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Popular Airport

Paine - Snohomish County Airport

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Approximate Flight Duration

16 hour 40 min

Approximate Travel Distance

13416 Km

Transportation to Airport from Adelaide City Center

Adelaide Airport

Known for its modern architecture and luxurious entertainment venues, Adelaide is Australia's fifth largest city at the same time. If you want to visit this worth-seeing city, Adelaide International Airport will open the city's gates to you. The airport is located in the western part of the city and there is a distance of approximately 7 kilometer between the airport and the city center. To reach the airport from the city, you can take a bus, a taxi, rent a car or use the private airport shuttles.

Bus

The municipal buses, called Jetbus, provide public transport to the airport. You can travel to the airport by taking J1, JA, J1X or J3 buses, which cross various parts of the city.

Vehicles depart usually on fifteen minute intervals. If you are in the city center, you can arrive at the airport with JetBus within approximately fifteen to twenty minutes. The fares of these buses are bit high. In you buy a single-use ticket you will be able to transfer at no extra charge within two hours of your departure.

If you plan to use public transport frequently during your visit, it is advisable to buy visitor cards that offer unlimited travel for three days.

Shuttle

As an alternative to public transport you can also use the private shuttles offered by the Skylink Adealaide Company. The amount you pay to these shuttles may vary depending on the distance from your location to the airport. If you are planning to take the shuttle from the city center, your journey will be more affordable than municipal buses. Skylink services also provide airport shuttle services from Keswick Intercity Railway Station.

You can also access the city by airport shuttle services known as Airport City Shuttle. These vehicles are available on weekdays and Saturdays between 06:00 and 18:00, and on Sundays between 06:00 and 17:00.

Taxi

If you want to have a more comfortable journey to the airport, you can also take a taxi. Taxi fares do not make a big difference compared to the bus. You will not have difficulty finding a taxi in the city.

Car Rental

It is also possible to travel to the airport by renting a car from Rent a Car offices located in the city. You also have the option to reserve your car online before your flight.

Airport Information

Adelaide International Airport offers a variety of shops where passengers can spend a pleasant time in the terminal. At the terminal, you can eat something in famous fast food places such as Subway, Hungry Jacks, spend pleasant time in Cibo, Muffin Break, Hudson's Coffee, enjoy the delicious cuisine of Icons and Coopers restaurants, or take a seat in bars like 1862 and Thomas. In addition, you can shop at stores such as Victoria's Secret, Witchery and Origani, and buy many quality products at affordable prices at Aeha Duty Free.

Transportation to Seattle City Center from Airport

Seattle Tacoma Intl. Airport

Neighboring Canada, the seaport city of Seattle is the largest city in the state of Washington and a major city in the U.S. The city gets its name from an ancient Native American chief and its official nickname is Emerald City due to its lush greenery and beautiful nature.

The city of Seattle is served by the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, a major airport that handled over 42 million passengers in 2015. Also referred to as Sea-Tac Airport, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is used as a major transfer airport due to its proximity to Canada. Located about 24 km from the city, there are a variety of transportation alternatives to get to the city center from the airport that are both quick and easy. The Link Light Rail system provides transportation between Sea-Tac Airport and downtown Seattle, which takes about 40 minutes. Other transportation alternatives to get to the city center from the airport include taxis, shuttle services, and rental cars.

Link Light Rail

The Link Light Rail system is the most commonly used means of public transportation in Seattle. These light rail trains are a great transportation alternative to get to the city center from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. These trains provide transportation directly from the airport to downtown Seattle. The Link Light Rail is accessibly from the parking lot, on level 4. Trains operate every 7.5 to 15 minutes and take about 40 minutes to get to the city center from the airport. Monday to Saturday the Link Light Rail operates from 5 am to 1 am and on Sundays it operates from 6 am to midnight. Tickets can be purchased from kiosks at the station with cash or credit card.

Bicycle

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport features various bicycle resources for passengers who want to travel to and from the airport by bike. The airport features bicycle assembly stations, bicycle parking areas, and long-term storage areas. There are over 50 bicycle rental stations located in the city that are a part of the city’s bike share system. Fees start at 8 USD. You can get to the city center from the airport by following the special bike paths and shared roadways.

Hotel Shuttle Services

Many hotels located in Seattle provide their guests with airport shuttle services. To take advantage of this service make sure to discuss it with the hotel you are staying at in advance. We recommend making a reservation for this service. Hotel shuttle services are an extremely practical and comfortable means of transportation but it can be a bit more expensive than taking a taxi. Depending on your destination in the city it can take about 20 minutes to get to downtown Seattle from the airport. 

Taxi

Taxis are a very convenient transportation alternative to get to the city center from Sea-Tac Airport. Taxis are easily accessible from the taxi stands that are located on the 3rd floor of the parking lot. A taxi to the city center from the airport costs 50 USD on average and takes 20 minutes if there’s no traffic. The fare and duration will vary depending on your final destination in the city.

Rental Car

Renting a car is another way to get to the city center from the airport. Renting a car is also a great option for getting around in the city during your trip. Rental car companies at the airport are located at the Rental Car Facility. Shuttle buses depart from the terminal exits and provide transportation to the Rental Car Facility. Depending on the traffic it takes about 20 minutes to get to the city center from Sea-Tac Airport. Rental car companies that you can choose from include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar Car Rental, Enterprise, Firefly, Hertz, National, Payless, and Sixt.

Shuttle

There are various shared ride van and scheduled airporter services that provide transportation from Sea-Tac Airport to the city center. Each company has specific drop off and pick up locations. For more information on shuttle services to the city, shuttle operators and fares please visit Seattle-Tacoma International Airport’s website.

Weather in Seattle

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ThursdayMin 3ºC - Max 7ºC
FridayMin 5ºC - Max 9ºC
SaturdayMin 4ºC - Max 7ºC
SundayMin 6ºC - Max 9ºC
MondayMin 3ºC - Max 8ºC

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