How To Get From El Paso International Airport to Downtown

by Vandvoyage

1 min read

Welcome to El Paso. In this list we’ll show you all the ways to get from El Paso International Airport to downtown El Paso.

Cheapest: Sun Metro 33 Government Hill / 50 Montana Bus

El Paso’s SunMetro offers public transit via 33 Government Hill. Board at the bus stop west of the terminal (and across the street). Ride route 33 until arriving at Robert E. McKee Five Points Transit Center and board route**** 50 Montana**** to complete the journey to downtown El Paso at the Downtown Transit Center.

Fare for SunMetro is $1.50. Travel time is approximately 40-50 minutes.

Most Semi-Private: Shuttles

Austin Airport offers a number of shuttles and limos. Learn more here.

Most Private: Taxi / Ride Share

Undoubtedly, the most expensive option from our list but the most private. In addition to taxis, Uber and Lyft offer private rideshare services from the airport. Travel time is approximately 15-20 minutes. If you arrive at rush hour expect to sit in traffic. Expect to pay about $15-25 for a ride.

Note:

Prices are accurate as of April 2025.

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How To Get From San Antonio International Airport to Downtown

by Vandvoyage

2 min read

Welcome to Austin. In this list we’ll show you all the ways to get from San Antonio International Airport to downtown San Antonio.

Cheapest: VIA Metropolitan Transit 5 McCullough Bus

San Antonio’s VIA Metropolitan Transit offers 5 McCullough. Running every hour, route 5 departs from the Lower Roadway (Arrivals / Baggage Level for Terminal A and B). Route 5 is a local service heading into downtown San Antonio. Disembark at St. Mary’s and Pecan in the heart of downtown San Antonio’s famous Riverwalk.

Consider purchasing goCard, Austin’s integrated fare card to the city.

Fare for VIA is $1.30. Travel time is approximately 35 minutes.

Fastest: VIA Metropolitan Transit 7 Stone Oak Express Bus

Looking for a faster, more express option? Consider San Antonio’s VIA Metropolitan Transit offers 7 Stone Oak Express. Running every 30 minutes (only Monday-Friday), route 7 departs from the Lower Roadway (Arrivals / Baggage Level for Terminal A and B). Route 7 is an express service heading into downtown San Antonio. Disembark at St. Mary’s and Pecan in the heart of San Antonio’s famous Riverwalk.

Consider purchasing goCard, Austin’s integrated fare card to the city.

Fare for VIA is $2.60. Travel time is approximately 20 minutes.

Most Semi-Private: Shuttles

Austin Airport offers a number of shuttles and limos. Learn more here.

Most Private: Taxi / Ride Share

Undoubtedly, the most expensive option from our list but the most private. In addition to taxis, Uber and Lyft offer private rideshare services from the airport. Travel time is approximately 15-20 minutes. If you arrive at rush hour expect to sit in traffic. Expect to pay about $25-30 for a ride.

Note:

Prices are accurate as of April 2025.

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How To Get From Austin–Bergstrom International Airport to Downtown

by Vandvoyage

1 min read

Welcome to Austin. In this list we’ll show you all the ways to get from Austin–Bergstrom International Airport to downtown Austin.

Cheapest: CapMetro 20 Manor Road/Riverside Bus

Austin’s Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CapMetro) offers 20 Manor Road/Riverside bus directly to downtown. Running every 15 minutes this bus departs from the iconic blue neon guitar bus stop outside the Lower Level by baggage claim. Once you cross the Colorado River you’ll ride along Lavaca Street through the heart of downtown Austin.

Consider purchasing CapMetro Reloadable Fare Card, Austin’s integrated fare card to the city.

Fare for METRO is $1.25. Travel time is approximately 35 minutes.

Most Semi-Private: Shuttles

Austin Airport offers a number of shuttles and limos. Learn more here.

Most Private: Taxi / Ride Share

Undoubtedly, the most expensive option from our list but the most private. In addition to taxis, Uber and Lyft offer private rideshare services from the airport. Travel time is approximately 15 minutes. If you arrive at rush hour expect to sit in traffic. Expect to pay about $25-30 for a ride.

Note:

Prices are accurate as of April 2025.

Continue reading →

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