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San Antonio: Getting Around

Getting to and from the Airport
The San Antonio International Airport is approximately 8.5 miles from the downtown business district. Travel time to the downtown business district is approximately 15 minutes. Airport shuttle and taxi staging are located just outside the terminals near baggage claim. VIA, San Antonio's transit system, is available by riding the Employee Shuttle to the nearest stop.

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. For more information visit www.saairportshuttle.com.

Hotels with Complimentary Shuttles From/To the Airport
Holiday Inn Select Airport
OMNI San Antonio Hotel at the Colonnade
San Antonio Marriott Northwest
Doubletree Hotel San Antonio Airport
Embassy Suites Hotel San Antonio Airport
Crowne Plaza San Antonio Airport
Embassy Suites Northwest
Oak Hills Medical Center Hotel
Courtyard by Marriott - Airport
Hilton Garden Inn Airport

Taxi

Two to six people can ride the taxi for the price of one. Approximate fares, not including tips, to the downtown business district from the airport range from $24 - $26; Northwest Area (near SeaWorld) $39-$41; Westin La Cantera Resort $33-$35. San Antonio offers multiple taxi services. 

Streetcar
Downtown travel is a breeze on the streetcar, 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. Order a streetcar pass online or purchase one at the Visitor Center. When you get in town, pick up a streetcar brochure in your hotel lobby.  

River Taxi
The River Taxi stops at 39 locations along the River Walk. Purchase tickets online or from the operator.  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 Visitor Center or one of the outlet centers for more information.

Need Help?
Ask an Amigo

While exploring downtown San Antonio, if you find yourself in need of directions or information, ask for help from an Ambassador Amigo.

They are easily spotted with their bright turqoise shirts, straw hats and friendly smiles. They can assist with directions, first aid assistance, dining or activity suggestions and are "in-the-know" regarding events taking place.

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