San Antonio International Airport is about 21 minutes by car from Travel Inn San Antonio. You can drive, take a taxi or rideshare, or use VIA Metropolitan Transit Route 5 toward downtown. The hotel’s shuttle service is not confirmed, so ask before relying on it.
- Airport bus: VIA Route 5 connects the airport with North Star Transit Center and downtown via the McCullough corridor.
- Taxi pickup: Terminal A’s outer commercial curbside.
- Rideshare pickup: Terminal A’s lower-level outer commercial curbside.
Driving from San Antonio International Airport
Driving takes about 21 minutes from the airport to Travel Inn. The motel’s available rooms are listed online.
Taxi and rideshare options
Taxi and rideshare pickups are at Terminal A’s outer commercial curbside on the lower level. For help finding a cab, ask a red-shirted Airport Ground Transportation employee.
Taxi
San Antonio International Airport gives taxi charges as a $3.50 initial drop, $2.70 per mile after the first mile, $0.40 per minute of waiting time and a $1.25 airport departure fee. Airport departures have a $20 minimum charge, and a $1 night surcharge applies from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
The airport’s $24–$29 estimate is for a taxi to downtown San Antonio, not a quoted fare to the hotel; up to six people may share a cab if passengers and luggage fit safely.
Rideshare
Approved rideshare services are Uber, Lyft, Turo, Wingz and Wridz. Follow airport signs to the outer commercial curbside on the lower level of Terminal A for pickup.
If you need wheelchair-accessible ground transportation, arrange it before arrival. Alamo City Taxi, National Cab and Yellow Cab offer ADA service.
The McNay Art Museum is about 11 minutes by car from Travel Inn; its hours, tickets and visitor planning can help you plan a visit.
Can you take public transit or an airport shuttle?
VIA Metropolitan Transit Route 5 connects San Antonio International Airport with North Star Transit Center and downtown via the McCullough corridor. The route runs every day, and the ride to downtown takes about 30 minutes; frequency may vary during the day and on weekends.
At the airport, find the Route 5 stop on the lower roadway at the far west end of Terminal B. From arrivals and baggage claim, cross the marked crosswalk to the outer curb.
The fare is $1.30, with free bus transfers. A $2.75 VIA Day Pass covers unlimited rides on buses and services for the day shown on the pass.
The hotel’s shuttle service is not confirmed. Contact the hotel to ask whether it offers a courtesy shuttle and confirm arrangements in advance.
What to check before you travel
Pickup locations, fares and transit details can change, so check the official site before you go: use the San Antonio International Airport site for airport pickup information and VIA Metropolitan Transit for Route 5 service details. Confirm any hotel shuttle arrangements directly with the hotel.
For a city itinerary after arrival, a one-day San Antonio route from downtown to the River Walk covers places to combine around the city centre.
FAQs
How long is the drive from San Antonio International Airport to Travel Inn?
The drive takes about 21 minutes.
Where do you catch VIA Route 5 at the airport?
The stop is on the lower roadway at the far west end of Terminal B. From arrivals and baggage claim, cross the marked crosswalk to the outer curb.
Does the hotel provide an airport shuttle?
Shuttle service is not confirmed. Contact the hotel to ask whether it offers a courtesy shuttle and to confirm arrangements.
Where are airport taxi and rideshare pickups?
Taxi and approved rideshare pickups are at Terminal A’s outer commercial curbside on the lower level.