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Getting Around

Getting to and from the Airport
The San Antonio International Airport is approximately 8.5 miles from the downtown business district. Time to the downtown business district is approximately 15 minutes. Two to six people ride for the price of one. Approximate fares to the downtown business district range from $24 - $26, not including tips. Large minivans are also available and can transport up to 7 passengers downtown.

Shuttle
Book your airport shuttle in advance to take advantage of discounts. Click here to reserve your shuttle.   If you don't make reservations in advance follow the signs in the baggage claim area to purchase shuttle service tickets.  Shuttle service to the downtown area is $18 one way or $32 roundtrip. For more information visit www.saairportshuttle.com.

Taxi
Two to six people ride for the price of one.
San Antonio offers multiple taxi services.

Streetcar
Downtown travel is a breeze on the Trolley, an open air, authentic reproduction of a rail streetcar which traveled the streets of San Antonio more than 50 years ago. Four streetcar routes stop at top sights like the Alamo, the Spanish Governor's Palace, La Villita, Sunset Station, the Southwest School of Art and Craft, the Institute of Texan Cultures, the King William Historic District and downtown shopping. The downtown streetcar station at Convention Plaza provides convenient access for travelers.

Buy a One Day Pass for $3.75.   Order your pass online or stop by the Downtown Information Center or one of the outlet centers. When you get in town, pick up a streetcar brochure in your hotel lobby.  

River Taxi
The River Taxi stops at 39 locations on the River Walk. Purchase a one-way pass for $4, 24-hour pass for $10 or a 3-day pass, $25.  Click here to see the river taxi route.  Look for the river cruiser with the black and yellow checkered flag.

The Sightseer Special Bus
The Sightseer Special (Bus 7) runs daily between the city's favorite sites. You can see them all for one price. Locations visited by the Sightseer Special include: River Walk Streetcar Station, Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, Alamo, San Antonio Museum of Art, Japanese Tea Garden, Brackenridge Park , San Antonio Zoo, Trinity University, University of the Incarnate Word, Witte Museum and San Antonio Botanical Garden.

Stop by the Downtown Information Center or one of the outlet centers for more information.