| Popular Airport | Guadalajara Intl. - Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara Intl. Airport |
|---|---|
| Popular Airlines | |
| Approximate Flight Duration | 3 hour |
| Approximate Travel Distance | 2461 Km |
It is possible to reach Palm Beach International Airport from the city centre in approximately 10 minutes with a private vehicle, and in 25 minutes with public transportation.
Taxis are an easy and practical mode of transportation to the airport. However, if you prefer a more cost effective transportation method, you can take a bus or the Tri-Rail train from the city centre.
Renting a vehicle will not only make transportation to and from the airport easier, but will also have the same positive impact for the entirety of your trip. If you are staying in one of the hotels nearby the airport, the hotel shuttle service may be the most suitable option available.
It will take around 10 minutes to reach the airport with a taxi from the city centre. The taxi metre starts counting from 2.5 dollars, and 2.64 dollars are added per mile travelled. If larger and more comfortable vehicles such as a minivan or a limousine are preferred, you can ask your hotel to arrange one for you.
There are many car rental companies located in the city centre. You can either take the S Australian Avenue, the James L. Turnage Boulevard, or the N Congress Avenue to get to the airport. Each route to the airport takes less than 10 minutes in normal traffic conditions. There is a special car park area at the airport for you to return your rented vehicle.
You can reach the airport by taking bus routes 40 or 44 from the city centre, which lasts approximately 22 minutes. A bus ticket costs 2 dollars. The Tri-Rail from Miami to Palm Beach is another alternative to the airport. Once you get off the station, you can reach the airport with the use of a free shuttle service.
There are 10 hotels near the airport at West Palm Beach that provide shuttle services. You should remember to make a reservation beforehand to take advantage of this service. After getting off the shuttle, you need to walk a short distance to reach the terminal building.
Palm Beach International Airport is located 3 miles west of the city centre and accommodates around 6 million visitors annually. There are a variety of restaurants, cafes, and bars to please every visitor. In addition, there are many stores offering a wide range of products from clothes and accessories to toys and books.
Not only free Wi-Fi, but there are also phone charging stations throughout the airport. If you want to start your vacation well-groomed and relaxed, or to get some care after your holiday, you can visit the hairdresser, the spa centre, and the massage saloon at the airport.
There are many alternatives to go to the city from Guadalajara Airport, which is located Only 17 km from the city center. Among these alternatives, buses and shuttle minibuses are the most preferred means of public transportation. If you’re in hurry and want a faster transport, you can rent a car or take a taxi.
City buses that provide transportation from the airport to the city of Guadalajara take off 30 minutes after every plane landing at the airport. A ticket of city buses to Guadalajara central station, which is located close to the city, is 40 Mexican Pezos ($ 4). Buses departing from Terminal 1 also go directly to the Central Camionera Vieja, near the historic center. The fare is 6 Mexican dollars. In the meantime, you need to say "Bajan" where you want to get off the bus because some of the city buses do not have a push button for stopping.
Servicio Colectivo, a company affiliated to the airport, operates minibus services directly to the city from the airport once a day. Airport minibuses, a kind of shuttle, depart from the main terminal building and arrive in Guadalajara city center in 35 minutes. Tickets for the airport minibuses are around 120 Mexican dollars according to the most current data. You can buy your ticket for the minibus from the buffets or vending machines located outside the arrival terminal. In addition, GO Airport Shuttle and GDL Super Shuttle companies offer affordable services.
At the exit of both terminals of Guadalajara Airport there are taxis that take you directly to the city. If you want to make an advance reservation from airport taxis, you need to call +523336886002. They offer pre-reservation with more reasonable price options. But on average, you are asked to pay 250-300 Mexican dollars for a taxi ride from Guadalajara Airport to the city center (30 minute journey). During the night, starting at 10 am and ending at 6 am, a 25 percent raise is added to the regular wages because of the night tariff. In addition, taxis called Uber are more budget-friendly than normal. Uber taxis have vehicles at different capacities: 4, 6, 8 and 10 persons.
The airport terminal has world-class car rental companies such as Avis, Budget, Fox, Europcar, Hertz, Alamo, National, Veico Car Rental, Optima, Sixt and Thrifty Dollar. Besides, getting services from local car rental companies can be a good option in terms of budget. From Guadalajara Airport you have to use the Highway 23 motorway to Chapala to get to the city center. This journey lasts about 30 minutes.
