Quick Flight Summary from Cocos Islands to San Francisco
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Transportation to Airport from Cocos Islands City Center
Cocos (Keeling) Islands Airport
Another name of Cocos Islands, which are also known as a water and nature paradise, is Keeling Islands. Cocos, which is located in the Indian Ocean, comprises a small archipelago approximately midway between Australia and Sri Lanka. Cocos Islands Airport, which is the only airport of the city of islands having a 15 km-long road, is located 5 kilometers of the city center. You can get on a taxi or rent a vehicle-bicycle for travelling to the airport from the city center which does not have an organized public transportation.
Taxi
Since the distance between the city center and the airport is quite short, you can choose getting on a taxi for your transportation which is a both economical and fast option for your airport transfer. Taxi is also the easiest transportation alternative that you can use for travelling to the airport. If you wish, you can share your taxi with other passengers to have a more affordable transportation.
Car - Bicycle Rental
Cocos Islands have a very small center. For this reason, there are no corporate car rental companies. For local and small-sized rental companies, the rate of renting a car for airport transfers is not very high. Visitors generally rent a car for discovering around from these companies which mostly offer bicycle rental services. If you rent a car for your transportation, you can receive it at the airport or leave it at the airport after your travel.
Tourist Bus
Another alternative that you can use for travelling to the airport from Cocos Islands city center is the tourist buses which offer service on certain days of the week. You can get information about these buses from the tourism office and Duty Free shop.
Hotel Shuttle
While making your hotel reservation, you can ask your hotel whether it offers airport shuttle service for its guests. Since it is a very small place, hotels can provide solutions for the transportation to the airport.
Airport Information
Cocos Island Airport, which is the only airport offering service to Cocos (Keeling) Islands, is located in the south of the Keeling Islands and situated on the capital of the region. The airport that provides international air transportation is also convenient for jets and consists of 2441 meters of asphalt surface. The airport has a large parking area which enables a suitable environment for long-term car parking.
The estimated arrival time to Cocos Islands Airport is about 1 day and 7 hours. There are many connecting flights to the airport from many regions.
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.
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