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In order to get to John Glenn Columbus International Airport on your return journey, you can either take a bus from the city center or use airport charter vehicles. Taking a taxi is also a very easy and fast option. If you have rented a car during your travel, you can deliver it at the airport car park.

Taxi

In Columbus, taximeters start with 3 dollars and the fare increases 45 cents per mile. If you have to wait, you would have to pay extra 45 cents per minute. The taxi fare is calculated by adding a tax of 7.5% to total cost. The average cost of going to the airport by taxi from the city center is 25 dollars and the journey takes only 10 minutes under normal traffic conditions.

Charter Service

You can get comfortable and convenient access to the airport from the city center by agreeing with 17 different charter bus companies serving at the airport or 15 different limousines / minivan charter companies. You must remember to book in advance. You can learn the contact information of these companies from the airport or you can ask your hotel to help you.

Car Rental

If you want to be free in terms of transportation during your trip, you can rent a car. If you prefer one of the 8 companies with an office at the airport, you can deliver your car in the airport car park. It is possible to reach the airport in a short time by following the I-670 W motorway with the car you rent.

Bus

You can easily get to the airport by bus number 52 or 92, which you can take at the city center. Both buses depart every half an hour. You can buy your ticket by credit card from the machines at the bus stops. Ticket price is 2.75 dollars for one way.

Airport Information

The airport is located 6 miles east of Columbus city center. Besides all basic units such as cash dispenser, foreign exchange office, deposit box at John Glenn Columbus Airport, there also extra services such as 1 lounge, pet rest area and smoking areas. All terminals have a free Wi-Fi network. There are cafes and bars that appeal to different preferences and shops that sell different products for those who want to shop at the airport.

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is located in San Francisco California, 21 km from the city center. The airport is a major transit center for passengers, particularly those traveling from Asia. San Francisco International is the second busiest airport in California and one of the first major airports to have an automated baggage system in place.  

San Francisco International Airport is an important hub for United Airlines and Virgin America. There are a variety of transportation alternatives available to get to the city center from the airport. You can get to various parts of the city from San Francisco International Airport by taxi, bus, train, rental car, and personal car.

Train

There are two rail systems that you can use to get to the city center from San Francisco International Airport. The first is the BART, a rapid-rail system. The BART station is located in the international terminal at the airport. The BART starts running in the early hours of the morning, providing easy and fast transportation between the airport and the northern and southern parts of the city.

The other rail system that you can use to get to the city center from SFO is the CalTrain. This train departs on the hour, every hour, every day of the week, until 10 pm. This train provides transportation between SFO and San Francisco and San Jose.

Taxi

One of the most convenient and fastest transportation alternatives to get to the city center from SFO is by taxi. Taxi fares are calculated based on the kilometers traveled. A taxi from the airport to downtown San Francisco can cost between 42 and 62 dollars and takes about 20 minutes. Taxis are readily available at each terminal at the airport and depart from the taxi zones located on the arrivals/baggage claim level. For more information on taxi companies and their contact information please visit San Francisco International Airport’s website.

Bus

SamTrans buses provide transportation between San Francisco International Airport and the city center. These public buses are operated by San Mateo County and run between San Francisco International Airport and San Mateo and various parts of San Francisco. SamTrans lines KX, 292, 397, and 398 stop at the airport terminals. Buses stop at the arrivals and baggage claim level of Terminal 2 and Terminal 3 and at Level 1 of the International Terminal.

Rental Car

Renting a car is another transportation alternative to get to the city center. There are many rental car companies that have offices at the airport. Renting a car is also a great way to get around the city during your trip. The AirTrain Blue Line provides access to the Rental Car Center from the airport terminals and it operates 24 hours a day, every day of the week. Rental car companies that you can choose from include Alamo, Dollar, Hertz, Avis, Enterprise, National, Budget, Fox and Thrifty. If you are traveling between multiple places make sure to specify your vehicle pick up and drop off location.

Bike

San Francisco International Airport contains bike assembly stations and parking areas for those who are traveling with their bike or who want to leave their bike at the airport. The BART and SamTrans rapid rail systems provide passengers with bike/transit options and the airport features marked bicycle routes.