Popular Airport | Frederick Douglass - Greater Rochester Intl. Airport |
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Approximate Flight Duration | 1 hour |
Approximate Travel Distance | 319 Km |
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Transportation to Airport from Albany City Center
Albany Intl. Airport
Those who need to come to Albany International Airport from the city center can easily find a taxi in the city center, use the hotel shuttles or consider limousine rental options if they need a much more comfortable and luxurious trip. If you want to travel to the airport with a more affordable public transport, you can take a bus stop or rent a car and drive to the airport.
Taxi
You will often find it not difficult to find a taxi from other points in the vicinity of Albany's center or airport. Regardless of the time of day, taking taxi from the center is considered among the alternatives that the passengers who travel to the airport can evaluate. Taxi fares rise somewhat for those coming from distant places, but they do not reach the amounts that can put a burden your budget. If you have a credit card that you can use in the country, you can also pay the taxi fare by your card. However, make sure that the card is accepted in the vehicle by talking to the driver before considering the option of paying by card, thus you will avoid any problems.
Limousine
Many different limousine companies in the city offer passengers a faster and more comfortable journey. You can contact Capital Region Limo, one of the limousine rental companies, from 518-479-2020 and ask for a limousine to pick you up from wherever you want. If you prefer an airport transfer using limousines, you can reach the airport without driving or using public transport, so you can have a pleasant journey.
Hotel Shuttles
Many chain hotels in the city provide hotel shuttle service to the airport for their customers. The main advantage of these shuttles is that they are free or more affordable than other vehicles. To arrive at Albany International Airport by hotel shuttle, you must first contact the hotel you are staying at and, if necessary, book a shuttle service that would help you to be at the airport on time for your flight.
Bus
You can come to Albany International Airport by bus from both the city center and New York airports such as Newark, JFK and LaGuardia. You can also take the bus to the airport from different points such as Buffalo, Canton, Boston and Amsterdam. The departure times and points of buses carrying passengers may vary from each of these points. For this reason, if you prefer to travel by bus, you should plan your trip by learning the departure times in advance.
Car Rental
There are a lot of alternatives you can take advantage of in the city such as Hertz, Alamo, AVIS and Enterprise. By choosing one of these companies you can rent your car in just a few minutes and get on your way to the airport. To get to the airport you have to follow the signs that you will see at certain intervals along the way, but if you need support in this matter, you can get on your way with a navigation device.
Airport Information
The Albany International Airport, which hosts many passengers every year, serves you with spacious recreational areas, restaurants serving American and international cuisine, a variety of stores where you can shop, and an exchange office, a meeting room and ATMs. At the airport, you can spend some time at cafes and restaurants such as McDonald's, Dunkin Donuts, Adirodack Lodge, Silks Saratoga Bistro, Villa Fresh Italian Kitchen and Starbucks. Whether you want to shop for yourself or for gifts, you can easily find everything you need at the airport such as luggage, snacks, clothes, magazines, newspapers and souvenirs from stores such as Tech Valley Connect, Capital Market Place, CNBC Smart Shop and News Channel 13 Shop. Free wireless internet connection is available for passengers in all parts of Albany International Airport. In this way you can surf on the internet without any problems and complete all your transactions on the internet in minutes. There are also special airport tours at the airport on certain days of the week. Those interested in learning more about Albany International Airport can join one of these tours.
Transportation to Rochester City Center from Airport
Frederick Douglass - Greater Rochester Intl. Airport
When you go out of Monroe Country Airport terminal, which is located 4 miles southwest of the city center, you can find a taxi at any time of day or night, and you can easily travel to the city center from the airport. Alternative means of transportation offered to passengers at the airport include hotel shuttles, rental cars, shuttles of private service companies and limousines. If you need to travel to a different part after landing in the city, you can arrive at the bus station or train station by taxi from the airport and you can continue your travel with a more economical option. If you are planning to travel to different locations in and around Rochester, renting a car is one of the best options offering affordable and comfortable travel experience. Limousines are generally more luxurious and expensive than other alternatives. However, the use of limousines is extremely common in the country. You can travel from the airport to your hotel or a different destination by private shuttles. The most important advantage of the private shuttles is that they provide a more economical and comfortable solution for families, friends groups and more crowded organizations thanks to their large passenger capacities. Moreover, the fares of these shuttles are usually affordable if you will not travel to a place that is too far away from the city.
Hotel Shuttle
The Fairfield Inn by Marriott Rochester Airport, which is within walking distance from the airport terminal, is a hotel alternative that you can reach just in minutes. However, if you prefer staying at a hotel which is closer to the city center, you can benefit from the shuttles of many hotels such as Best Western, Country Inn, Radisson Hotel, Marriott Fairfield Inn and Hyatt Regency. Hotel shuttles generally carry passengers for free or for affordable prices. If you want to benefit from these shuttles, you need to make a reservation before landing at the airport and be ready at the terminal at the appointed time. If you don’t make a reservation in advance, you can get on a taxi waiting in front of the terminal.
Taxi
At the airport, it is possible to find a taxi at any hour of the day and night. The opening fare of the airport taxis are generally 10 dollars and the amount written on the taximeter is added to this fare for each mile. If you need to travel as a crowded group, don’t forget that you should pay an additional amount for each person. The amount you need to pay for travelling to the city center is not very high. It is also worth noting that before getting off the taxi, you should leave a tip for the 10% of the taxi fare just like in other cities of the United States.
Car Rental
For the passengers who want to rent a car at the airport, the options are almost endless. AVIS, National, Hertz, Alamo, Budget and Enterprise are waiting for those who want to continue their travel by renting a car at the airport. If you choose AVIS to rent a car, you can get in contact with the company by calling 1-800-331-1212 and make a reservation in advance in order to receive your car when you land at the airport. You can call 1-800-654-3131 for Hertz and call 1-800-736-8222 for Enterprise in order to get information and reserve your car. Once you have completed the car rental procedure, go out of the airport terminal and follow the directions continuing to the city center. In this way, you can reach the city center only in a few minutes. If you need to travel to a different destination from the airport, it is a good idea to take a navigation device with you in order not to get lost and to find your way easier.
Airport Shuttle
Another alternative for passengers who want to travel from the airport to the city center is using one of the airport shuttles provided by Rochester Shuttle Express and Around Town Shuttle Service companies. The shuttles pick passengers up from the airport terminal and carry them to many parts of the city without any need to transfer to any other vehicle. The fares of the shuttles may vary depending on the total number of passengers, but they are not too high. If you prefer benefitting from the airport shuttle service, you can get detailed information from the airport information desk about the points of departure and the average fares, or you can directly contact the drivers of the shuttles that you can find in front of the airport.
Bus and Train
To transfer from the airport to the train or bus, you need to come to Midtown Plaza first, which is located in Rochester city center. You can travel from the airport to the center by renting a car or getting on a taxi and then you can continue by train and bus. You can get to the bus terminal using the Regional Transit Service (RTS) transit buses. If you need to continue your travel by train, it will be the fastest and most practical option to arrive at the train station by getting on a taxi from the airport. Since the distance between the airport and the train station or the bus terminal is not too long, taxis are among the most preferred transportation options for this travel.
Limousine
In the United States, renting a limousine is one of the commonly used transportation option. If you want to benefit from these exclusive and luxurious vehicles for travelling from the airport to the city center, you can contact Diamond Limousine by calling 585 533-9050. You can call 585 206-2036 for Fairport Limo, 585 272-9760 for Prestigo Limos and 585 223-7780 for Pizzo's Park Place Limos. By choosing one of these companies, you can make your vehicle ready for you in front of the terminal and have a comfortable travel to the city center.
