Directions to San Antonio Museum of Art: Prices, Tips & Info
Directions of San Antonio Museum of Art
Find the easiest way to reach the San Antonio Museum of Art—whether you’re arriving by car, bus, or on foot, we’ve got you covered with clear directions and travel tips.
Location of San Antonio Museum of Art
Nestled along the scenic Museum Reach of the San Antonio River Walk, the San Antonio Museum of Art is housed in the historic Lone Star Brewery complex. Its central location makes it easy to pair a museum visit with nearby downtown attractions and riverfront strolls.
Address
San Antonio Museum of Art
200 West Jones Avenue
San Antonio, TX 78215
How to Get to San Antonio Museum of Art, San Antonio – USA
- By Car
- By Bus
- By Taxi
- On Foot
- By Train
Located right on the scenic Museum Reach of the River Walk, reaching SAMA by car is easy via major downtown routes.
SAMA doesn’t offer on-site parking. Across the street, public parking is available; simply scan the QR code on signage or use the parking website to register your vehicle and pay, with license plate and credit card details ready.
Nearby options for street and garage parking include:
849 E. Commerce St. Garage (~16 ft away, ~$10)
300 E. Crockett St. Garage (~0.1 mi, ~$12)
903 E. Commerce St. (Lot 1725) (~0.1 mi, ~$25)
Springhill Suites Alamo Plaza Lot (~0.2 mi, ~$8)
Great to note: on Tuesdays after 5 PM, downtown city-owned garages and meters offer free parking as part of the “Downtown Tuesday” program.
Several VIA Metropolitan Transit routes stop within a short walk.
Nearest stops include N. St. Mary’s & Camden (1-minute walk) and Broadway & Jones (5-minute walk).
Bus lines: 8, 9, 10, 14, 209, 214 all serve these nearby stops.
If arriving from San Antonio International Airport, VIA Metro offers Line 7 bus service (approx. $2, ~19–36 min) to Martin & Navarro, from where the museum is easily accessible.
Taxis and app-based rides are readily available throughout the city.
From the airport, the trip is about 7.5 miles—roughly 10 minutes, costing $27–$35.
The museum is accessible on foot or by bike via the beautiful Museum Reach River Walk.
It’s about a 10-minute walk from The Pearl district and roughly 30 minutes from central downtown hotels, with public art along the way.
A San Antonio Bike Share (B-Cycle) station at Jones & Avenue B makes cycling in easy and fun.
Amtrak’s San Antonio Station (350 Hoefgen St.) is the main rail terminal for long-distance trains like the Texas Eagle and Sunset Limited.
While there isn’t a direct shuttle, you can easily take a short taxi or rideshare ride from the station to reach the museum
Nearby Landmarks
San Antonio River Walk
A world-famous network of scenic walkways along the San Antonio River, lined with restaurants, shops, and cultural attractions.
Distance: Right next to the museum, accessible from the River Walk’s Museum Reach section.
San Fernando Cathedral
One of the oldest cathedrals in the United States, known for its stunning architecture and evening light show, The Saga.
Distance: About 1.3 miles from the museum.
Pearl District
A lively historic brewery complex turned into a trendy hub for dining, shopping, and weekend markets.
Distance: Approximately 0.5 miles north of the museum.
The Alamo
San Antonio’s most iconic historic site, where the famous 1836 Battle of the Alamo took place.
Distance: Approximately 1.2 miles from the museum.
Hemisfair Park & Tower of the Americas
A downtown park with playgrounds, art installations, and the 750-foot Tower of the Americas offering panoramic city views.
Distance: About 1.6 miles from the museum.
