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Jacksonville International Airport can be easily reached by alternative methods such as car rental, shuttle services, taxis, airport services and limousines from the city center or other important centers around the area. The limousines are most frequently used in the city for this purpose, and are very suitable for passengers that value comfort as they come with special chauffeurs. If you preference is economically suitable transport rather than comfort or speed, you can use hotel shuttle services and the airport shuttles. You can also rent a car from the center and then fly directly after leaving the rental car at the airport terminal provided that you are inform the car rental agency in advance. If you prefer a more classical and direct method to get to the airport other than these then you can just take a taxi. There are shuttle services from some of the hotels nearby and in the center. You can get information from your hotel in advance and if it’s possible take shuttle service to Jacksonville International Airport.

Car Rental

The best way to get to Jacksonville International Airport from the city center is to rent a car. There are many alternatives for passengers in the city in terms of car rental, including Hertz, Enterprise, and AVIS. You can pick up your rental car and follow road signs to Jacksonville International Airport. If you need to leave your car at the airport for a while, you can use the airport's large car park. If you choose a car rental agency with an office at the airport, you will have the option of leaving your car at the airport.

Taxi

You can find a taxi almost every hour in the city without difficulty, day or night, to take you from the city center to Jacksonville International Airport. If you go to the airport by taxi, the fare will vary depending on where you are coming from and it’s off the meter. If you need to travel to the airport from a far away point, you can try to determine the price with taxi driver to settle for a price that will keep to your budget-friendly. If you can’t negotiate a fixed price, then you can learn the average rate and if necessary pick a different method of transport.

Shuttle Services

There are shuttle services to Jacksonville International Airport from the city center at certain times of day. To get on these services it is usually necessary to come to the pre-determined locations in the center. For this reason, the services may not be the best alternative for those who prefer an uninterrupted and comfortable journey. However, if you are staying in a district close to the center, you can learn the points of departure of the shuttle services from your hotel.

Airport Services

Airport services also provide a preferential option at affordable prices for passengers who want to get to Jacksonville International Airport. Airport shuttles usually operate between certain points, similar to shuttle services. If you are staying far away from the departure points of the airport services, you could take a taxi as far as departure point and then transfer use the airport services to save on money.

Hotel Services

Traveling to the airport with hotel shuttles is also a good option if you are staying in a hotel. Hotels usually provide transfer service to their guests at certain times of day. If your flight's departure time is within the hours of your hotel service, then you can take one of the services to Jacksonville International Airport. You can find detailed information about hotel services from the hotel's internet site or you can call speak with your hotel to tell them about your departure time to see what options are available.

Limousine Rental

Limousines for transportation to Jacksonville International Airport have long been one of the most preferred methods. The interest in using limousines may come from their high availability. Once you make a reservation from one of the limousine rental companies located in the center, your private limousine will be at your door shortly and will take you to the airport with the private driver as quickly as possible.

Airport Information

The Jacksonville International Airport has a large choice of restaurants and cafes, resting and waiting areas such as passenger lounges, art galleries and shops. You can get support whenever you want in almost any subject you have in mind at the airport counseling desk, or find some calm away from everything in the meditation room. There is also free wireless connection at the airport for those who need the Internet to take care of some things. If you want to relax a little while you are in Jacksonville International Airport, you can get a massage at the Comfort Zone Spa, which is open from early morning to late afternoon. It’s possible to withdraw or transfer money from ATM machines. If you want to dine at Jacksonville International Airport, you have many options such as Budweiser Track & Grill, Chili's Too, Burger King, Ciao Gourmet Market, Freshens, Quizno's, Shula's Bar & Grill, Starbucks and Vino Volo.

If you want to browse and shop for souvenirs without leaving the terminal, you can find Amelia Island Marketplace, Best Buy Express, Brighton Collectibles, Brooks Brothers stores. In addition to these, there are many other stores you can buy clothes, newspapers, magazines, flowers from such as CNBC News Stand, InMotion Entertainment, Insight, River City Travel Mart, and 24-Hour Flowers. There is also a large parking area at the terminal for passengers driving to the airport. You can park your car here or take advantage from the valet service. Please note that if you are traveling to the airport for business purposes, you also have the opportunity to make your calls in spacious meeting rooms. If you want to make use of the rooms then you will need to contact the airport in advance and make reservations.

Birmingham is a city located in West Midlands, England, at the basin of the Severn and Trent rivers. It is the one of the biggest cities in the country and the second most populated city in the country, after London. Those who want to travel to Birmingham fly into Birmingham Airport. The city contains five main areas that are intertwined. The first zone covers the area known as New Street, which is the innermost part of the city and considered the city center.

