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Top 10Getting to San Antonio & Austin

1By Air

San Antonio International Airport is located 8 miles (13 km) north of downtown. Many major domestic carriers have flights to San Antonio, but the only non-stop international flights fly to and from Mexico. Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is located on the site of the former Bergstrom Air Force Base, in southeast Austin on Texas Hwy 71. It is 8 miles (13 km) southeast of downtown.

2Customs

People 21 years or over, are allowed to bring one liter (0.26 gallons) of beer, wine, or liquor and 200 cigarettes. Meats, fresh produce, and plants are prohibited. US citizens may bring in $400 worth of gifts, non-citizens only $100 worth. Cash exceeding $10,000 must be declared. Medication containing habit-drugs must be identified and accompanied by a prescription.

3Getting into Town

Information on how to get around is available at booths in front of the airports. Options include car rentals, taxis, share-ride shuttles, limousines, public transport, and courtesy vehicles.

4Shuttles and Courtesy Vehicles

For hotels nearby that offer courtesy shuttles, check the boards inside the baggage claim areas. GO Airport Shuttle provides shared-ride shuttle services, with departures to downtown hotels approximately every 15 minutes. Call ahead to reserve.

5Taxis

Taxis are available at the airports. Up to four people may share a taxi. Charges will be as per the metered distance.

6Limo Services

San Antonio offers more than two dozen suppliers of limousine services to choose from. Options available range from airport pick-ups to personal chauffeurs. Call ahead to schedule a suitable pick-up.

7Bus

The most economical ($1.10) way to get to downtown San Antonio from the airport is to take the VIA Metropolitan Transit Route 2 bus at Terminal 2. To get around Austin, the Capital Metro buses are easily available.

8Amtrak Trains

The Texas Eagle travels daily between San Antonio and Chicago via Austin, Fort Worth, Little Rock, and St. Louis. The Sunset Ltd. heads east to New Orleans via Houston and Lafayette. It also travels west to Los Angeles via El Paso and Tucson.

9Greyhound Buses

Greyhound buses operate 24 hours daily, and cover most of the US and Canada. The express buses offer Wi-Fi.

10Car

San Antonio is centrally located along I-10, with Tucson, Phoenix, and Los Angeles to the west. To the east, I-10 leads to Houston, Baton Rouge, and Jacksonville. The I-35 connects to Austin, which is 64 miles (103 km) to the north of San Antonio, and I-37 leads south to Corpus Christi.

Directory

Airports

  • San Antonio International Airport
  • 210 207 3411
  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
  • 512 530 2242

Shuttles and Courtesy Vehicles

  • GO Airport Shuttle
  • 210 281 9900

Taxis

  • Yellow Checker Cab
  • 210 222 2222

Limousine Services

  • AAA Limousine
  • 210 599 9999

Local Buses

  • VIA Metropolitan Transit
  • 866 362 2020

Amtrak Train

  • 210 223 3226

Greyhound Buses