Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport - Flight Information and Guide (AMA)

How to get to Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport

Amarillo city center is approximately 6 miles (10 km) from the airport: transfer takes approximately 10-15 minutes by car or bus.

By Car

Those arriving by car reach downtown Amarillo in approximately 10-15 minutes, given the short distance.

By Train

There is no train station at the airport: Amarillo has no urban railway network.

By Bus

Amarillo City Transit offers a bus service to and from the airport, with stop at the main terminal entrance; fare 0.75 USD per ride (0.35 USD for seniors or people with disabilities).

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Tips Given the short distance from downtown (about 6 miles), many visitors choose taxi (20–25 USD) instead of the bus, especially with luggage.

Average travel time to AMA

TrainNot available (Amarillo has no urban rail)

Shuttle bus10-15 minutes (Amarillo City Transit)

Taxi / Private hire10-15 minutes (20-25 USD)

Parking near Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport

The covered lot costs 2 USD per half-hour up to a maximum of 14 USD/day; the Preferred Lot costs 11 USD/day (first half-hour free); open-air parking costs 2 USD/hour up to a maximum of 10 USD/day (first half-hour free).

How to get to Amarillo from AMA

By Train

The airport does not have its own railway station.

By Bus

Amarillo City Transit connects the airport to downtown with a stop at the terminal entrance; fare 0.75 USD per trip (0.35 USD reduced fare).

By Taxi

A taxi costs approximately 20-25 USD; Uber/Lyft average 18-31 USD, to downtown, with a 10-15 minute ride given the short distance.

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Car rental at Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport

4 car rental companies (Avis, Hertz, National, Enterprise) have desks in the terminal.

Bring your driver's license, passport, and credit card in the driver's name; useful for reaching Palo Duro Canyon.

Hotels near Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport

Rick Husband Amarillo International sits on Interstate 40 East: there is no hotel inside the perimeter itself, but a small cluster of properties along the same highway is only a few minutes away. Travelers with a dawn flight or a short layover stay in this strip, which also includes the Big Texan, the historic steak house on Route 66; those who want downtown reach the bars and murals of Sixth Street in a quarter of an hour; those with an appointment at one of the West Side hospitals head for the Medical Center area, on the other side of town but with a wider choice of newer hotels.

Airport area

Airport area (I-40 East)

about 3-8 minutes by car from the terminal; the Fairfield Inn runs a free shuttle, the others are still only a few minutes away

Best for: travelers with a dawn flight or a short layover who don't want to stray far from I-40

Pros

a few minutes from the terminal
the Big Texan has a steak house open late, rare for the area

Cons

industrial area along the highway, little else within walking distance
a car is needed for any other trip around town

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City centre

Downtown

about 12-15 minutes by car or taxi from the airport, with no direct public transport

Best for: those who want to stay within walking distance of the bars and murals of Sixth Street and the Civic Center

Pros

across from the Civic Center, walking distance to downtown restaurants
more evening life than the airport area

Cons

further from the airport than the I-40 area
limited street parking on event days

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Neighbourhood

West / Medical Center

about 20 minutes by car or taxi from the airport, on the opposite side of town from the terminal

Best for: those with an appointment at one of the West Side hospitals or who prefer newer chain hotels

Pros

a few minutes from Baptist St. Anthony's and Northwest Texas hospitals
newer chain hotels with more amenities than the airport area

Cons

the farthest zone from the airport among those in the city
a car is needed for any trip

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Airport services

The airport serves Amarillo and the Texas Panhandle, with domestic connections.

Shopping & Duty Free

The duty-free area features typical Texas products and luxury items.

Lounges & relaxation

Various VIP lounges cater to business-class passengers.

Connectivity & Wi-Fi

The terminal offers complete free Wi-Fi, supported by full coverage from major U.S. operators.

Families & Children

All terminals feature children's play areas and family assistance services.

Terminal guide

The hub has a single terminal, reserved for domestic flights.

It's best practice to arrive with 2-2.5 hours of buffer for flights.

Map of Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport

Frequently asked questions

Q. Is Amarillo Airport close to Palo Duro Canyon?

Yes, the second-largest canyon in the United States is about a 30-40 minute drive away.

Q. Is Amarillo famous for a typical Texan dish?

Yes, for its enormous steaks: the Big Texan restaurant, along Route 66, is famous for its over 2 kg steak challenge, free if finished entirely within an hour.