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Transportation to Airport from Hiroshima City Center
Hiroshima Airport
Hiroshima, which means “broad island” in Japanese, is the first city which put its stamp on world history because of the nuclear attack it suffered. The city is the largest city in Chūgoku region and is located 56 kilometers of Hiroshima Airport. It is possible to reach the airport from the city center by using a bus, taxi or renting a car.
Limousine Bus
You can have a touristic trip by passing through the most beautiful corners of the city thanks to the limousine buses providing a budget-friendly and comfortable transportation to the airport from Hiroshima city center. Limousine buses operating every day follow two different routes whose destinations are the same. One of these routes follows the north of the city while the other follows the central route. On the both routes, you will be fascinated by many historical places and the famous Peace Memorial Park offering a visual feat with more than 300 cherry trees. The buses depart when they are full and there is no standing passenger in the buses.
The cost of travelling to the airport by a limousine bus is around 1.340 Japanese Yen. You can buy your ticket from the terminal in the city center for your all urban transportations. The travel between the airport and departure point of the buses takes about 53 minutes but you can take off early because the traffic may sometimes be heavy.
Train – Bus
Even though there is not a railway network connecting the city center to the airport, you can take the train from the city and arrive at the JR Shiraichi station in 50 minutes. This station is very close to the airport. The ticket price of the buses called Geiyo, which carries passengers to the airport from the station, is 390 Japanese Yen and these buses reach the airport in about 15 minutes. When you follow this route, you are not affected by the traffic jam of the Sanyo Expressway which is the busiest road to the airport.
In order to get on the train, you need to use “Rail Pass” and “JR-west Rail Pass” which are not valid on buses. You can buy these cards while getting on the train. The amount you haven't used can be refunded if you deliver the card at the airport.
Taxi
Although there are many taxi stands in the city, you can easily find a taxi while you are on the roadside. If the light of the taxi sign is on, it means that the taxi is available. The left doors of the taxis are opened automatically. After telling the driver where you will go, you can follow the fare that you will pay from the taximeter. Travelling to the airport from Hiroshima city center costs about 13000-17000 Japanese Yen, which equals to 15-200 USD. An additional amount is demanded for night transfers.
Car Rental
If you prefer renting a car for your transportation to the airport from Hiroshima city center, you can benefit from the special offers and discounts of car rental companies if you make an online reservation by choosing a car rental company. There are many international car rental companies like Europcar, Orix, Hertz, Budget and Sky offering car rental services in the city. You can also ask help from your hotel about finding a reliable local company. The cost of renting a car varies depending on the model and size of the vehicle you choose.
Airport Information
Hiroshima International Airport, which is located in the southwest of Japan, is situated on a hill having a wonderful view of the Chūgoku Mountains and Seto Inland Sea. The airport welcomes 3.5 million passengers every year. It is the biggest airport of the region. It is located in the east and approximately 56 kilometers of the city center. The airport, which has a 3000 km-long airfield, offers domestic and international flights. There are charter flights to Alaska and Hawaii from the airport.
Hiroshima International Airport has three floors in total. On the first floor, there are areas where the traditional Japanese products are exhibited. The second floor is home to Hiroshima Bank, foreign exchange points like Travelex and check-in counters. There are stores and food areas on the third floor of the airport.
Sankeien Garden, which covers over 175000 square meters, is renowned for its seasonal beauty and is home to a festival in the autumn season, is very close to the airport and adds a different panorama to the airport.
There is no train station since the airport has an unusual location for Japan. At the airport, there are many services offered to the passengers like playgrounds for children, duty-free shop, lost and found office, free internet access, charger, ATM, foreign exchange office etc. The airport has also a large parking area.
Transportation to Houston City Center from Airport
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Houston rapidly developed shortly after its establishment due to the discovery of oil reserves in the city and today it is one of the largest and most developed cities in the United States. Due to the port located in the city, Houston provides services to many international cargo ships and is home to a significant portion of NASA’s space exploration.
Public transportation in Houston is provided by the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, or METRO. Although the city spans a large geographical area, buses provide easy access to almost every region. The METRO light rail system provides convenient transportation throughout the city. Houston also features a lot of bike paths that were put in place to both relieve the city of traffic and as an important social awareness element to prevent environmental pollution and attract attention to a healthy lifestyle.
George Bush Intercontinental Airport is located 37 km from the city center. Also referred to as Houston Airport it serves the Greater Houston area, operating both domestic and international flights. The airport offers several different transportation alternatives to get to the city center, including taxis, rental cars, buses, and shuttle services.
Taxi
Taxis are a convenient transportation alternative to get to the city center. Airport taxis operate 24 hours a day with tariff surcharges that apply between 8 pm and 6 am. Taxis are accessible from the arrivals level of terminals A, B, C, and E. A taxi from the airport to the city center takes about 30 minutes. For more detailed information on taxi fares please visit Houston Airport’s website.
Bus
Another transportation alternative to get to the city center from Houston Airport is by bus. METRO bus line 102 provides transportation from the airport to the METRO station downtown, with various stops along the way. The total trip takes about 1.5 hours. The bus stop is located at Terminal C, on the baggage claim level on the south side of the terminal. There are other bus routes that also provide transportation from the airport to other regions in Texas, such as Galveston, Easterwood Airport and Jack Brooks Regional Airport. For more information on bus routes please visit Houston Airport’s website.
