Houston to San Antonio Flight Tickets

Bus 40: You can reach the airport in approximately 45-60 minutes with the METRO Bus 40 line departing from downtown Houston. Services run every 12-30 minutes.

Bus 500 (Express): You can reach the airport in approximately 30-45 minutes with the METRO Bus 500 line departing from the George R. Brown Convention Center. Services run every 15-30 minutes from 5:30 AM to 8:00 PM.

Taxi: It is possible to reach HOU by taxi from the city center. The journey time can vary between 20-40 minutes depending on traffic.

Uber/Lyft: You can book an Uber or Lyft from the city center to HOU. The journey time is 20-40 minutes depending on traffic.

Car Rental: You can rent a car from car rental offices in the city center and reach HOU. The journey time varies between 20-40 minutes depending on traffic.

Bus: METRO 102 Bush IAH Express (Downtown → IAH)

To travel from downtown to the airport using public transportation, you can again use the METRO 102 Bush IAH Express line. The bus departs from stops on Travis Street, Louisiana Street, or Smith Street in Downtown and goes directly to George Bush Intercontinental (IAH) Airport. The journey usually takes 50–70 minutes depending on traffic. Services run approximately every 30 minutes on weekdays and every 30–60 minutes on weekends.

Metro/Train: METRORail + 102 Bush IAH Express (Combination)

If you are staying in or around downtown Houston, you can first use METRORail to reach Downtown and then transfer to the 102 bus. For instance, traveling from the Museum District or Texas Medical Center to Downtown via the Red Line takes about 10–20 minutes, and then from Downtown to IAH with the 102 bus takes 50–70 minutes; you can plan a total journey of around 60–90 minutes.

Taxi: Getting to the airport from downtown Houston by taxi is quite easy. The travel time by taxi is usually 30-45 minutes. You can take a taxi from taxi stands in the city center or call one via an app.

Uber/Bolt: It is also possible to reach the airport from downtown Houston using Uber or Bolt. Vehicles you call through the app will pick you up from a designated area. The travel time varies between 30-45 minutes depending on traffic.

Car Rental: There are many car rental options available in the city center. You can easily reach the airport with a rented vehicle. Car rental offices are commonly found in the city center.

Bus: VIA Route 5 provides direct transportation from the airport to the city center. The stop at the westernmost end of Terminal B is used for disembarking, and you can generally reach areas around St. Mary’s & Pecan or Villita in the city center. The journey takes approximately 30–35 minutes. Services run every 30–60 minutes and operate daily; they run from approximately 05:29 to 22:43 from the airport. The same Route 5 is used when traveling from the city center to the airport; Navarro / downtown stops are prominent boarding points.

Taxi: Official taxi stands are located at the outer commercial curb of Terminal A at the airport. A taxi ride from SAT to the city center can take approximately 12–25 minutes depending on traffic conditions. Taxi service is accessible throughout the day, and there is no fixed schedule with specific minute intervals. You can also reach the airport from the city center using the same taxi stands or by calling for a taxi.

Uber/Bolt: Ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft are also available at SAT. These services can be used for transportation from the city center to the airport and vice versa. The duration of the journey may vary depending on traffic conditions.

Rental Car: Several companies offer car rental services at the airport. You can reach the rental offices in Terminal A and Terminal B to rent a car. This option is ideal for travelers seeking more flexibility and freedom.

Shuttle: There is no regular, public airport shuttle line between the city center and SAT. However, private shuttle services are available. These services usually require advance reservation and do not have a specific schedule.