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Approximate Flight Duration

8 hour 10 min

Approximate Travel Distance

4133 Miles

Transportation to Airport from Washington City Center

Baltimore Washington International (BWI) Thurgood Marshall Airport

There are different transportation options to get to Baltimore Airport from the city center that is 54 kilometers away. These options include taxi, bus, metro-bus, train, transfer vehicle and car rental.

Taxi

Taking a taxi can be an extremely fast option to reach Baltimore Airport. You can reach the airport and catch your flight very comfortably and reliably thanks to the taxis you can easily get at anywhere all over the city.

Bus

Another option to get to Baltimore Airport is getting on a city bus. You can reach the airport affordably by the buses you can prefer according to where you are. You can prefer RTA buses if you want to board the bus in the Central Maryland area, or you can take ICC buses and the buses number 17 and 99 if you are in other areas.

Metrobus

You can go between metro station and Baltimore Airport via metrobus, which is an economical and fast transportation option. You can travel comfortably every day of the week thanks to metrobus, which departs every 40 minutes.

Train

You may want to reach Baltimore Airport by train that is one of the other economic transport options. You can choose from Amtrak, MARC and Light Rail trains. After getting off at the Marshall Railway Station, the last stop for each one, you need to board the buses departing every 12 minutes to get to Baltimore Airport.

Transfer Car

You can easily reach Baltimore Airport by taking advantage of the transfer car service provided by the hotels for their guests. You can make a pleasant journey by taking the paid or free of charge transfer car that your hotel prepares for you.

Rent a car

Your last transport option to get to Baltimore Airport is to rent a car. After renting a car at many car rental points in the city, you can catch the plane after a comfortable and peaceful journey.

Airport Information

Baltimore Airport which is located in Washington, the capital of the United States, serves internationally as one of the three major airports serving the region. Baltimore Airport, which has five terminals, provides many services such as lounges, lounge for passengers, language assistants, health center and pet care as well as wireless internet, lost goods office, cash dispensers, post offices, eating and drinking places and stores.

Firkin & Flyer, Duty Free, Tumi, Kiehl’s, Hudson News, Benefit Cosmetics, Tech Interaction, America, Brookstone, Johnston & Murphy, Onsite News, Fire & Ice, Be Relax, CNBC, Pandora, Invicta, Sunglass Hut, Taxco Sterling, The Body Shop, Pepper Palace, Swarovski and Old Bay are among the stores at the airport.

Obyrcki’s A-Bar, Arby’s, Auntie Anne’s Pretzles, KoDee Cakes, Chipotle, Leeann Chin, Mayorga Coffee, Nature’s Kitchen Fresh Cafe, Jamba Juice, McDonald’s, Philip’s Seafood, Vino Volo Wine Bar, Pinkberry Yogurt, Silver Diner, Starbucks, Gachi Sushi, Rams Head, Dunkin Donuts and Kraze Burgers are among the eating and drinking places at the airport.


Dulles Intl. Airport

You have transportation options such as taxi, bus, metrobus, metro and car rental to go to Dulles Airport from the city centers in the Washington area.

Taxi

You can get to Dulles Airport quickly and easily with taxis that you can call from every corner of Washington. Thanks to the very comfortable high tech taxis, you can reach airport in the fastest and most comfortable way.

Bus

City buses are another option you can choose from the city center to go to Dulles Airport. With the buses 981 and 983, which are called Fairfax Connector, you can directly access Dulles Airport. You can also get to airport with other city buses by transferring at certain points.

Metrobus

You have the possibility to reach Dulles Airport faster by metrobuses than buses. You can easily get to the airport thanks to the metrobus travelling between Rosslyn VA and L'Enfant Palaza. Metrobus is also a more economical choice.

Metro

You can go to Dulles Airport both fast and economically with the metro which you can get from metro station in the city center and metro stops. However, metro does not take you to the airport directly. You need to get off at the Silver Line Subway Station and take one of Washington Flyer buses. After this change, you will reach the airport in a few minutes.

