Major Highways Into and Around San Antonio
- San Antonio has a number of highways and freeways leading to it, from it, and through it. The city has a loop surrounding it and all freeways lead directly into the central business district.
- The Interstate Highways that go through San Antonio are I-35, I-10 and I-37. The U.S. Highways are US 281, US 90, US 81, US 181 and US 87. The State highways that run through San Antonio are SH 16, SH 13, SH 211, SH1604 and SH 151.
San Antonio International Airport (SAT)
- The airport that services the area is the San Antonio International Airport (airport code: SAT). It is located approximately eight miles from downtown San Antonio and you can access it directly from US Hwy. 281.
- The airport offers a variety of restaurants and gift shops for visitors. You will also find ATMs, computer plug-ins, game rooms, shoeshine services and even a chapel. Car rental is available from Advantage, Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National and Thrifty. SATrans Airport Shuttle offers service between the airport and downtown hotels.
Taxis and Shuttles in San Antonio
- Taxicabs are available on a metered basis. The fares normally average $1.60 during the day and $2.60 in the evening, so the average 15 minute trip winds up costing about $14.00 plus tip.
VIA Streetcar in San Antonio
- VIA Streetcar. Take advantage of the VIA Streetcar. These reproductions of rail streetcars have five routes to different downtown locations like the Alamo, University of Texas and the downtown shopping areas. The fare is fifty cents, but monthly passes are available for $10.00.
