Getting Around San Antonio
The Best Transportation Options for the Alamo City
VIA Metropolitan Transit
VIA Metropolitan Transit provides regional multimodal transportation options that connect our community to opportunity, support economic vitality, and enhance quality of life throughout our region. VIA, recognized by the Texas Transit Association as the outstanding Metro Transit Authority of the year, has a service area of 1,226.07 miles, which includes 14 member cities and the unincorporated areas of Bexar County, and operates seven days a week on more than 90 routes.
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The best value for VIA is with a $2.75 Day Pass, which gives you unlimited rides all day (available on the bus). A single trip is just $1.30. Or get a 7-Day Pass for only $12.
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Free Mobile App – “VIA goMobile+” is the official VIA Metropolitan Transit free mobile app. This app is a convenient and time-saving tool for VIA bus riders with iPhone and Android smartphones. Riders can view transit stops in the area and get real-time arrivals for routes. Or just set an alert and the app will let you know when your bus is minutes away. You can also use the app to plan your trip, view routes and look up schedules. Click here for more information.
E GO Transportation
Elevate your convention experience with E GO Transportation, innovative, eco-friendly micro-transit services. Cruise through the vibrant streets of downtown San Antonio in electric vehicles. They make getting around simple, sustainable, and unforgettable during your stay in our beautiful city.
Go Rio Shuttle Service
Just trying to get from place to place? Flag down a Go Rio shuttle! Look for the Go Rio Shuttle signs throughout downtown River Walk and on the Museum Reach. Boats are labeled with Go Rio Shuttle signs. Shuttle service begins at 10 am. There are no scheduled pick-ups or drop-offs at this time. Shuttles run approximately every 45 minutes.
The Local
The Local is committed to delivering efficient, reliable, and eco-friendly micro-transit solutions designed to fit San Antonio’s unique needs. In addition to last-mile transportation, they also offer group transit services for visitors attending conventions at the Henry B. González Convention Center. Together with local and national partners, they help close the last-mile gap and shape the future of urban mobility, one short trip at a time.
San Antonio BCycle
San Antonio B-Cycle is an automated bike-sharing system intended for short trips and quick adventures. B-stations are distributed in downtown San Antonio in highly visible and trafficked areas. Ride a B-Cycle and check it back into any B-Station within 30 minutes. The clock starts when you undock. Dock and undock at any B-station before 30 minutes expire to reset your clock. Visit SanAntonio.bcycle.com to purchase an annual membership, 24-hour day pass, or 7-day pass.
Slingshot Rentals of San Antonio
Feel the rush of the open road in a sleek, open-air Polaris Slingshot. With preloaded GPS routes and plenty of scenic stops, you’ll experience Texas in style. Turn up the music, soak in the views, and make your San Antonio getaway one to remember!
Taxi Services
Book through the zTrip app, call by phone, hail on the street, or book through the zTrip website for taxi services in San Antonio.
Convention Center Parking & Directions
The Convention Center is an easy walk from most downtown hotels. Find directions to the Henry B. González Convention Center here.
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Parking Locator App – The City of San Antonio has launched a downtown parking locator app. This FREE parking locator app helps motorists find parking using their smartphone’s location. The app includes parking rates and current availability for all downtown parking locations. The app is available for iOS and Android devices and is free and secure. Download the SAPArk app from your mobile app store or by visiting SAPark.