Car Rental

You can easily get to Dulles Airport by renting a car from the car rental offices in Washington city center. You can catch your plane comfortably with the vehicles you can rent with or without driver.

Airport Information

Dulles Airport, located in the Virginia region of Washington, the capital of the United States of America, is the busiest airport in the capital serving to international flights. At Dulles Airport, which allows many passengers from 125 different regions of the world to visit Washington, there are three separate terminal buildings.

At the airport terminal buildings, there are information desks to answer passengers' inquiries, a lost-goods bureau where you can find lost items, embassies for international transactions, wheelchair service for the disabled, and a health center where you can get emergency medical help. In addition to these, there are numerous shops and cafés and restaurants in the airport to meet the needs of the passengers like shopping and eating and drinking.

Among the places you can have something to eat or drink at the airport are The Great American Bagel Bakery, Smashburger, The Firkin & Fox and Dunkin 'Donuts, Washingtonian, Chipotle, City Wok, Urban Market, Vino Volo, and Starbucks.

Among the stores you can shop at the airport are Burberry, Capitol City Ink, Hudson News, Montblanc, L'occitane, Stellar News, Swarovski, TUMI, Thomas Pink, Kiehl's, Techshowcase, and America.


Ronald Reagan Washington National  Airport

There are various alternatives for transportation from the city center to Ronald Reagan Airport, which is located close to Washington center. These alternatives include taxi, metro, bus and car rental.

Taxi

You can go to Ronald Reagan Airport by taking a taxi that is at your service 24 hours 7 days. You can quickly reach the airport without waiting by taxis you can call from anywhere in Washington. The taxis in Washington are also accessible for disabled passengers and you can pay taxi fare by credit card, as well as you can pay cash.

Metro

You can prefer to get on metro, which is fast, affordable and comfortable, in order to get to Ronald Reagan Airport. You can easily reach the airport thanks to metro that is in service from the early hours of the morning every day of the week.

Bus

You can also get to Ronald Reagan Airport economically by taking a bus from the bus stops and bus stations in the city. You will not have any difficulty going to the airport by the city buses that are furnished for the passengers' comfort.

Rent a car

You can also prefer to go to Ronald Reagan Airport by renting a car from the car rental companies in the city center. After a comfortable and pleasant journey, you can arrive at the airport on time and catch your flight. While renting a car, you can choose the brand and model you want, as well as you can rent a car with or without a driver.

Airport Information

Ronald Reagan Airport, which is located in Washington, the capital of the United States, is 5 kilometers away from the city center and is among the three most important airports in the region.

Ronald Reagan Airport, which is located on a very large area and has three terminal buildings in total, offers many services for passengers. Ronald Reagan Airport also offers free wireless internet and you can get help from the information desk. You can also find your lost items in the lost property office.

While relaxing in the lounge, you can also prefer to take advantage of the massage service provided at the airport for you. You can meet the visitors coming for you in the welcoming lounges, as well as you can get food and drinks or do shopping before or after your flight.

Among the eating and drinking places at the airport are Cibo, Meridian Deli, Page, World Bean Coffee, District Bar, Gallery Bar, McDonald’s, Starbucks, Hudson News, Dunkin’ Donuts, Fuddruckers, Say Si Bon, Taylor Gourmet and American Tap Room as well as many other places.

Many shopping stores such as Hudson News, Forbes News, iTravel 2 and Duty Free Americas are among the shopping stores where you can do shopping at the airport.

Transportation to Zurich City Center from Airport

Zurich Airport

Zurich is the largest city in Switzerland and is situated at the tip of Lake Zurich. The city is divided in two by the Limmat River, which is a outlet of Lake Zurich. The city’s main railway station, Zurich Hauptbahnhof, is the focal point of the public transportation network. Every tram, train, and bus line passes through this area, providing transportation to various parts of the city and its surrounding areas. The public transportation system in Zurich is the Zürcher Verkehrsverbund (ZVV). Public transportation vehicles in Zurich are very clean, reliable and comfortable. The prices are very reasonable and every vehicle is extremely punctual. While trains provide transportation within the city, and access to neighboring cities, the most preferred means transportation in the city are buses and trams.

