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| Popular Airport | Santa Clara County Reid Hillview Airport |
|---|---|
| Popular Airlines | |
| Approximate Flight Duration | 18 hour 10 min |
| Approximate Travel Distance | 14598 Km |
Transportation to Airport from Colombo City Center
Bandaranaike Intl. Airport
It is only possible to reach the airport from Colombo city center by bus and taxi. Alternatively, you can also travel with private cars that can be rented from car rental companies located in the city center.
Taxi
Taxi drivers in Colombo, which is moving towards to becoming a global world city, also keep up with this development. Almost all of the taxi drivers are clean-wear, polite and speak English, which increases the quality of service. Despite being expensive compared to other alternatives, it is preferred because of its ease of reaching anytime.
Bus
The bus number 187-E3, which is used to get to the airport, collects passengers at different bus stops all day except night time. It serves as an economic and fast transportation option.
Car Rental
As in all major cities, it is also possible to find quality and reputable car rental companies in Colombo. You can request the model and brand you want from the companies you can reach easily via Internet and telephone.
Airport Information
Bandaranayike Airport, which links Colombo to the world and hosts many passengers every year, consists of a medium sized single terminal building. There are many services ranging from pharmacies and health centers to foreign exchange bureaus and bank ATMs at the airport. There is a beauty and spa center in the terminal which also has an animal care room for pets of passengers.
Baristar Coffee Lanka, Burger King, Deli Food & Spicy, HVA Foods, Nestle Lanka PLC, Palm Strip Restaurant and Relax Inn Food are the places where passengers can meet their eating and drinking needs during waiting periods.
For shopping there are Abans Pvt, AMF Duty Free, Asian Electricals, Aventure Holdings, Chamber of Gifts, Classic Electronics, Crown Electronics, Citizen, Gomez's and Odel stores. The airport also meets the accommodation needs of its passengers with the Serediva Transit Hotel in it.
Transportation to San Jose City Center from Airport
Santa Clara County Reid Hillview Airport
San Jose International Airport offers many alternatives for its passengers to reach the city center. Taxi, luxury minivan and limousine are just a few of them. Tramway is the most affordable option for those who want to minimize their transportation budget by taking the advantage of public transportation. On the other hand, you can also take Amtrak Train, which traverses the 46 states of the United States of America. In addition, many hotels in the city offer airport shuttle service for a fee or free of charge.
Taxi
You can take a taxi in front of both terminal buildings. The lowest taxi fare is 15 dollars. The fare includes 1.5-dollar waiting free and the first 3 miles. You need to pay 3 dollars for each subsequent mile. 15% discount is available for the passengers over 65 years of age. It costs about 15-18 dollars to go to San Jose city center from the airport and taxi journey takes only 10 minutes.
Train, Tramway and Bus
You can take train, tramway or bus if you want to benefit from public transportation options. You can get to the city center or different destinations by choosing from these alternatives. It is possible to get to Amtrak Train Station, tramway station or bus terminal by taking the free shuttle bus at the airport exit. The tramway line 901 takes you directly to the city center after a 50-minute journey.
Shuttle Services
You can take the shuttle services from the parking area underneath Terminal A or the area across from the road at the exit of Terminal B. 28 different private companies provide shuttle service to almost every part of the city based on "door-to-door" service principle.
Rent a car
The Car Rental Center is located just opposite the terminal B and serves in a separated building. The car rental center is a short walk away from Terminal B; you can also get to the center from Terminal A by free shuttle services. These services depart almost every 7 to 10 minutes, depending on the density during the day.
12 different companies serve in the car rental center. You can reach the city center in about 10 minutes by driving through the Airport Boulevard and then connecting to the CA-87 N motorway.
Limousine Rental
There are tens of limo rental companies in both terminal buildings. Please note that limousines can only be rented by booking in advance.
Hotel Shuttle Service
6 hotels in San Jose provide free shuttle services to the airport. Some hotels offer this service for a fee. You can take advantage of this service by contacting your hotel in advance.
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport
San Jose International Airport offers many alternatives for its passengers to reach the city center. Taxi, luxury minivan and limo are just a few of them. The tramway is the most convenient means of transport for the passengers who want to minimize the cost of transport by using public transport. On the other hand, you can prefer the Amtrak Train that traverses the 46 states of the United States. In addition, many hotels in the city center offer airport shuttle as a paid or free of charge service.
Taxi
You can take a taxi in front of both terminals. The lowest taxi fare is about 15$. This price includes the first 3 miles and waiting time that costs 1.5$. You are charged 3$ more for each subsequent mile. 15% discount is applied to the passengers over 65. Going to San Jose city center from the airport by taking a taxi costs 15-18$ on average and your journey takes only 10 minutes.
Train, Tramway and Bus
If you prefer to use public transport, you can travel by train, tram or bus. With each option, you can get to the city center as well as you can go to the different routes. You can also take the free shuttle bus at the airport exit and reach the Amtrak train, the tram station or the bus terminal. The tram number 901 takes you directly to the city center after a 50-minute journey.
Shuttle Service
You can benefit from the shuttle services at the parking lot under terminal A or from the area opposite to the exit of terminal B across the road. 28 different private companies carry passengers to almost every point of the city based on door-to-door system.
Rent a car
The car rental center is located just opposite the terminal B, apart from the airport building. You can reach the car rental center, which is just within walking distance from terminal B, with free shuttle services from terminal A. The shuttle buses depart almost every 7 to 10 minutes, depending on the intensity.
12 different companies serve in the car rental center. You can go to the city center in about 10 minutes by connecting to the motorway CA-87 N from the airport boulevard.
Limo Rental
There are dozens of limousine rental companies in both terminals. Please note that the limousines can only be rented by booking in advance.
Hotel Shuttle Service
In San Jose, there are 6 hotels that provide their guests with free shuttle services. Some hotels provide paid shuttle services. You can benefit from this service by contacting your hotel in advance.
Weather in San Jose
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