The SOT 57th Annual Meeting and ToxExpo is taking place at the Henry B. González Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas. The Society's trip to San Antonio coincides with the 300th anniversary of the city's official founding, although the Payaya Indians settlements on the site date earlier.
Henry B. González Convention Center
900 E. Market Street
San Antonio, Texas 78205
Air Transportation
San Antonio is serviced by San Antonio International Airport, which is a 15-minute drive from the Henry B. González Convention Center and the SOT hotel area. The airport offers flights to more than 30 nonstop domestic and international destinations on 10 different carriers.
SOT has established discounted rates through United and Delta Airlines on select routes to San Antonio. Be sure to use the appropriate reference numbers when making your reservation. You may purchase your ticket online, call the airline directly using the toll-free numbers, or provide your travel agent with the reference/discount numbers listed below to receive the discount.
SOT Travel Provider—ATC Travel Management
ATC Travel is the official travel management firm for the SOT 57th Annual Meeting and ToxExpoTM.
Please note that depending on your reservation method, ATC Travel Management charges a $10 online service fee or a live agent reservation fee.
Before contacting ATC Travel Management, please gather the following information:
Your name as it appears on your ID and your date of birth
The desired dates of arrival to and departure from Baltimore
Your home city or originating airport
Your approximate time of departure from the originating airport
The number of persons traveling (adults/children)
Your method of payment (either credit card or check)
Your airline frequent flyer number(s)
To obtain the maximum discounted fares, call at least 60 days prior to departure and identify yourself as an SOT meeting attendee. ATC Travel Management will find the best fare for you and email you an itinerary.
Ground Transportation from the Airport
Shuttle Services
SuperShuttle and Execucar provide service between the San Antonio International Airport and major hotels in the downtown area. Shuttle service is operated 24/7 daily. Book online and receive an additional discount of 10% off service.
Fares to downtown San Antonio start at $29. More details on fees and contact information for taxicab companies that service the airport are available on the San Antonio International Airport website. Uber and Lyft services are also available in San Antonio.
Public Transportation
VIA Metropolitan Transit is San Antonio’s public transportation agency. VIA’s airport bus stop is located on the far west end of Terminal B. You will catch VIA bus route five, which operates everyday and arrives in downtown San Antonio in about 30 minutes; the fare will be $1.30. For information regarding VIA’s Day Pass and downtown streetcar service, visit the VIA website or call 1.866.362.2020.
Amtrak operates out of San Antonio Station, which is a three-minute drive from the Henry B. González Convention Center and the SOT hotel area. There are always taxis ready and waiting outside the station.
SOT Ride Share
SOT is offering a Ride-Share Program in conjunction with the Annual Meeting and ToxExpo for those who wish to reduce travel expenses. Once you have registered for the Annual Meeting, you can enroll in the Ride-Share Program, view other enrollees, and make transportation arrangements.
Please see the “Ground Transportation from the Airport” section above for information on the San Antonio transit system.
Parking
Ample public parking is available in close proximity to the convention center for an hourly/daily fee. Check the Henry B. González Convention Center website for more information about parking.