Shuttle Services
Shuttle services are a great method of transportation to get to the city center from the airport. Houston Airport offers a variety of shuttle services, including courtesy shuttles and hotel shuttles. Shuttles depart from the arrivals level of Terminals A, B, C, and E. To access these shuttles follow the signs that read ‘Ground Transportation’ to the exit and from there follow the signs that read “Hotel Shuttles” and “Parking Shuttles”. For more information about shuttle services please visit Houston Airport’s website.
Rental Car
Renting a car is a great way to get to the city center from Houston Airport. It is also a comfortable option for getting around in the city during your trip. Rental car companies are located at the Rental Car Center, just 5 minutes away from the airport terminals. Shuttles provide transportation from the terminals to the Rental Car Center, just follow the signs that read “Rental Car”. The shuttles to the Rental Car Center are blue and white. Rental car companies that you can choose from include Advantage, Alamo, Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, National, and Thrifty. For more information on rental car companies and rates please visit Houston Airport’s website.
Airport Information
George Bush Intercontinental Airport, also referred to as Houston Airport, is located 37 km from downtown Houston. Houston Airport operates passenger services out of 5 terminals that are connected to each other by the TerminaLink train, which is for passengers only, and an underground train, that everyone has access to. Houston Airport offers passengers a variety of services to meet their basic needs and services that could be considered more unique. The airport contains ATMs, free Wi-Fi, charging stations, currency exchange services, vending machines, a lost and found, mail services, restaurants, cafes, bars, and stores. Houston Airport also features shoeshine services and pet relief areas.
Houston Airport aims to provide a relaxing yet fun environment for passengers once they’ve landed or as they wait for their flight. Stores where passengers can go shopping include ATU Duty Free and Dufry Tax & Duty Free stores, Bayou city Travelmart, Americana, Automated Kiosks for Benefit Cosmetics, Best Buy Express, and AT&T, as well as Brooks Brothers, Bluewire, Brookstone, City Point, Corsa Collections, Dylan’s candy Bar, Eddie Bauer, eSavvy, Headphone Hub, Hugo Boss, Johnston & Murphy, and more.
There are also a rich variety of restaurants and cafes offering delicious international cuisine. Venues where passengers can get a bite to eat or something to drink include Auntie Anne’s, Barcuterie, Belgian Beer Café, Blaze Pizza, Bullritos, Café Adobe, Camden food co., Center Bar, Chili’s Too, Dunkin’ Donuts, La Salsa, Le Grand Comptoir, Panda Express, Republic, Starbucks, Subway, Upper Crust, Urban Crave, Wendy’s, and Zori Bistro.
William P. Hobby Airport
Houston rapidly developed shortly after its establishment due to the discovery of oil reserves in the city and today it is one of the largest and most developed cities in the United States. Due to the port located in the city, Houston provides services to many international cargo ships and is home to a significant portion of NASA’s space exploration.
Public transportation in Houston is provided by the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, or METRO. Although the city spans a large geographical area, buses provide easy access to almost every region. The METRO light rail system provides convenient transportation throughout the city. Houston also features a lot of bike paths that were put in place to both relieve the city of traffic and as an important social awareness element to prevent environmental pollution and attract attention to a healthy lifestyle.
George Bush Intercontinental Airport is located 37 km from the city center. Also referred to as Houston Airport it serves the Greater Houston area, operating both domestic and international flights. The airport offers several different transportation alternatives to get to the city center, including taxis, rental cars, buses, and shuttle services.
Taxi
Taxis are a convenient transportation alternative to get to the city center. Airport taxis operate 24 hours a day with tariff surcharges that apply between 8 pm and 6 am. Taxis are accessible from the arrivals level of terminals A, B, C, and E. A taxi from the airport to the city center takes about 30 minutes. For more detailed information on taxi fares please visit Houston Airport’s website.
Bus
Another transportation alternative to get to the city center from Houston Airport is by bus. METRO bus line 102 provides transportation from the airport to the METRO station downtown, with various stops along the way. The total trip takes about 1.5 hours. The bus stop is located at Terminal C, on the baggage claim level on the south side of the terminal. There are other bus routes that also provide transportation from the airport to other regions in Texas, such as Galveston, Easterwood Airport and Jack Brooks Regional Airport. For more information on bus routes please visit Houston Airport’s website.
Shuttle Services
Shuttle services are a great method of transportation to get to the city center from the airport. Houston Airport offers a variety of shuttle services, including courtesy shuttles and hotel shuttles. Shuttles depart from the arrivals level of Terminals A, B, C, and E. To access these shuttles follow the signs that read ‘Ground Transportation’ to the exit and from there follow the signs that read “Hotel Shuttles” and “Parking Shuttles”. For more information about shuttle services please visit Houston Airport’s website.
Rental Car
Renting a car is a great way to get to the city center from Houston Airport. It is also a comfortable option for getting around in the city during your trip. Rental car companies are located at the Rental Car Center, just 5 minutes away from the airport terminals. Shuttles provide transportation from the terminals to the Rental Car Center, just follow the signs that read “Rental Car”. The shuttles to the Rental Car Center are blue and white. Rental car companies that you can choose from include Advantage, Alamo, Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, National, and Thrifty. For more information on rental car companies and rates please visit Houston Airport’s website.
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