Transportation Differences Between Austin and DallasHowever, while Dallas has the more extensive public transportation, Austin tends to be more bike-friendly and has a greater percentage of walkable neighborhoods.
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The city is large and widespread, and in the summer when the temperature is hot and muggy, it can be difficult to walk from place to place. A car can make things easier, but not all visitors to Austin arrive in their own vehicle – and even if they did, it's not the most sustainable or eco-friendly method of travel.
You shouldn't have trouble hailing a cab in the downtown area. Ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft, as well as Ride Austin – a local ride-hailing option – also operate in the Austin area. Known as a pedestrian-friendly city, Austin's streets are accompanied by sidewalks, bike lanes and crosswalks.
While you of course can't see and do it all with only a long weekend in Austin, you'll still be able to go shopping and have a bite to eat on trendy South Congress Ave, watch the fuzzy little bats fly out at dusk, and visit a museum or two!