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Popular Airport

Embarkader Airport

Popular Airlines

Approximate Flight Duration

5 hour

Approximate Travel Distance

4110 Km

Transportation to Airport from Albany City Center

Albany Intl. Airport

Those who need to come to Albany International Airport from the city center can easily find a taxi in the city center, use the hotel shuttles or consider limousine rental options if they need a much more comfortable and luxurious trip. If you want to travel to the airport with a more affordable public transport, you can take a bus stop or rent a car and drive to the airport.

Taxi

You will often find it not difficult to find a taxi from other points in the vicinity of Albany's center or airport. Regardless of the time of day, taking taxi from the center is considered among the alternatives that the passengers who travel to the airport can evaluate. Taxi fares rise somewhat for those coming from distant places, but they do not reach the amounts that can put a burden your budget. If you have a credit card that you can use in the country, you can also pay the taxi fare by your card. However, make sure that the card is accepted in the vehicle by talking to the driver before considering the option of paying by card, thus you will avoid any problems.

Limousine

Many different limousine companies in the city offer passengers a faster and more comfortable journey. You can contact Capital Region Limo, one of the limousine rental companies, from 518-479-2020 and ask for a limousine to pick you up from wherever you want. If you prefer an airport transfer using limousines, you can reach the airport without driving or using public transport, so you can have a pleasant journey.

Hotel Shuttles

Many chain hotels in the city provide hotel shuttle service to the airport for their customers. The main advantage of these shuttles is that they are free or more affordable than other vehicles. To arrive at Albany International Airport by hotel shuttle, you must first contact the hotel you are staying at and, if necessary, book a shuttle service that would help you to be at the airport on time for your flight.

Bus

You can come to Albany International Airport by bus from both the city center and New York airports such as Newark, JFK and LaGuardia. You can also take the bus to the airport from different points such as Buffalo, Canton, Boston and Amsterdam. The departure times and points of buses carrying passengers may vary from each of these points. For this reason, if you prefer to travel by bus, you should plan your trip by learning the departure times in advance.

Car Rental

There are a lot of alternatives you can take advantage of in the city such as Hertz, Alamo, AVIS and Enterprise. By choosing one of these companies you can rent your car in just a few minutes and get on your way to the airport. To get to the airport you have to follow the signs that you will see at certain intervals along the way, but if you need support in this matter, you can get on your way with a navigation device.

Airport Information

The Albany International Airport, which hosts many passengers every year, serves you with spacious recreational areas, restaurants serving American and international cuisine, a variety of stores where you can shop, and an exchange office, a meeting room and ATMs. At the airport, you can spend some time at cafes and restaurants such as McDonald's, Dunkin Donuts, Adirodack Lodge, Silks Saratoga Bistro, Villa Fresh Italian Kitchen and Starbucks. Whether you want to shop for yourself or for gifts, you can easily find everything you need at the airport such as luggage, snacks, clothes, magazines, newspapers and souvenirs from stores such as Tech Valley Connect, Capital Market Place, CNBC Smart Shop and News Channel 13 Shop. Free wireless internet connection is available for passengers in all parts of Albany International Airport. In this way you can surf on the internet without any problems and complete all your transactions on the internet in minutes. There are also special airport tours at the airport on certain days of the week. Those interested in learning more about Albany International Airport can join one of these tours.

Transportation to San Francisco City Center from Airport

San Francisco Intl. 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.

Weather in San Francisco

DayMin - Max
WednesdayMin 5ºC - Max 12ºC
ThursdayMin 7ºC - Max 14ºC
FridayMin 9ºC - Max 12ºC
SaturdayMin 7ºC - Max 12ºC
SundayMin 7ºC - Max 15ºC

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