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The main means of transport used in the city are buses and taxis. The buses are very economical and practical. It is possible to reach the airport with one or two bus transfers from the city center or from a further distance. Because of the two most important terminals (Muharraq and Manama terminals) there are buses departing directly to Bahrain Airport every 20 minutes. Apart from that, taxis, car rental services and minibuses are among the other transportation options.

Bus

Buses at the top of the main transportation vehicles in the city are public transportation vehicles which are very convenient for the budget and transportation. With Bahrain buses that are air-conditioned, spacious and comfortable, you can go directly or indirectly to everywhere you wish. Bus ticket prices usually start at 0.20 Bahrain Dinar. Manama bus station is located on Government Avenue.

The prices of Bahrain buses vary between 0.15-0.40 dinars on average. But most of the buses usually get 0.20 dinars for a single fare. The city has 23 different routes for buses with a total of 15 different lines. Buses that go directly to the airport depart from the stop that is about 200 meters west of Regency Intercontinental. For further information, you can call the Bahrain bus company (+973 17 534534).

Minibus

The use of minibuses in Bahrain is at least as popular as the buses. It is much more economical to get to the airport with the minibuses you can encounter in almost every corner of the city. Because the average ticket prices for these minibuses that are not connected to any business vary between 0.15-0.20 dinars. Sometimes even bargaining with drivers can be done. Minibuses with less capacity than buses can be crowded during heavy traffic hours.

Taxi

The fact that oil is cheap in the country does not, unfortunately, provide a discount on taxi fares. On the contrary, the fares are extremely expensive compared to many other cities and countries. So it's your benefit that you do not use the taxi unless you have to. In particular, Bahrain's locals prefer to use their own and not to spend unnecessary money on the taxis. The main taxi companies you can call from any point in the city are Speedy Motors (+973 17682999), Bahrain Limo (+973 17266266) and Arabian Taxi (+973 17461746). Taxis in the city are opening taximeters at a cheaper rate compared to airport taxis: 1 dinar.

Car Rental

The roads throughout Bahrain are asphalt and well maintained. At the same time, oil is so cheap that it offers a great advantage in terms of car rental companies. Because tourists who visit the country prefer not to waste their time on underdeveloped public transport, and prefer to widen their choices, they rent a car. Because of this, there are many offices of international and local car rental companies both in the city and at the airport.

Airport Information

Bahrain International Airport, located 6 kilometers north-east of Bahrain's capital Manama, is only 15 minutes away from Manama city center. Bahrain Airport, which serves approximately 8 million passengers a year, serves flights mainly to the Middle East, Europe and India. Bahrain Airport, which is open to both domestic and international flights, served an average of 8.5 million passengers in 2015.

The airport is open 24/7. Bahrain International Airport hosts 2 communication shops, cafes and restaurants (Starbucks, Chilies, Costa Coffee, Dairy Queen, Papa John's, Jasmi's Caribou, Romanos Macaroni Grill, Habara, Irish Pub Int, Habara Skybar, Mcdonalds, Gloria Jeans Coffees),  9 travel agencies, 2 banks, 2 currency exchange offices, duty free store, souvenir shops, bookshop called Al Hilal, smoking area, and offers free internet access.

At the same time there are 18 different car rental companies, car parking areas and Caravan Group of Hotels, which is the airport hotel.

There are many different ways of getting to the city center from Indianapolis International Airport. You can take a taxi, the bus, use a shuttle service, or even share a limousine if you want a luxurious journey. You can also rent a car or take advantage of the shuttle service that might be provided by the hotel you’re staying at.  

Taxi

There’s a taxi queue right outside arrivals. The taxis have a minimum charge of 15 dollars regardless of where you’re going. If you need to get to a place that’s far away outside the Indianapolis city center then you should discuss the taxi fare in advance with the driver so you avoid paying an unexpected amount. It's also regarded as common courtesy to tip the driver a suitable amount.

Shuttle Service

The Go Express travel agency offers a shuttle service departing every half hour between 08:00 and 23:00 every day. A one-way ticket costs $10. The shuttle services pick up and drop off passengers from the Transfer Center, which is on the first floor of the airport car park. These go directly to the city center and do not stop on the way.

There are also shuttle services organized that go directly to race tracks when there are races going on in Indianapolis, which is known as the car racing capital of the world.

Rent a car

There are 8 different car rental agencies at the Transfer Center, which is on the first floor of the Indianapolis Airport car park. You can hire a car suited to your budget from the wide range of option and reach the city center in less 20 minutes easily by taking the I-70 motorway at the airport exit.

Bus

Unlike the shuttle services, the bus is not direct and will often stop to pick up and drop off passengers along the way, especially on Washington Street. It's definitely slower, but the price is $ 1.75, which is the same as the standard bus fare through the city.

This bus line from the airport to the city center has a total 54 stops and the journey takes around 1 hour. If you’re going to use the buses to get around in the city in general then you can get a daily ticket for 4 dollars.

Hotel Service

The airport shuttle services that are offered by hotels in Indianapolis may be by private vehicles or a shuttle bus / minivan. If you make a reservation in advance then you car will be ready upon your arrival. You should reach the city center in no more than 20 minutes.

Limousine

If you really want a different and comfortable option then you can rent a limousine from one of more than agencies available at the Transfer Center in the airport car park. Limousines can be rented privately or shared.