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| Popular Airport | Kumasi Airport |
|---|---|
| Popular Airlines | |
| Approximate Flight Duration | 15 hour 10 min |
| Approximate Travel Distance | 12152 Km |
Transportation to Airport from San Francisco City Center
San Francisco Intl. Airport
Located 21 km from the city center, San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is a major transit center for passengers, particularly those traveling from Asia. San Francisco International is the second busiest airport in California, following Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Every year SFO handles a significant number of both domestic and international flights. There are a variety of transportation alternatives passengers can utilize to get to and from the airport.
San Francisco International Airport stands out for the comfortable and exceptional services it offers. The airport features services aimed at meeting your every need, from comfortable passenger lounges, to restaurants that offer a wide variety of cuisines and a vibrant array of stores where you can go shopping.
San Francisco International Airport is accessible by taxi, bus, train, rental car, and personal car as the airport contains parking lots that offer short-term and long-term parking options.
Train
There are two rail systems that you can use to get to San Francisco International Airport from the city center. The first is the rapid-rail system, the BART. The BART starts running in the early hours of the morning, providing easy and fast transportation between SFO and the northern and southern parts of the city.
The other rail system that you can use to get to 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 San Francisco and San Jose and SFO.
Taxi
One of the most convenient and fastest transportation alternatives to get to SFO from the city center is by taxi. Taxi fares are calculated based on the kilometers traveled. A taxi from downtown San Francisco can cost between 42 and 62 dollars and takes about 20 minutes. For more information on taxi companies and their contact information please visit San Francisco International Airport’s website.
Bus
SamTrans buses provide transportation between the San Francisco city center and the airport. These public buses are operated by San Mateo County and run between San Mateo, various parts of San Francisco and San Francisco International Airport. SamTrans lines KX, 292, 397, and 398 run directly to 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 airport. There are many rental car companies located in the city. You can drop off your rental vehicle at the Rental Car Center before your departure. From the Rental Car Center the AirTrain Blue Line provides access to 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.
Bike
San Francisco International Airport contains bike assembly stations and parking areas for those who want to access the airport by bike. The BART and SamTrans rapid rail systems provide passengers with bike/transit options and the airport features marked bicycle routes. Bike lovers can easily access the airport by bicycle.
Airport Information
San Francisco International Airport is located 21 km from the city center. The airport covers an expansive area and operates domestic and international flights out of 4 terminals, Terminal 1, Terminal 2, Terminal 3, and the International Terminal. The AirTrain automated system provides free transportation between each terminal, as well as the Rental Car Center and BART station. The AirTrain Red Line links all terminals, terminal garages and the BART Station. The AirTrain Blue Line links the Rental Car Center with all terminals, terminal garages, and the BART Station. SFO also contains a variety of services and amenities to meet passengers’ pre-flight and post-flight needs.
The airport features health services in the terminals, rental car offices, banks, a lost and found, wireless internet, charging stations, clothing stores where you can go shopping, restaurants and cafes, the Aviation Museum & Library, rotating exhibitions, spa services, children’s play areas, free yoga rooms, a market, and much more.
Transportation to Kumasi City Center from Airport
Kumasi Airport
In Kumasi, which is Ghana's city surrounded by rainforests, the airport is located about 6 kilometers away from the center. Kumasi Airport is also among the busiest airports of the country with its monthly passenger traffic of approximately 50 thousand people. You can take advantage of the taxis waiting for their passengers at Kumasi Airport for traveling to the city center from the airport where regular flights are organized to Tamale and Accra.
If you want to travel from Kumasi Airport to the center with your family or friends, you can use a private shuttle with a passenger capacity of up to 8 passengers. You also have the chance to travel to the center with a hotel shuttle in the region that is not very rich in terms of hotels. However, if you plan to benefit from this extremely comfortable alternative, it is recommended to make an online search and make a reservation for suitable options around Kumasi in advance.
Taxi
When you land at the airport in Kumasi, which is one of the important transportation centers of the country along with Accra, the capital of Ghana, you can see the taxis just at the exit of the terminal. The transportation to the city center by Kumasi taxis takes only 10 minutes. Taxi fares in Ghana are extremely budget-friendly especially for short distances. It is possible to use a taxi by paying only a few dollars. You can learn the average price by showing your destination on the map before getting on any Kumasi Airport taxi. If you wish to take a taxi with passengers who want to travel to the same destination with you, remember that you can take advantage of these vehicles if you prefer this option.
Private Shuttle
Private shuttles are frequently preferred in the transportation between the airport and the city center. The reason for the popularity of these vehicles is that they are very safe. Since they are also among the budget-friendly transportation alternatives, they are very popular among tourists. You can reach the city center in about 15 minutes by paying only a few dollars for these vehicles.
Car Rental
Renting a car is not an alternative as common as taxis and private shuttles. If you need to rent a car in the country, you need have your international driver’s license with you. You can choose your car online, prefer a vehicle with or without a driver. You can get information about the rental cars by contacting your hotel in advance. The cost of renting a car in Kumasi may vary depending on the vehicle type and duration of renting. The daily cost of renting a car generally around 15-20 dollars.
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