Welcome to our 2023 hill country Flyer page!

The Hill Country Flyer is our most popular route, serving as our signature ride since making it’s first run on July 25, 1992. The Hill Country Flyer departs from our Cedar Park Depot most Saturdays January- May and September- November.

This route is our longest at 66 miles round-trip, normally departing at 9:00am and returning at 3:30pm. There is a 2-hour layover in Burnet for lunch and shopping on your own.

During the summertime, the Hill Country Flyer takes a break for our shorter route– the Bertram Flyer– to take the helm! It also pauses mid-November- December for our North Pole Flyer Christmas rides.

The above information is subject to change. Please check the details of your specific ride here to learn more.

*Kindly be informed that the button below grants access to a comprehensive list of all our available rides. Should you desire to purchase tickets for a Hill Country Flyer, peruse the options presented and select a Hill Country Flyer from the list.

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hill Country Flyer Details

Before you begin your journey, please check your ticket confirmation to confirm the details of your ride. On the day of your ride the Depot will open an hour prior to departure. You should arrive at the Depot 45 minutes prior to departure pick up your tickets and board the train before your departure. Doors will close 15 minutes prior to departure and will not reopen for late arrivals.

To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all of our passengers, please note that all persons, bags, parcels, clothing, coolers and other items may be subject to screening/ security checks at the boarding gate, and on board the train. We reserve the right to not allow any bag or other item on to the train as we consider appropriate. Alcohol is not allowed on the Hill Country Flyer.

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hill Country Flyer Lunch Details

Trailblazer Grille is a local restaurant right on the square! Known for their burgers and homemade meatloaf, most of the passengers on the train go there during lunch. Because of their popularity, making a plan to eat there is a must! Call ahead to make your reservation at 512-756-7636. Just let them know you are on the train, and they will know what to do! You can see the menu here. If you walk in with no reservation you will likely have a significant wait–if you can get a table at all–and may not have time to shop or watch the Burnet Gunfighters. Thanks in advance for being patient with them!

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other helpful Details

Most rides depart from our Cedar Park Depot. Click here for address and directions.

Trying to choose the right train car? Click here for photos and history on our cars and locomotives.

Have questions about booking for a group? Click here for information on group sales and car charters.

Still have questions? Click here to see our Frequently Asked Questions.

Click here to see the full train schedule.

Click here to read our Terms and Conditions.

hill country Flyer Sponsors

This event would not be possible without the support of our Hill Country Flyer Sponsors. Please join us in a round of applause for the following sponsors!

Wish your name was here? Email Zena at director@austinsteamtrain.org to become a sponsor.