When it comes to urban transportation most of the city is accessible by bicycle or on foot. The executive body responsible for the public transportation network in the city is Network West Midlands. This institution encourages citizens and visitors to use bicycles to get around in the city. Buses provide transportation to most parts of Birmingham as well. Many of these bus lines are run by National Express West Midlands. There are also Diamond Buses that operate throughout the city. If you are planning on riding multiple buses throughout the day we would recommend buying a day ticket, also referred to as a daysaver, because it is more economical than buying a single trip ticket.

Single fare or daysaver tickets for National Express West Midlands buses can be purchased on board from the driver but you must have the exact fare, the driver cannot give you change. Therefore we recommend that you have the exact fare ready before boarding the bus. You can also purchase different ticket options with longer validity from the Pavilion Shopping Centre, which is located in close proximity to the Moor Street Station.

There are many public transportation alternatives in the city that provide transportation to the airport. Most of these options provide transportation to the airport from the city center or from the main train station. Birmingham Airport is located about 10 km from the city center.

Air-Rail Link

The Air-Rail Link is a people mover located above ground that provides transportation between the airport and Birmingham International Station. The Air-Rail Link operates from 5:15 am to 2 am and runs every 2 minutes. The total travel time between the airport and Birmingham International Station is 2 minutes.

Train

Once you get to Birmingham International Station via the Air-Rail Link you can take a train to New Street Station. The total trip to New Street Station from Birmingham International Station can vary between 10 and 20 minutes. Trains run every 5 to 15 minutes and operate from 6:15 am to 11:15 pm. Trains are usually more expensive when compared to buses. The rail service is provided by London Midland and has an extensive network throughout Birmingham. You can find maps detailing the train routes in tourist information offices located in various parts of the city. The fare for the train can vary depending on the region you will be traveling to. There are 3 main train stations in Birmingham. New Street Station is considered the main station and is located in the city center.

There are four different train lines that run throughout the city. The yellow line runs between Wolverhampton and Northampton, the green line runs between Hereford, Stratford-upon-Avon and Leamington Spa, the red line runs between Redditch and Lichfield Trent Valley, and the blue line runs between Rugeley Trent Valley and Walsall.

There are also longer lines that provide transportation to neighboring cities. The majority of the train lines intersect at certain points so passengers can easily transfer between lines.

Bus

Bus number 900 provides transportation to the city center from the airport. This bus runs every 15 minutes during the day and every 30 minutes at night and on Sundays.

Bus number 97 also provides transportation to the city center from the airport but it followers a longer route. However, one advantage that bus number 97 has is that it operates 24 hours a day. This bus runs every hour on the hour. Bus number 966 provides transportation from the airport to Solihull and Erdington.

This bus runs every 30 minutes during the day and every hour, on the hour, at nights and on Sundays. There is no central bus station in the city, instead buses depart from various parts of the city.

The majority of the buses pass through the Bull Street, Colmore Row, Moor Street, and Priory Queensway areas. Buses generally operate from 5 am to midnight.

There are two routes that buses follow, the Inner Circle, which runs through the city center and the Outer Circle, which avoids entering the city center and runs along the outskirts of the city center.   

There are also bus services that provide transportation between the suburbs, hospitals, and shopping centers. However these services run less frequently at night and on Sundays.

Coach

There are also coach services that provide transportation from the airport to Birmingham’s Digbeth Coach Station. The fare for these coach services are approximately the same as city buses. These coach services also operate at night.

Tram

The tram line in the city is referred to as the Midland Metro, so make sure not to mistake it for an underground metro line. Unfortunately, there is no tram line that provides transportation to the city center from the airport. There is only one tram line that operates throughout the city.

This line operates between Snow Hill Station, Wolverhampton, Jewellery Quarter, West Bornwich, Wednesbury and Bilston. The tram operates from 6:30 am to 11:30 pm on weekdays and on Saturdays. On Sundays the tram operates from 8 am to 11 pm.

Taxi

Getting to the city center from the airport by taxi takes about 20 to 30 minutes. Taking a taxi is very convenient however keep in mind that taxi fares in Birmingham are quite high.

Ferry

Ferry boats can be used as a public transportation alternative in the Gas Street Basin. However the city is not accessible from the airport by ferry.

Rental Car

There are 7 different international rental car companies at Birmingham Airport. You can rent a car from the rental car offices located at the airport or book your vehicle in advance by making a reservation online.