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Transportation to Airport from Portland City Center
Portland Intl. Airport
The standard way to get to Portland International Airport from the city center is by taxi; you can also prefer tramway as public transportation. However, there are also many private companies that take passengers to the airport with luxury vehicles ranging from minivans to limousines.
Another practical and fast alternative is to benefit from the hotel’s airport shuttle service, if any. If you rented a car for your Portland tour, you can go to the airport by this car and deliver it to the authorized agency at the airport.
Taxi
You can arrive at the airport by taxi from the city center in 20 minutes under normal traffic conditions. The cost of getting to the airport by taxi is about 25-30$.
Shuttle Service
There are a great number of private companies that take passengers from the city center to the Portland International Airport, where millions of passengers board in every year. You need to make a reservation in advance to take advantage of the services of these companies that work based on door to door system. Your hotel can provide you with contact information. The vehicles range from standard automobiles and buses to luxury minivans and limousines.
Rent a car
You can rent a car from many international or local companies in the city center. You need to drive on the I-84 E highway to get to the airport from the city center. You can arrive at the airport in about 20 minutes.
Tramway
In order to get to the airport, you can take the Max. Red Line tram from the city center station. The pedestrian way from airport station to the terminal is only 50 meters.
Hotel Shuttle Service
Nearly all hotels have their own airport shuttle service. You can arrive at the airport in about 20 minutes making reservation in advance. It should be noted that this is a paid service and it may cost a little more than taking a taxi.
Airport Information
The Portland International Airport, the Oregon State’s largest airport, serves as both civilian and military airport. The airport hosts 90% of passenger flights and 95% of cargo flights. The Portland International Airport is located 12 miles north-east of the city.
At the airport, there are a great number of local and international restaurants, cafes and bars as well as all basic units such as cash dispensers, currency exchange offices, post offices and luggage lockers. The airport has a special policy on shopping. All stores operate under ‘tax free’ and they are not allowed to sell their products at higher prices.
Alaska Airlines, Delta Airlines and United Airlines have lounge services at the airport. There is also a conference hall. Free wi-fi network is available for the passengers throughout the entire airport. A bike repair station and a mini cinema room are also available for your convenience.
Transportation to Shymkent City Center from Airport
Shymkent Intl. Airport
Shymkent, also known as Chimkent, is at the center of South Kazakhstan, one of the most populous regions of Kazakhstan. Situated on the junction of Turkestan-Siberia Railway, Shymkent is located 690 km west of Almaty and 120 km north of Tashkent. The city, with a population of approximately 855 thousand, was established on Sayram River Valley. Shymkent, Kazakhstan's third largest city, has a history of about 8 hundred years.
Located in the south of the country, Shymkent is a cultural, commercial, industrial and tourism center. Although Shymkent is a small and underpopulated city, it is an important location where transportation networks intersect thanks to the distance between the city and nearby tourist destinations. Railway transportation is also very popular in Shymkent. The city also has connections with important cities such as Baku, Yerevan and Tbilisi.
In order to go to the city from Shymkent International Airport which is approximately 11 km to the city center, you need to go to the area where you can get on a car, bus or taxi. These vehicles are located at the exit of the terminal. Or you can rent your own car from one of the companies located in the terminal and go to the city center in about 10-15 minutes.
Train
Fundamentally, the whole intracity and intercity transportation network of Shymkent is performed through the Shymkent railway station. The railway networks of Shymkent, Kazakhstan's third largest city, are linked to many cities of Kazakhstan. The train station, located 1.5 km from the city center, is in Kabanbay Batyr. From the airport, you can get to the train station, Sportivnaya, directly by bus.
Bus
Shymkent central bus station is located in Samal. At the same time there is the second biggest bus station in Ayna. Bus route 12 offers service between Shymkent Airport and the city center.
Apart from this, if you want to go to Almaty from Shymkent by bus, you should know that the travel will last about 12 hours. These buses depart from Avtovokzal Samal. Every half an hour there are buses to many parts of the city from Avtovokzal Samal which is located 4 km north of the city center.
Marshrutka
Shymkent marshrutka routes are almost the same as the buses. These two means of transportation are the most important public transportation vehicles in the city. There is also no big difference in terms of the fares. From Samal, where the central bus station is located, there are marshrutka services to many parts of the city. To get to the city from Shymkent Airport, you can use the marshrutkas waiting outside the terminal. According to the fares of 2013 ticket price is 50 Tenge.
Taxi
If you get on a taxi to go to the city center from Shymkent Airport, you need to pay approximately 21-25 TL for the travel. This travel of 10.8 kilometers lasts approximately 11-12 minutes. If you make a reservation by getting in contact with Avto-kz Taxi, which is the most popular taxi company in Shymkent, your taxi will pick you up at the airport.
Car Rental
We recommend you to evaluate renting a car as your last option if your visit will be short and you will spend your time only in the center of Shymkent. Because the city has a small surface area, you can prefer other alternatives instead of renting a car. If you have rented your car from the airport and want to get to the city center, you can use the highway M-32.
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