The public transportation network also operates after midnight. This service is called the night supplement. You need to purchase a night supplement ticket, in addition to your regular ZVV network ticket. Tickets can be purchased from ticket machines, sales offices, or by SMS.   

The ZürichCARD is a fare payment system for all public transit in the city. It is an ideal option for tourists looking to explore the city during their stay. Purchasing a Zurich card to use during your stay ends up being more affordable. You have the option of purchasing a ticket that is valid for 24-hours or 72-hours. These tickets also offer free entry to museums in Zurich, a 10-20% discount in participating stores, and discounts on city tours and various cultural activities.

Zurich Airport is the largest and busiest airport in the country. The airport is located 13 km from the city center, a 12 minute ride by rail. If you plan on getting to the city center by public transportation you can purchase a ticket after you land, which will be valid for 1 hour. Passengers under the age of 16 receive a discount on tickets. Children under the age of six must be accompanied by an adult and ride for free. Passengers under the age of 25 can purchase a multi-day pass, which is more affordable.

Train

The easiest way to get to the city center from the airport is by train. The train station is located at the airport, on Level -2, next to the shopping mall. The train runs every 12 minutes and provides transportation to the main railway station, Zurich Hauptbahnhof. The total trip from the airport to the main station takes 12 minutes. The main railway station is located in the city center. The public transportation system in the city is incredibly punctual, so keep in mind that the train will depart on time.

Zurich Hauptbahnhof is a major station with dense passenger traffic. Trains departing from this station provide transportation within the city as well as transportation to other cities in Switzerland and neighboring countries such as France and Germany. The railway station also contains a shopping center, the ShopVille mall, located beneath it. Other areas that regional trains travel to include the Glattbrugg Railway Station, Regensdorf Railway Station, Schlieren Railway Station, Waldburg, Wollishofen and Uetliberg.

Bus

Another way to get to the city center from the airport is by bus. The bus network in the city is very comprehensive and convenient. Buses depart from the Airport Centre and provide transportation to the main railway station. From there you can access every part of the city using different public transportation alternatives. Buses are also very punctual and depart on time under normal circumstance but visitors should expect delays when it snows.

Tram

The tram is the second largest transport network in the city, after buses. There are 10 tram lines that provide transportation within the city. These lines all gather around the city center and operate from the city center to the outskirts of the city. However, since the tram network isn’t as comprehensive as the bus network you can’t access every part of the city by tram. Once you get off the tram you always have the option of transferring to a bus or train.   

Taking the tram to the city center is quite convenient. Tram Line 10 provides transportation from the airport to the main railway station located in the city center. The tram departs from the Airport Centre, which is located on Level -2. The tram runs every 7 ½ to 15 minutes.

Tram Line 2 operates between Farbhof and Tiefenbrunnen Railway Station, tram Line 3 operates between Albisrieden and Kluspla, tram Line 4 operates between Werdhölzli and Tiefenbrunnen Railway Station, tram Line 5 operates between Enge Railway Station and the zoo, tram Line 7 operates between Wollishofen and Stettbach Railway Station, tram Line 9 operates between Triemli and Hirzenbach, tram Line 10 operates between Seebach and the Main Railway Station, tram Line 11 operates between Oerlikon Railway Station and Rehalp, tram Line 13 operates between Albisgütli and Frankental, and tram Line 14 operates between Tremli and Seebach.

Taxi

Another transportation alternative to get to the city center from the airport is by taxi. However, taxis are more expensive than public transportation options and offer the same level of comfort. Public transportation vehicles provide quality service at an affordable price so paying extra for a taxi can be unnecessary.

Rental Car

If you don’t want to use public transportation vehicles, then renting a car is another transportation alternative. You can rent a car from the Airport Center, located on level 1, and return your vehicle to the Rental Car Return area at the end of your trip, if you are flying out of Zurich Airport. You can also book a vehicle in advance by making a reservation online. Rental car companies located at the airport that you can choose from include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Thrifty, Enterprise, Europcar, Hertz, National, and Sixt. 

Weather in Zurich

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