Quick Flight Summary from Samana to San Francisco
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Transportation to Airport from Samana City Center
Samana El Catey Intl. Airport
Samana El Catey Airport is 40 minutes away from the city centre, 1 hour away from Las Galeras, 30 minutes away from Las Terranas, and 10 minutes away from Sanchez. There are a few means of transport to the airport. The most practical of which is undoubtedly taking a taxi. You might also prefer the more economic options of taking a bus, renting a car, or using transfer services.
Bus
There is no direct service to the Samana El Catey Airport from Samana city centre even though buses play a big part of the transport within the city. You first need to take a 30-minute bus ride to Sanchez. The tickets for the hourly bus to Sanchez from Samana cost 1-3 dollars as of 2017. Once you’ve reached Sanchez, you can hop on a taxi and be at Samana El Catey Airport in 6-7 minutes. The buses to Sanchez operate under Caribe Tours and it’s possible to do pick seats by making a reservation by calling (809) 221 44 22.
Taxi
An essential part of inner city travel, taxis can provide 24/7 direct transport to Samana El Catey Airport from wherever you are in Samana. You may need to pay around 30-40 dollars to reach the airport from Sanchez, and the total time for the journey should take 10-15 minutes. Another option is to take a taxi from Samana city centre. This will cost you around 100 dollars and you should reach Samana El Catey Airport in around 40 minutes.
Car Rental
If you’re asking about the cheapest and quickest way to reach Samana El Catey Airport then we recommend car rental. There are numerous local and international car rental agencies in both Samana city centre and in Sanchez. There is just one thing you should watch out for: make sure that you ask the car rental agency whether it’s possible to leave the you car in Samana El Catey Airport. Once you know this then you can choose the correct agency and just leave your vehicle in from of the airport. In order to reach Samana El Catey Airport from Samana city centre, we recommend taking the Turistico Atlantico/133 road from Aeropuerto El Catey.
Airport Information
Samana El Catey International Airport opened up on the 6th of November, 2006, and is also known as Internacional Presidente Juan Bosch (AISA). Some of the companies that offer flights to and from Samana El Catey Airport are Air Berlin, Air Canada, Air Europa, Air France, Iberia, Delta Airlines, WestJet, Air Transat, and more. Almost 5 million passengers pass through Samana El Catey Airport every year, and amenities here include unlimited internet access, VIP lounges, bank services, ATM machines, and a tourist information centre amongst others.
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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