Please see the Accessibility section of our website for more information, including drop-off location.

Complimentary Garage Parking is available to vehicles with any of the following specialty license plates: Air Force Cross, Distinguished Service Cross, Army Distinguished Service Cross, Navy Cross, Medal of Honor, and Legion of Merit Medal, Purple Heart, Pearl Harbor Survivors, and Prisoners of War (House Bill 618 and City Code Section 12-3-8).

Valet Parking

Keller Williams Circular Drive

$18

Valet Parking is available for most public events and performances taking place in Dell Hall. Please access the Keller Williams Circular Drive for valet parking drop-off by driving eastbound on Riverside Drive and entering the first drive on your right past the Long Center (please stay in the right hand lane of the Keller Williams Circular Drive). Cash is the only accepted tender at the valet booth and we do have an ATM onsite.

Overflow Parking

One Texas Center Parking Garage

$10

The One Texas Parking Garage is located next to the Extended Stay America on the southeast corner of Barton Springs Road and South First Street behind the One Texas Center building. The garage may be accessed by Haywood Avenue (off of Riverside Drive) or the drive off of South First Street. Learn more about the One Texas Center.

Temporary Parking

Keller Williams Circular Drive

$10

3M Box Office is Fifteen (15) minute temporary parking is located in our Keller Williams Circular Drive, directly in front of the Long Center. We invite you to park there to pick up your tickets, make a quick drop-off, or inquire about upcoming events.

Palmer Events Center and One Texas Center Garages are public parking facilities managed and operated by the City of Austin. Fees for all garages are determined by the City of Austin and are subject to change without notice. Activities in the vicinity of the Long Center including those at Auditorium Shores or public races or rallies may affect access to certain events or performances at the Long Center. Please provide adequate time for access and parking when major public events are occurring in the area.

Alternatives to driving

Ridesharing

Ridesharing is a great alternative to driving, and The Long Center is now a RideAustin charity Round Up partner! Designate us as your preferred charity and your fare will be rounded up to the nearest dollar with the difference donated to the Long Center.

Bus

CAPITAL METRO

While finding parking in downtown Austin can be a challenge, finding a transit line that gets you there is easy! Try transit to and from the Long Center. It costs less than covered parking and you’ll avoid circling for a spot.

Nearby transit stops: Vic Mathias / Auditorium Shores Station, South 1st/Riverside, South 1st / Barton Springs, and Barton Springs Station.

Transit Routes: 1, 3, 7, 10, 20, 30, 801 and 803

Plan your trip online or on your phone!

Walk

Walking to the Long Center from downtown is easy. Just take Cesar Chavez to the First street bridge. Follow the pedestrian bridge across Town Lake and continue all the way to the front lawn on the Long Center.

Bike

Bicycle parking is always available at the Long Center. As you approach the Long Center Parking Garage from Riverside Drive, there is a bike rack located to the right of the parking garage. Best of all, it’s free!

Taxi

Taking a taxi is another convenient way to avoid parking garages. Call any of Austin’s reliable cab services for rates or to schedule a pickup.

Yellow Cab Austin Taxi Service: (512) 452-9999
Austin Cab Company: (512) 478-2222
SuperShuttle: (800) 258-3826
SLS Worldwide Transportation: (512) 826-5466

Palmer Events Center and One Texas Center Garages are public parking facilities managed and operated by the City of Austin. Fees for all garages are determined by the City of Austin and are subject to change without notice. Activities in the vicinity of the Long Center including those at Auditorium Shores or public races or rallies may affect access to certain events or performances at the Long Center. Please provide adequate time for access and parking when major public events are occurring in the area.