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San Antonio Missions National Historical ParkPublic bus delivers visitors within two blocks of Missions San José and Concepción.
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San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
Public Transportation

VIA
The public transportation system in San Antonio is VIA. Bus 42 from downtown will bring you to Mission San José and within two blocks of Mission Concepción.
There are no buses to Missions San Juan and Espada.

 
Taxi
TAXIS

Taxis are available for trips to all four missions. From downtown to the farthest mission, Espada, is approximately 11 miles. 
The pad, flower, and fruit of the prickly pear cactus are all edible.  

Did You Know?
that the prickly pear cactus was a regular part of the South Texas Indians' diet? The pad, the flower, and the tuna (fruit) are all edible. Even today, "nopales" are found in the produce department of Texas grocery stores.

Last Updated: July 25, 2006 at 00:23 EST