Flying to Waco
The Waco
Regional Airport (ACT) is serviced by the following airlines:
- American Airlines/American Eagle with connecting service to the Dallas/Fort Worth Airport (DFW)
- Continental Connections by Colgan Air, with connecting service to Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Getting from the Waco Airport to a local hotel
Free Waco Airport shuttles are provided by many area hotels
and motels. Just call the hotel
and request pickup.
Cab Companies
Waco Yellow Cab - (254) 756-1861
Waco Streak
- 1-800-460-0430 - Town Car Service - pickup at airline
gate (Meet & Greet). Local: (254) 772-0430
Renting a Car
There are four major car rental agencies located at the
Waco Regional Airport terminal. Click here to view their operating hours.
Advantage Rent-A-Car
- 1-800-777-5500
Avis - 1-888-897-8448
Enterprise
- 1-800-RENT-A-CAR
Hertz - 1-800-654-3131
Shuttle Service from the Dallas/Fort Worth Airport
to Waco
Waco Streak
- 1-800-460-0430 or (254) 772-0430. Daily scheduled airport shuttles to
DFW. Charters to additional airports and locations as well
as van and town car service are available.
Facility for Landing Planes
TSTC
Waco Airport - Located at the TSTC Waco campus approximately 1/2
mile from the I-35 at mile marker. Serves both industrial businesses
and executives and can handle wide bodied jets on the 8600' runway.
The FAA contract tower is operated 24/7. Servion Fuel is the airport's
FBO. For more information on hangars and the facilities, call Jeanna
Maughan at (254) 715-1418.
Driving to Waco
Waco is conveniently located on the I-35 corridor in the heart of
Texas. It's central location is convenient for tourists, as well as
convention and meeting attendees throughout the state!
| City | Miles from Waco | Driving Time |
| Amarillo | 435 | 7.5 hours |
| Austin | 102 | 2.0 hours |
| Brownsville | 448 | 7.5 hours |
| Corpus Christi | 314 | 5.5 hours |
| Dallas | 96 | 2.0 hours |
| El Paso | 650 | 11.0 hours |
| Fort Worth | 91 | 1.5 hours |
| Houston | 180 | 3.0 hours |
| Lubbock | 350 | 6.0 hours |
| Odessa | 353 | 6.0 hours |
| San Antonio | 181 | 3.0 hours |
Bus Service to Waco
Greyhound
- 1-800-531-5332.
Train Service
Amtrak
- 1-800-872-7245
The Amtrak station for Waco is in McGregor, approximately
15 miles west of Waco.
Please note: The McGregor Amtrak station is not staffed. Tickets cannot be purchased at this station. Purchase tickets through Amtrak's number, on the Amtrak website, or at another staffed Amtrak station.
Travelers arriving in McGregor via train can call Waco's Yellow Cab at (254) 756-1861 to get from McGregor to Waco.
Local Bus/Trolley Service
The Waco
Transit city bus service operates daily. Call (254)
750-1613 for schedules and fare information, stop by the
Tourist Information Center at I-35 and University Parks
Dr., or visit the City of Waco's website. The City's website
has complete Waco Transit information, including fares
& schedules.
Charter Bus Service
Charter buses are available for tours and convention shuttles.
Brazos Valley Travel - (800) 708-5407
Central Texas Trails - (800) 792-3304
Limousine Service
Travel In Style Limo - (254) 855-3749
Signature Limousines - (254) 495-2596
Waco Streak - 1-800-460-0430 or (254) 772-0430