Search Flights from San Antonio to Detroit
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Transportation to San Antonio Airport from the City Center
Kelly Airport
You can travel to San Antonio International Airport from the city center by using many different means of transportation. The most budget-friendly alternative is using a bus. If you don’t have much time or want a more comfortable vehicle, you can get on a taxi, use a shuttle or rent a car according to your budget.
Taxi
You can reach San Antonio International Airport from the city center in about 20 minutes. The cost of this travel is about 27-29 dollars.
Ride-Sharing
You can easily and comfortably travel to the airport from the city center by downloading Uber, Lyft or GetMe applications on your smart phone. In this way, you can travel to the airport for a budget-friendly cost. These vehicles carry passengers to the B-19 and B-20 points at the end of the Terminal B.
Car Rental
You can have a comfortable travel to the airport by renting a car in the city center. You can also use this car for traveling to nearby places during your visit. You need follow the highway US-281 S for reaching San Antonio International Airport from the city center. If you want a more luxurious vehicle, there are many limousine rental companies.
Shuttle
The company carrying passengers to the airport is The Super Shuttle. This company picks passengers up from their locations and carries them to the airport in a fast and comfortable way. It offers private service for its guests. When you get on the shuttle in the city center, you need to pay 19 dollars per passenger. If you get on the shuttle outside the city center, the amount you need to pay may increase to 29 dollars per passenger.
Bus
You can travel to the airport by taking the bus route 30 from the city center. This route changes its number as 5 after a certain point but those getting on the bus in the city center and going to the airport don’t need to pay additional amount. One-way ticket price is 1.30 dollars and the travel lasts about 35 minutes. The bus operates from 05:00 am to 10:00 pm every day.
Hotel Shuttle
If you are staying at a hotel close to the airport, you can benefit from the free shuttle service. Although, the hotels in the city center don’t offer this service, they can arrange a vehicle by contacting one of the shuttle companies in case you demand this service. Don’t forget to make a reservation in advance if you want to benefit from the shuttle service for your transportation to the airport.
Airport Information
Located 8 miles north of the city center, San Antonio International Airport welcomes approximately 10 million passengers every year. The entire airport building has free Wi-Fi connection. USO Lounge located in the terminal B offers service for only military personnel. You can see painting exhibitions and sculptures at the airport. In addition, there are more than thirty eating and drinking areas and stores are in the service of the passengers waiting for their flights at the airport.
San Antonio Intl. Airport
There is a diverse range of vehicles that can be used to reach San Antonio International Airport from the city centre. The cheapest mode of transportation is the public bus. If time and comfort is of importance, you can take a taxi, use a shuttle service, or rent a vehicle suitable to your budget.
Taxi
You can reach San Antonio International Airport from the city centre by taxi in around 20 minutes. This journeys costs between 27 and 29 dollars.
Shared Vehicle
You can enjoy the same comfort provided by a taxi but for a more affordable price by sharing a ride from the city centre to the airport. To take advantage of this service, you must download the Uber&Lift and GetMe apps to your smartphone and request a vehicle. Travellers are dropped off at points B-19 and B-20, which are located at the end of terminal B building.
Car Rental
You can rent a vehicle in the city centre to add greater freedom to your trip, and to easily reach the airport for your return flight. Take the U.S. Route 281 (US-281 S) to San Antonio International Airport. The journey will last approximately 20 minutes. You can spoil yourself a little by hiring a limousine services company that has a working relationship with the airport.
Services
The Super Shuttle is a company that transports passengers to the airport. This company provides a door-to-door private service. If travelling from the city centre to the airport, the cost of this service is 19 dollars per person; it can cost up to 29 dollars per person if travelling to the airport from outside the city centre.
Bus
You can reach the airport from the city centre by taking bus route 30. Bus route 30 lines up together with bus route 5, however, no extra fees are charged to those who began their journey from the city centre. A one-way ticket costs 1.3 dollars and the journey lasts approximately 35 minutes. The bus to the airport operates daily between 05.00 and 22.00.
Hotel Shuttle Service
You can take advantage of the free shuttle service if residing at a hotel that is within the proximity of the airport. Even though such a service is not available at hotels in the city centre, a shuttle provider can be arranged upon request. In both cases, keep in mind that you must book in advance.
Airport Information
Located 8 miles north of the city center, San Antonio International Airport welcomes almost 10 million passengers annually. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the airport building. The USO Lounge, located at terminal B, serves only military personnel. You may come across paintings and sculptures at the airport. Furthermore, passengers that are waiting for their flights can eat, drink, and shop at more than 30 places.
