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The city offers different entertainment and travel opportunities and has various transportation alternatives. There are many different alternatives that connect the city center with the international airport. You can comfortably reach the airport by choosing from the transportation options such as taxi, tramway, trolleybus and metro. With the subway lines opened many years ago, it is very easy to go from one place to another in the city. Minsk 2 Airport, which is located 40 kilometers away from the city, has an important place thanks to its location.

Taxi

The easiest way to reach the airport from the city center is to take a taxi. You can get the taxis that are black or white anywhere in the city. You can hail a taxi on any street or you can ask the hotel staff to arrange a taxi for you. The taxi service, which has an important place in the urban transportation, costs 1000 rubles per kilometer. Considering the transportation between the airport and the city center, the taxi fare costs about 80.000 rubles. In dollars, it costs about 30-50$. Before getting on the taxi, it will be for your benefit to bargain with the taxi driver.

Hotel Shuttle Services

Many hotels offer shuttle service for transportation to the airport. You should contact the hotel staff in advance and make a reservation in order to take the advantage of this option. These transportation options, which are more affordable when preferred with crowded groups, are ideal for people with excess baggage. The shuttles take you from the hotel to the airport or they take you from the airport to the hotel.

Trolleybus

Trolleybuses which have been used for many years serve in more than 60 ways. These transportation means, which are almost the symbol of the city, run on energy. They are as important as the subway and other transportation means; however, the trolleybus service may slow down during the power failures. Just like other transportation options, trolleybus is a good option to reach the airport from the city center.

Tramway

The tramways, which are a less preferred option compared to other transportation means, run on energy just like the trolleybuses. They may cause traffic congestion during power failures. There are more than 7 lines and more than 140 tramways. You can easily reach the airport by tramway that costs 1700 rubles for one-way ride.

Bus

Buses are among the most preferred means of transportation today. More than 1700 buses in the city serve people every day. You can easily benefit from this transportation option with daily or monthly tickets. You should carefully check the bus routes and make sure that you have taken the right bus that will take you to your destination. Time intervals of the buses are available on the boards at the bus stops.

Rent a car

There are many companies in the city center where you can rent a car. You can make a reservation by contacting a car rental company before your flight or you can ask your hotel to help you in this regard. Those who don't want to lose time with other transportation options can easily reach the airport by renting a car.

Airport Information

Minsk 2 International Airport, one of the most important airports in Belarus, has been serving since 1982. The airport, which has busy passenger traffic, is often preferred by passengers thanks to its location. Thanks to its large runway, it allows for any kind of aircraft to land for 24 hours. Having a complete infrastructure for international flights, the airport provides all the necessary requirements for passengers. The airport has insurance companies, baggage handling group, a lounge for Business Class passenger services, telephone and fax communication systems, a lounge for VIP passengers, a restaurant, various cafes and stores, a hairdresser, car rental offices and a large car park. The airport is located on the Moscow highway, 40 kilometers away from the city.

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.