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Nottingham Airport

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Approximate Flight Duration

11 hour

Approximate Travel Distance

8837 Km

Transportation to Airport from San Jose City Center

Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport

Juan Santamaria International Airport is located 11 miles of San Jose, which is the capital and one of the most developed cities of Costa Rica. The transportation alternatives that you can use to get to the airport from the city center are bus, taxi, car rental and shuttles of the tour operators. Taxis are among the best options that you can prefer since they offer transportation service without any destination or time limitation. Passengers who want to travel for more affordable fares can benefit from the buses that carry passengers to Juan Santamaria International Airport from morning hours to evening hours. You can also benefit from the car rental alternative for travelling from the city center to the airport. You can also use the car you have rented for travelling in and around the city. It is possible to find many car rental offices in the center and at the airport. However, if you need to travel during the crowded seasons, you can make a reservation before your travel by getting in contact with one of the car rental companies in order not to have trouble in finding a car.

Bus

The buses operating between San Jose city center and Juan Santamaria International Airport are the most economical vehicles you can use for your transportation to the airport. The buses depart near the Nuestra Señora de La Merced Catholic Church in the center. Buses start operating at early hours and after midnight you cannot be able to find a bus. For this reason, if you need to travel to the airport from the city center at a late hour, you can prefer getting on a taxi or renting a car in advance. If the place you are staying in is close to the bus stop in the city center and you need to travel in the daytime, you can choose the bus option which is nearly as fast as taxis and have a chance to travel for a much more affordable cost. You can buy your bus ticket when you come to the stop and continue your travel directly to the airport. If you need to get to the airport from one of the beaches located in the regions like Puntarenas and Guanacaste, you can get on one of the buses carrying passengers on these routes. Traveling to the airport from San Jose city center lasts about 35-40 minutes. The travel from the other points near the center varies between 20-40 minutes depending on their proximity to the airport.

Taxi

Taxis, which you can easily find at many points of San Jose city center, are among the fastest alternatives that you can benefit from when travelling to the airport. The distance between the city center and airport is about 11 miles and at the end of this distance the taxi fares don’t increase much. If your hotel is located in the center, you can ask your hotel to call a taxi for you or you can get on one of the passing taxis. One of the biggest advantages of taxis is that you have a chance to find a taxi anywhere and anytime you want without any limitation. If you need to travel to Juan Santamaria Airport from a location that is far from the center and airport, you can still use the taxi option but you should keep in mind that the fare you will pay will be higher depending on the distance. In this case, you can evaluate other transportation alternatives such as the shuttles of tour operators or you can bargain with the driver on the fare before getting on the taxi and travel to the airport comfortably without paying too much.

Car Rental

In the center, many international car rental companies such as Alamo, Hertz, Budget and Enterprise or alternative companies such as Solid, Apex, Nu and Payless offer car rental service for the passengers who want to travel to the airport in a comfortable way. After renting your car in the city center, you can reach the airport terminal in about 20-30 minutes by following the airport direction signs. You can deliver your car at the airport by preferring a car rental company which has also an office at the airport. In addition, you can get in contact with one of the companies in advance and learn whether you can deliver the car at the airport or not. If you want to rent a car in the city, you will need certain documents such as a driver’s license valid in the country and passport. While renting a car, you should bring these documents with you. After renting your car, you can take a city map with you in order to find your way more easily.

Tour Operator Shuttle

In the city, the companies such as Interbus and Gray Line Airport Express offer a different transportation alternative for the transportation to the airport from the city center. Travelling with the shuttles of tour operators is ideal and affordable for crowded groups and those travelling for business purpose. The fares of these shuttles can vary depending on the distance and the number of passengers. If you want to take advantage of these shuttles, you should get in contact with one of the companies in advance and make a reservation. As you can use these shuttles for travelling to the airport from the city center, you can also use them for travelling to different regions of Costa Rica or other countries.

