Visiting ARA in Austin
We want to make your stay as enjoyable as possible.
ARA has put together a guide of important information to help you plan your travels to our facilities. We know planning a trip, especially to manage your healthcare, can be full of many steps. This guide will help you plan your trip and make it as smooth as possible.
TRAVELING |
DIRECTIONS |
PARKING |
HOTELS / LODGING |
FOOD |
SHOPPING |
General Austin Information
Traveling to Austin
- Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) is a state-of-the-art airport with 25 gates, full customs facilities ready for the international traveler, TSA Pre-Check, Border Protection’s Global Entry program, and more. Easy to get to (only 9 miles from the ARA Midtown Clinic) and easy to get through, passengers enjoy free Wi-Fi (for up to 90 minutes), art exhibits, local food (from breakfast tacos to brisket and Shiner Bock beer), and live music performances. The airport has approximately 350 daily flights with nonstop service to 70+ domestic and international destinations. Visit Website - Driving
The ARA Midtown outpatient imaging center is easily accessible by automobile, located in Central Austin, on W 38th Street, between Interstate Highway 35 and Texas State Highway Loop 1/Mopac.
Directions to the ARA Midtown Imaging Center
The clinic is located at :
901 W 38th Street
Suite 100
Austin, Texas 78705
Hours and phone numbers
Directions to other ARA outpatient imaging locations
- Traveling from Austin-Bergstrom Airport
The most direct route from the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is via Airport Blvd. Get on Highway 71 W from the airport. Take US-183N/S Hwy 183, Airport Blvd. and E 38th 1/2 St to the clinic. The clinic will be on your left.
Google Maps Link
- Traveling North on U.S I35
Heading north into the city of Austin on US I35, take exit 236. Take Red River St to E 38th Street. The clinic will be on your left.
Google Maps Link - Traveling South on U.S. I35
Heading south into the city of Austin on US I35, take exit 236B. Turn right onto E 40th Street, left on Red River Street, and then right again on E 38th Street. The clinic will be on your left.
Google Maps Link - Traveling North on Highway 1 (Mopac)
Follow TX-1 Loop/Mopac North to W 35th St. Exit. Continue on W 35th St and merge onto W 38th St. The clinic will be on your right.
Google Maps Link - Traveling South on Highway 1 (Mopac)
Follow TX-1 Loop/Mopac South and exit at the 35th St. Exit toward Camp Mabry. Keep right at the fork and merge onto W 35th St. Continue on W 35th St. and merge onto W 38th St. The clinic will be on your right.
Google Maps Link
Parking
A parking garage is conveniently located at our Midtown imaging center. Enter the parking garage to the center at 901 W 38th St (Midtown Medical Building) from 38th St. Once you park, you will need to take the stairs or elevator in the parking garage down to the first floor. We are located down the hallway to the left.
Midtown Garage Rates | |
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30 mins – 1 hour | $3 |
1 – 2 hours | $4 |
2- 3 hours | $5 |
3 – 4 hours | $6 |
4 – 5 hours | $7 |
Over 5 hours | $10 |
Lost Ticket | $11 |
Transportation Options
Ride share: Passengers traveling to Austin can use a rideshare app. Companies that currently service Austin are:
Taxis: Several taxi services operate at the airport. The minimum fare for taxi customers is $13.80, including a $2.50 airport surcharge. All taxis have a four-passenger maximum, excluding children 12-years and under. All taxis accept major credit cards.
- ATX Co Op: 512-333-5555 – Airport minimum departure fare: $20
- Central Texas Taxi: 512-400-4044 – Airport minimum departure fare: $20.55
- Yellow Cab: 512-452-9999 – Airport minimum departure fare: $20
If you’re arriving at the airport and using a rideshare app or wanting a taxi, watch the below videos for directions to the rideshare/taxi pick-up area.
- At Baggage Claim? How to Meet Your Ride App or Taxi Driver
- No Checked Luggage? How to Meet Your Ride App or Taxi Driver
Rental Car Companies
- Advantage Rent A Car: 1-800-777-5500
- Alamo: 737-484-3886
- Avis Car Rental: 512-356-3510
- Budget Rent A Car: 512-356-3519
- Dollar Car Rental: 512-530-2277
- Enterprise Rent-A-Car: 737-484-3902
- Hertz Car Rental: 512-247-7250
- National: 737-484-3885
- Payless Car Rental of Austin: 512-356-5295
- Thrifty Car Rental: 512-530-6811
Lodging
Hotels / Lodging
Below are several options for lodging located within a short driving distance of the ARA Midtown Clinic.
- Hotel Ella – 1900 Rio Grande St, Austin, TX 78705. Located 3.0 miles from ARA Midtown
- Holiday Inn – Austin Midtown – 6000 Middle Fiskville Rd, Austin, TX 78752. Located 3.4 miles from ARA Midtown
- Residence Inn by Marriott – 1209 E 51st, Austin, TX 78723. Located 3.0 miles from ARA Midtown
- Other Austin Hotels (austintexas.org)
Air B&B
Airbnb allows you to rent residential property on a short-term basis. It can be anything from a house to a single room, or something unique.
Food
The ARA Midtown imaging center is located near the intersection of N Lamar Blvd and 38th St. There are several restaurants and stores within walking distance and others that are easily reached by car.
Here is a helpful list of stores and restaurants within the area:
- P. Terry’s Burger Stand
- Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
- Kolache Factory
- Rosedale Kitchen and Bar
- BBQ by Rudy’s Country Store
- Santa Rita Tex-Mex Cantina
- Tacodeli
- Starbucks
- People’s Pharmacy and Deli
- Central Market Café
- Otherside Deli
- Taco Shack
- Houndstooth Coffee
- 34th Street Café
- FoodHeads
- Tiny Boxwoods
Shopping
Grocery Stores: