San Antonio Information

Population:
935,933

Elevation:
650 feet

Time Zone:
Central Time

Area:
328 sq. miles within the city (San Antonio metropolitan area: 3354 sq. miles)

Important Phone Numbers:
Emergency: 911
Non-emergency Police: 207-7273
Fire: 207-7744
Time (210) 226-3232
Weather (830) 609-2029

Spring, early summer and fall are ideal times to visit central Texas. From late March to mid June and from mid September through mid November days are usually warm but not too hot and evenings are pleasant. Many festivals are held during this time period. In the spring, the landscape is decorated with colorful wildflowers. Spring thunderstorms and floods can be severe, but acres of lush greenery are produced as a result. Summers are a popular time to visit, but the days are often intensely hot. The morning air in the Fall is crisp and cool, and most days are sunny.

Public Holidays:
Jan. 1 New Year's Day
January (3rd Monday) Martin Luther King JR's birthday
January 19 Confederate Heroes Day
February (3rd Monday) Presidents' Day
March 2 Texas Independence Day
May (Last Monday) Memorial Day
June 19 Emancipation Day
July 4 Independence Day
August 27 Lyndon B. Johnson's birthday
September (1st Monday) Labor Day
November 11 Veterans' Day
November (4th Thursday) Thanksgiving Day
December 25 Christmas Day

How to get around:

From the airport:
San Antonio International Airport is located only five miles north of the city, and is served by a number of U.S. and Mexican airlines. Taxis into the city charge approximately $15 - $20 depending on the destination. Taxis are metered, so the fare varies. Four passengers traveling together can ride for a single fare. Buses and rental cars are available.

Bus service:
Is excellent within the city. Metropolitan Transit buses have regular routes through all sections of the city. For shoppers there are buses that run from the city to the mall on I-410 Express buses run from 6:30am- 9:30 pm daily. Exact change is required. Telephone (210) 362-2020.

Streetcars:
Utilizing rubber-tired replicas of antique cars, San Antonio Streetcars travel main city routes Mon.-Fri. from just before 7am to 9pm or later. Tokens can be purchased at the Via Information Center . Telephone (210) 227-2020.

Railway:
The Amtrak station is located at 1174 East Commerce Street. For train schedule and ticket information call (210) 223-3226 or (800) 872-7245.

Automobile:
It is wise to have a car available if travel is planned to any of the many attractions that are located outside the city. There is ample parking downtown. It is, however, best to obtain a local map as the system of streets was laid out following old cattle trails. Avoid freeways and loops during rush hours: 7-9am and 4-6pm Mon.-Fri.