Transportation to Detroit City Center from Airport
Detroit Metropolitan Airport, also referred to as Detroit Metro Airport, connects the city of Detroit with the rest of the country and the world. One of the most preferred transportation alternatives to get to the city center from Detroit Metro Airport, which is located 32 km away, is by taxi.
Getting to the city center from the airport usually takes about 40 to 50 minutes; the total travel time will vary depending on which method of transportation you use and the traffic conditions.
Taxis are among the most comfortable and popular transportation alternatives in the city. However, the fact that the airport is located far from the city center makes the total fare quite expensive. Renting a car is one of the most frequently preferred means of transportation by visitors to the city. The cost of renting a car in Detroit is very reasonable. The city and its surroundings are easy to navigate by car, which is one of the main reasons why renting a car is a widely preferred method of transportation.
There are various international rental car companies located at the airport, such as AVIS, Hertz, and Budget, making renting a car in the city easy and practical. It is no surprise that public transportation in Detroit is not widely used and is not very well developed since the city is known as the ‘automobile capital’ of the United States. The nearest train station in the city is located 19 km from the airport. You can get to the station by taxi or car and then take a train to other cities around Detroit.
Detroit Metro Airport offers passenger services out of two terminals, the North Terminal and McNamara Terminal. There are shuttle services that provide transportation between terminals every 10 minutes. There are many well known restaurants and cafes at the airport, like TGI Fridays and Starbucks, as well as a rich variety of venues offering delicious dishes from international cuisine, especially American cuisine and Far East cuisine.
The airport also contains currency exchange services and ATMs to meet your monetary needs, cafes, restaurants, bars, bookstores, and duty free stores where you can go shopping for a great variety of affordable products.
Bus
Buses are a convenient transportation alternative to get to the city center from Detroit Metro Airport. Buses depart from in front of both terminals and provide transportation to the city center. Bus services depart from the Ground Transportation Center at both the North Terminal and McNamara Terminal. It takes about 1 hour to get to the city center from the airport by bus.
Rental Car
Renting a car in Detroit, one of the most important automobile centers in the United States, is a very popular choice among visitors. There are many rental car companies that you can choose from, including Alamo, Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, and National. Each company is located at the rental car campus. There is a shuttle service that provides transportation between the rental car campus and the Ground Transportation Center at each terminal.
If you are planning on renting a car in the city then we recommend booking your vehicle in advance by making a reservation online. This way your car will be ready for you when you land at Detroit Metro Airport.
Taxis and Luxury Sedans
Taxis are readily available at the terminal exit at Detroit Metro Airport and they offer both classic taxi services as well as luxury sedan services. Taxi service in the city is provided by Metro Cab and luxury sedans are provided by Metro Cars. The fares for both options are quite reasonable. However, these services are still more expensive than public transportation alternatives such as buses. You can access both vehicle options 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, from the Ground Transportation Center at both terminals. Taxis can be an expensive alternative if you are traveling alone. However, if you are traveling in a group or with your family then taxis are among the most comfortable and fastest transportation alternatives in Detroit.
Private Transfer
Another way to get to the city center is by private transfer. There are various companies in Detroit that offer private transfer services. The fees for these services vary according to the service company you use and the distance traveled. However, in general private transfer services are cheaper than taxi services but more expensive than bus services. Private transfer services are usually preferred by large tour groups or corporate employees traveling on business. If you want to use a private transfer service to get to the city center then you have to make a reservation in advance before you land at the airport.
Hotel Shuttles
Hotel shuttle services are not a very common or preferred transportation alternative in Detroit, however they are available as a method of transportation to get to the city center from the airport. Hotel shuttle service fees are not too high. Moreover, some hotels offer these services free of charge to their guests. If you want use this service we recommend contacting the hotel you are staying at in advance to give them information about your flight arrival time and to make a reservation.
Car
You can easily get to the city center from the airport by car. Driving to the city center is among one of the most convenient transportation alternatives thanks to the passenger drop-off area and parking lots that offer both short-term parking and long-term parking. Parking fees at the airport are reasonable. Detroit Metro Airport also has charging stations to charge electric vehicles.
Last Updated: 06 Mar 2017Frequently Asked Questions
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For San Antonio-Detroit flights, you can use Kelly Airport, Martindale Airport, Randolph Airport, San Antonio Intl. Airport, Stinson Municipal Airport as departure airport, and Coleman A. Young Intl. - Coleman A. Young Municipal - Detroit City Airport, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Willow Run Airport for arrival.
The flight distance between San Antonio-Detroit is 1992 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 2 hour 30 minutes.
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for San Antonio-Detroit flights is Tuesday.