Airport Information

Juan Santamaria Airport which connects San Jose, the capital of Costa Rica, with many different parts of the country and world, offers a great and comfortable atmosphere for its guests with shopping, eating and drinking opportunities as well as recreational areas. You can buy souvenirs by visiting Vida Pura located within the airport terminal or spend time by taking a glance at gift alternatives. Colibrí Craft Store, Green Trails, Casa Tica and Morpho Store Britt Shop Costa Rica are other options you can evaluate at the airport. Duty Free shops located in different parts of the airport are waiting for passengers who want to buy perfume, souvenir, alcoholic or non-alcoholic drink or chocolate for budget-friendly prices. If you want to have a snack before leaving the airport, you can visit Q Corner by Quiznos, Teriyaki Experience, Smashburger, Cinnabon or Quiznos to Go. If you have enough time and enjoy eating or drinking in a good place, you can prefer Bar 45° GastroPub, Malinche Restaurant or Café Lavazza. You can benefit from the free internet connection in many parts of the airport while waiting for your flight. If you need to make money transfer or perform any other banking transactions, you can find BAC San Jose, Bancredito, Global Exchange, Scotiabank, Citibank and ATH branches or ATMs at the airport terminal. The recreational areas and passenger lounges are among the areas where you can spend time on comfortable seats while waiting for your flight. If you need to park your car at Juan Santamaria Airport, you can use the parking area of the airport which has a capacity of 400 vehicles. The fees of this parking area which you can benefit from daily, weekly or monthly can vary depending on these periods.

Transportation to Nottingham City Center from Airport

East Midlands Airport

There are plenty of options to respond to your budget and needs in order to reach the city center from East Midlands Airport, which is 15 miles from Nottingham city center. You can get a taxi airport at any time and easily benefit from this service.

You can make online reservations in advance to rent a car from the car rental offices that will welcome you at the airport, or you can contact the car rental offices directly when you arrive at the airport. You can take advantage of the options like bus, train, private car, shuttle services and rental car, as well as you can ride a bike to the airport.

Car

If you travel by your car, you need to use the routes A453 and A50 to get to Nottingham city center from the airport. You can reach the city center directly from East Midlands Airport by following ‘Nottingham’ signs on these routes.

Those who travel from the airport to the city by their cars can benefit from the car park for a short or long time. At the airport car park, conveniently priced options are also available for those traveling regularly. There is also a short-time parking area for those who want to pick up or send off their relatives. For a short-time parking at the airport for up to 30 minutes, the amount you need to pay for parking is £3.

Bus

You can also get on the affordable buses to reach Nottingham city center from East Midlands Airport. These buses depart from the stops just outside the airport terminal and take their passengers directly to Nottingham city center 7 days 24 hours. In addition to Nottingham, you can also get to the destinations such as Derby, Leicester, Long Eagon and Coalville. You can get information about bus routes and ticket prices from the bus drivers, as well as you can buy tickets from them.

Airport Shuttle Services

It is not possible to reach Nottingham city center directly from the airport by taking a shuttle service. The shuttle services take you to Sheffield and Leeds. By taking the airport shuttle services, you can also reach Luton, Gatwick and Heathrow airports in the capital London. You can call 08717 818181 for more information about the National Express shuttle services.

Taxi

If you want to continue your journey from the airport to the city center by taxi, you can get a taxi waiting for the airport passengers just outside the airport terminal. Taxi service at East Midlands Airport is provided by the Arrow Cars and you can also pay by your credit card for the taxi ride.

As with many other airports, you can take advantage of taking a taxi 7 days 24 hours and the taxi fare is not so expensive in the city. However, you can bargain with the taxi driver about the average cost of the taxi ride to reach your destination before getting on the taxi. If there are other passengers going in the same direction with you, you can travel together.

Train

You can travel by a connecting train from the airport to the different destinations around the city. To do this, you should firstly get on the buses departing from the airport every 20 minutes and then reach the train station which is about 40 minutes away from the airport.

Once you arrive at the train station, you can easily transfer to one of the trains heading up to different destinations such as Birmingham, Sheffield or Chesterfield.

If you take a bus from the airport to reach the station located in Nottingham, you can easily reach Lincoln and other cities in the east of the United Kingdom.  The buses to Nottingham depart from the airport every 30 minutes and they arrive at the station after a 30-minute journey.

If you take the Long Eaton bus which departs every 20 minutes from the airport, you can easily reach the capital London and other cities in the south of the country from this station.

After a 20-minute ride, the buses take their passengers to the Long Eaton station which is the hub of the trains heading up to the south

Bicycle

You can ride a bicycle to reach the city by taking advantage of riding your bicycle on the specially designed cycling lanes between the airport and the city center and leaving your bicycle in the bike stand area near the airport exit gates. Bicycles are often preferred for transportation in Nottingham city center. The bicycle option, which is usually used by the airport staff or the city dwellers to travel between the airport and the city center, also offers a different option for the airport passengers and visitors.

