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Indianapolis International Airport can be easily reached from the city centre by bus, shuttle service, which some hotels provide, or a rented vehicle. You can rely on limousine services for a more luxurious mode of transportation.

You can always find a taxi in the city centre. Regardless of where in the city centre, the taxi fare to the airport is a minimum of 15 dollars. If you are outside of the Indianapolis city centre, you should definitely speak to the taxi driver in advance regarding the fare. You should also remember that it is common to tip taxi drivers.

Shuttle Service

Go Express Travel offers shuttle services every day of the week from 08:00 to 23:00. Shuttle services depart from the city centre directly to Indianapolis International Airport every half an hour. A one-way ticket costs 10 dollars. Indianapolis is the car racing capital of the world, and during car racing events shuttle services are offered between the airport and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Car Rental

There are many car rental companies in the city centre. To reach the airport, drive along the Interstate 70 (I-70) and follow directions. The journey will take approximately 20 minutes in normal traffic conditions.   

Bus

Bus route 8 from the city centre to the airport takes around 1 hour. The journey lasts this long because the bus has to stop at 54 different stations on the way. A one-way bus ticket costs 1.75 dollars; a daily ticket costs 4 dollars.

Hotel Shuttle Service

Numerous hotels around the Indianapolis airport, and some of the hotels in the city centre provide airport shuttle services. Some hotels ask for additional charges for airport shuttle services. Find out in advance whether your hotel provides airport transfer services, and whether there are additional costs attached.

Limousine

You can seek the services of a limousine company if in the lookout for a comfortable journey. For a more affordable option, you can also share the rented limousine. Your hotel can provide you with the contact details of companies that provide limousine services. Ensure to choose a limousine company that has the necessary business license to drop off travelers to Indianapolis International Airport.

Airport Information

Located in the southwest of the city, about 7 miles from the city centre, Indianapolis International Airport is the largest airport in the U.S. state of Indiana. To create a more comfortable environment, there are a number of facilities in the airport, including a spa centre and a hairdresser. There are also many stores, markets, cafes, restaurants, and bars, as well as a lounge spread across the airport. Free wi-fi service is available at the terminal. For further information visit the Indianapolis International Airport website.

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.