1 - 3 August 2016

San Antonio

The integrated event for unconventional resource teams

Sponsoring Organizations:

Society of Petroleum Engineers American Association of Petroleum Geologists Society of Exploration Geophysicists

Supporting Organizations:

Association for Iron and Steel Technology Association for Iron and Steel Technology American Society of Mechanical Engineers American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Society of Petrophysicists and Well Log Analysts The Minerals, Metals and Materials Society Society of Petrophysicists and Well Log Analysts The Minerals, Metals and Materials Society

Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center

Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center

Address: 900 E. Market Street
San Antonio, Texas 78205
Phone: 210.207.8500
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Airport Transportation

San Antonio International Airport
9800 Airport Blvd.
San Antonio, TX 78216
Phone: +1 210 207 3433
Website

San Antonio International Airport provides commercial airline service for the South Texas region. More than 8 million passengers fly into and out of historic San Antonio each year, visiting more than 30 non-stop domestic and international destinations on over 13 airlines. San Antonio International Airport offers free wireless internet service throughout the terminals.

Ground Transportation

San Antonio International Airport is located in Northern San Antonio, approximately eight miles or 15 minutes from the downtown area. Ground transportation is located curbside in front of Terminal A and B baggage claim area. Uniformed transportation agents (wearing red shirts) can describe services and provide estimated rates to various destinations. For additional ground transportation information, please call +1 210 207 3465.

  • Taxi cabs are available at the lower level curbside, outside of baggage claim, at Terminal A and B. For assistance, please contact the Airport Ground Transportation employee (wearing red shirt). Fares to San Antonio downtown areas start at U.S. $29 per taxicab. (Up to 6 may share a cab, if both luggage and passengers fit safely.)
Excel Cab
+1 210 444 1111
National Cab
+1 210 434 4444
AAA Taxi Service
+1 210 599 1111
San Antonio Taxis
+1 210 444 2222
Yellow Cab Taxi
+1 210 222 2222
Town Car Taxi
+1 210 826 8294
  • Town Car and Limousine Services are available but must be arranged and paid in advance (see here for detailed information and a list of providers).
  • Rental Car services are available at San Antonio International Airport. There are several companies to choose from when renting a car at San Antonio International Airport. Please contact the company of your choice for more information. Car rental counters are located in Terminal A. Passengers can use the courtesy phones provided in the baggage claim area of Terminal A to request shuttle transport to the car rental company of their choice after hours or can proceed to the shuttle pick up area located outside the baggage claim area.  Rental car facilities are located near the airport.

Public Transportation

VIA Metropolitan Transit

VIA Metropolitan Transit is San Antonio's public transportation agency offering service throughout the city including streetcar service within the downtown area.

Once in the downtown area, VIA's streetcar service offers stops to or near most hotels, restaurants, the convention center and many visitors hot spots. For added convenience, VIA offers $4 Day Pass for purchase on online and in advance of your trip. A Day Pass is good for unlimited rides on all regular bus and streetcar service for the one day indicated on the pass. The Day Pass will be activated the first time boarding the bus or streetcar. For more details, visit their website.

Driving Directions to Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center

Traveling from San Antonio International Airport

Take Highway 281 South to the East Cesar E. Chavez Boulevard exit. Exit on East Cesar E. Chavez Boulevard and turn right on East Cesar E. Chavez Boulevard to Alamo Street. Turn right on Alamo to Market Street. At Market Street turn right and proceed in front of the Convention Center. Just before the stoplight at Bowie Street, the Marina Parking Garage is on the left (past Marriott Riverwalk) and the Grand Hyatt Parking Garage is on the right.

Traveling South from Dallas/Austin

Travel IH-35 South to San Antonio. IH-35 South intersects with IH-37 South to Corpus Christi. Take IH 37 South to the East Cesar E. Chavez Boulevard exit. Exit on East Cesar E. Chavez Boulevard and turn right on East Cesar E. Chavez Boulevard to Alamo Street. Turn right on Alamo to Market Street. At Market Street turn right and proceed in front of the Convention Center. Just before the stoplight at Bowie Street, the Marina Parking Garage is on the left (past Marriott Riverwalk) and the Grand Hyatt Parking Garage is on the right.

Traveling West from Houston

Travel IH 10 West to San Antonio. IH 10 West intersects with IH 37 North toward Johnson City. Take IH 37 North to the East Cesar E. Chavez Boulevard exit. Exit on East Cesar E. Chavez Boulevard and turn left on East Cesar E. Chavez Boulevard under the interstate to Alamo Street. Turn right on Alamo to Market Street. At Market Street turn right and proceed in front of the Convention Center. Just before the stoplight at Bowie Street, the Marina Parking Garage is on the left (past Marriott Riverwalk) and the Grand Hyatt Parking Garage is on the right.

Traveling North from Corpus Christi

Travel IH 37 North toward San Antonio to the East Cesar E. Chavez Boulevard exit. Exit on East Cesar E. Chavez Boulevard and turn left on East Cesar E. Chavez Boulevard under the interstate to Alamo Street. Turn right on Alamo to Market Street. At Market Street turn right and proceed in front of the Convention Center. Just before the stoplight at Bowie Street, the Marina Parking Garage is on the left (past Marriott Riverwalk) and the Grand Hyatt Parking Garage is on the right.

Traveling East from El Paso

Travel IH 10 East toward San Antonio. IH 10 East intersects with IH 35 South toward Laredo. Take IH 35 South to the East Cesar E. Chavez Boulevard exit. Exit on East Cesar E. Chavez Boulevard, keep right for three-quarters of a circle and proceed under the interstate past six traffic signals to Alamo Street. Turn left on Alamo Street to Market Street. At Market Street turn right and proceed in front of the Convention Center. Just before the stoplight at Bowie Street, the Marina Parking Garage is on the left (past Marriott Riverwalk) and the Grand Hyatt Parking Garage is on the right.