Rent a car

Going to Nottingham city center by a rental car is also among your alternatives. You can choose from the globally-known car rental companies where you can find at the airport and you can easily rent a car.

Hertz, Enterprise, Europcar and National are at your service at the airport if you are planning to rent a car. If you want to get information about rental cars in advance by contacting the car rental companies at the airport, you can contact Enterprise by calling +44 (0)1332 812 828 or you can call Europcar at +44 (0)1332 853 679.


Nottingham Airport

East Midlands Airport, which is located 23 km from the city centers, offers passengers a variety of transportation alternatives to get to the city center. These options vary in pricing to suit different budgets. Taxis are readily available at the terminal exit and are an easy transportation alternative to get to the city center.

There are also many rental car offices located at the airport. You can rent a car from one of those offices or book a vehicle in advance by making a reservation online. You can also get to the city center from the airport by bus, train, car, or by bike.

Car

Driving to the city center from the airport is easy and enjoyable via the A453 and A50 roads. You can get to the city center directly from East Midlands Airport by following the Nottingham signposts.  

Those traveling from the airport to the city by car can benefit from the short-term and long-term parking options at the airport. The airport parking lots provide conveniently priced options for those who travel to and from the airport on a regular basis. There is also a short stay car park for those dropping off or picking up loved ones. The short stay car park allows you to park your vehicle for 30 minutes for 3 pounds. 

Bus

Buses are an affordable transportation alternative to get to the city center from East Midlands Airport. These buses depart from the bus stops located outside of the airport terminal. Buses provide transportation to Nottingham city center 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. There are also buses that provide transportation to destinations outside of Nottingham such as Derby, Leicester, Long Eagon, and Coalville. You can get more detailed information on bus routes and ticket prices from the bus driver. Bus tickets can also be purchased from the bus driver when on board.

Airport Shuttles

Unfortunately, airport shuttles do not provide direct transportation to Nottingham city center. These shuttle services provide transportation to Sheffield and Leeds. You can also use these airport services to get to Luton, Gatwick, and Heathrow airports in London. For more detailed information about National Express services please call 08717 818181.

Taxi

Taxis to the city center are a convenient method of transportation. Taxis are readily available in front of the terminal exit. The on-site licensee airport taxi company at East Midlands airport is Arrow Cars. Most of these vehicles are equipped with a credit card payment system. 

As with many airports, the taxis at East Midlands Airport operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Taxi fares in the city are quite reasonable. However, if you want to know the average fare before heading out you can always ask the taxi driver beforehand.

Train

The airport isn’t directly served by train, however the railway station is located very close by. Buses to the station depart from in front of the terminal and run every 20 minutes. The bus service to the station takes about 40 minutes. Here you can transfer to the train and travel to other areas surrounding the city.

Once you arrive at the train station, you can easily transfer to one of the trains that travel to Birmingham, Sheffield or Chesterfield.

Once you get to the station in Nottingham from the airport by bus you can easily transfer to one of the trains that provide transportation to Lincoln and other cities in the eastern part of the United Kingdom. Nottingham buses depart from in front of the terminal every 30 minutes and take 30 minutes to get to the station.

The Long Eaton buses depart from in front of the terminal every 20 minutes and head to the station. From this station you can easily travel to the capital city of London or other cities in the south of the country.

Trains at Long Eaton Station travel to the south. The bus from East Midlands Airport takes 20 minutes to get to Long Eaton Station.

Bicycle

Another unique way to get to the city center is by bike. The bicycle parking areas located close to the terminal exit and the designated bike paths make biking to the city center easy and convenient. Bicycles are a very popular method of transportation in Nottingham city center. Locals and airport employees tend to bike between the airport and the city center but it could be a exceptional experience for visitors as well, especially if you don’t have excess luggage.

Rental Car

Renting a car is another convenient transportation alternative to get to the city center from the airport. There are many well-known international rental car companies located at East Midlands Airport, making it even easier to rent a car.

Rental car companies that you can choose from include Hertz, Enterprise, Europcar and National. You can also book a vehicle in advance and get more information by calling one of the rental car offices. To contact Enterprise call +44 (0)1332 812 828 and to contact Europcar call +44 (0)1332 853 679.  

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