Travel Information – San Antonio Breast Most cancers Symposium

Welcome to San Antonio

San Antonio is the seventh-largest metropolis within the United States and is thought for its wealthy historical past, distinctive sights, and numerous tradition. The metropolis is residence to the Alamo and the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site made up of traditionally important Spanish missions in and across the metropolis.

The world-renowned River Walk gives enjoyable purchasing and eating choices, stretching from the Convention Center via the center of downtown.

Our vibrant metropolis is the birthplace of Tex-Mex delicacies, a mix of Mexican and American flavors, and residential to El Mercado, or Market Square, the biggest Mexican market within the United States.

Travel Visas

Official letters of invitation to SABCS can be found when registering. If a a call for participation is required previous to registering, please electronic mail a request to sabcs@uthscsa.edu. Before touring to SABCS, examine with the American consulate to overview the present laws for journey to the United States. Please start the visa software course of as early as potential. Information is accessible on the U.S. Department of State web site.

San Antonio International Airport

San Antonio International Airport is positioned 8.6 miles from the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in downtown San Antonio. The airport serves 11 airways flying continuous to 48 locations within the U.S. and Mexico. When flying from one other nation, Houston and Dallas airports are frequent connections.

Ground Transportation to and From Airport

Please be aware that SABCS doesn’t present transportation from the airport to the Convention Center. However, there are a selection of lodges surrounding San Antonio International Airport and within the downtown space that present free shuttle service to and from the airport. Hotel shuttles are positioned exterior the luggage declare space on the airport.

A resort kiosk, civilly cellphone, is accessible within the baggage declare space for passengers to name their resort for particular arrival or departure occasions for shuttle service. It is advisable that SABCS attendees verify this service with their resort upfront.

Public Transportation

VIA Metropolitan Transit is San Antonio’s public transportation company providing service all through town, together with service inside the downtown space. To get downtown from the airport, go to the Lower Roadway (Arrivals/Baggage Level in Terminal A and B), throughout the marked crosswalk to the outer curb. VIA’s bus cease is positioned on the far West finish of Terminal B, clearly marked on the column. Board the VIA bus route 5, which operates day-after-day. For extra particulars on bus schedules and fares, go to the VIA web site or name 866-362-2020.