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Transportation to Airport from Anchorage City Center
Ted Stevens Anchorage Intl. Airport
You can reach the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport from the city in a very short time with a taxi. You can reduce the cost of travelling from downtown Anchorage to the airport and vice versa by using the bus. If you opted for a car rental, you can drop-off your hired vehicle at the airport. Some hotels offer a free shuttle service from the city centre to the airport, or to the vicinity of the airport.
Taxi
A taxi ride from the city centre to the airport should usually take no more than 20 minutes. The cost of getting to the airport from downtown Anchorage is between 17 to 22 dollars.
Car Rental
To reach the airport with your hired vehicle in approximately 20 minutes, you can either take the L Street or the O’Malley. After returning your car rental to an agency representative at a designated drop-off area outside the airport, you can use the free airport shuttle bus to get to the terminal in a few minutes.
Bus
The bus rooute 7 will significantly reduce the travel cost of getting to the airport from the city centre. This bus departs every 30 minutes and the travel duration is almost 30 minutes long. A one-way ticket costs 2 dollars.
Hotel Shuttle Service
You can benefit from your hotel’s shuttle service to effortlessly reach the airport. Rather comfortable minivans transport travellers to the airport free of charge.
Airport Information
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is located 5 miles from the city centre. Considered as one of the most important connecting points in the U.S. state of Alaska, the airport does not have banks but several ATMs. There is free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport, and mobile phone charging points can also be found in specific sections of the terminals.
Even though there aren’t any hotels attached to the terminal buildings, they are situated within proximity to the airport. Also, many restaurants, bars, and cafes serve as convenient pre-flight waiting areas. You can shop for last minute needs, or purchase gifts at a variety of different stores in the airport.
Passengers travelling with pets are reminded that there are pet relief areas at both terminals of the airport. If you wish to bring back some of Alaska’s precious seafood with you, there are two baggage, freezer storage and delivery services companies in the south terminal.
Transportation to Penang City Center from Airport
Penang Intl. Airport
Once you arrive at Penang International Airport, you can reach the city center, which is 16 kilometers away, by buses providing transportation service at reasonable prices as well as you can take advantage of the taxi or car rental options. If you want to take a taxi to reach the city center, make sure that the taximeter is turned on, or you should negotiate with the driver on taxi fare before moving on. Otherwise, taxi drivers may claim higher fares than usual.
The buses that may also offer free wireless internet connection is much more affordable than taxis. If you wish, you can continue your journey with alternative transfer options after arriving at George Town or other areas by bus.
Apart from taxi and bus, you can also take advantage of car rental option as another alternative for transportation from Penang Airport. You can choose from many international car rental companies and pick up your car at the airport. Then you can go on your journey from Penang Airport to the city center following the "city center" signs on the road. Alternatively, you can also rent a motorbike. Please keep in mind that you can leave the motorbike you have rented in the city center without having to return to the airport.
Bus
The bus ride is one of the best and economical alternatives to get to the city center from Penang International Airport. It is possible to reach many places such as Victoria Street in George Town by buses departing every 30 minutes. Buses 401, 401E and 401A heading to Komtar and Jetty also depart from the airport every 30 minutes. If you get on bus 401, you can also reach the bus terminal where you can take a bus to many places in Penang. Bus fare for a single passenger is usually around 3 Malaysian Ringgit. Bus fares are generally standard and do not change depending on vehicles. The bus services at Penang Airport start early in the morning and run until 10 pm. Those who would like to get to the city center from Penang Airport after that time should afford to take a taxi and to pay higher fees. You can get the Rapid Penang Tourist Passport, the weekly bus ticket you can use during the week, by paying 20 Malaysian Ringgit.
Taxi
You need to be especially careful when taking a taxi at Penang International Airport. Some taxi drivers may fool foreign tourists and demand higher fares than usual. You can prefer the airport licensed taxis or offer a pre-determined fare to avoid such a risk. The taxi ride from Penang Airport to the city center approximately costs 40 Malaysian Ringgit. If you are asked for an amount higher than this, you can bargain with the driver for a decent fare or take another taxi.
Motorbike
Renting a motorbike at the airport is also among the affordable transportation alternatives frequently preferred in the area. Motorbike rental fee is around 25 Malaysian Ringgit for 24 hours. You may also be asked to leave a 200-Ringgit deposit when renting a motorbike. Please keep in mind that you can deliver the motorbike you have rented at the airport later at the rental offices located on Penang Road or Chulia Street in the city center.
Ferry
It is possible to travel around Penang Island and between the places like Weld Quay and Butterworth by ferry after arriving at the city center from the airport. With its train station and bus terminal, Butterworth is also an important transfer point for those who want to travel to nearby cities. The ferry fare is around 1.20 Malaysian Ringgit. This is usually the fixed price and it doesn't change depending on the hours and days.
Rent a car
You can rent a car from the most preferred international car rental companies such as Europcar, AVIS, Alamo, Easycar, Dollar, Budget, and Thrifty at Penang International Airport. If you want to rent a car from AVIS, you can book your car on the internet in advance or call +60 04 643 9633 to make a reservation. You can contact Europcar at +60 13 399 8818 for 24-hour assistance and also book your car in advance. Car rental option also offers a great opportunity for visitors who would like to see the natural and historical beauties of Penang. Once you pick up your car at Penang International Airport, you can deliver the car at one of the rental offices in the city, or leave it at the offices in the airport terminal building if you return to the airport. The offices of AVIS and other car rental companies at Penang International Airport usually provide service between 8 am and 9 pm.
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