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It is possible to get to the airport easily from San Jose city center or from different points in the vicinity. Taxi, shuttle services, hotel shuttle services are among the frequently preferred transportation alternatives. If you want to travel by a more luxurious means of transportation, you can rent a limousine. It is also possible to get to the airport by train, tramway or bus.

Taxi

Taxi journeys are charged at 3 dollars per mile, excluding the initial fee. It costs about 15-18 dollars to reach San Jose International Airport from the city center. 15% discount is available for passengers over 65 years of age. You can get to the airport in 10 minutes by taxi.

Train, Tramway and Bus

You can reach the airport by Amtrak Train, tramway line or bus options. When you get off any of these vehicles, you can benefit from free shuttle services that provide transportation to the airport for passengers. You can get to the airport in 50 minutes by tram 901 from San Jose city center.

Shuttle Services

28 different private companies in San Jose take passengers to the airport from and around the city center. You can get the contact information of these companies from your hotel or you can ask them to arrange a shuttle service for you. These services pick up the passengers from where they want and drop them off at the airport.

Rent a car

You can contact one of the car rental companies in the city center and rent a car to enjoy a more comfortable and free travel for your entire trip. You need to deliver the car in the private area of the car rental center just opposite Terminal B at the airport. If you want to go to Terminal B, you can get to the terminal by a short walk from the car rental area. If you need to go to Terminal A, you can benefit from the free shuttle services, which depart no later than 10 minutes during the day.

Limousine Rental

There are tens of companies providing limousine rental service in San Jose. Your hotel can also help you with this.

Hotel Shuttle Service

Many hotels and motels in San Jose provide airport shuttle services. 6 of these hotels provide shuttle services free of charge. If you want to take advantage of this service offered by your hotel, you need to make a reservation in advance.

Airport Information

Just 4 miles from the city center, San Jose International Airport has a modern and eco-friendly terminal building. You can enjoy your time in a large number of eating and drinking areas while you are at the airport, as well as you can spend your time by doing shopping.

The Club lounge at the airport is open to anyone for $40 without a membership card; in addition, you don't have to be an airline customer as well. You can take advantage of the free wi-fi network at all terminals of the airport.

At the airport, various service units such as pet rest area, meditation room, cash dispenser and massage chairs are at your service. If you can play the piano, you can give a recital by playing the piano, which is available for the passengers in Terminal A.

It is very easy to reach the airport from San Jose city center or from different points nearby. Taxi, shuttle services and hotel shuttle services are among the mostly preferred alternatives. If you want to travel by a more luxurious means of transport, you can rent a limousine. It is also possible to reach the airport by train, tram or bus.

Taxi

Taking a taxi is charged at 3$ per mile, excluding the initial fee. It costs about 15-18 dollars to get to San Jose International Airport from the city center by taxi. A 15% discount is applied to the passengers over 65. If you take a taxi, you can arrive at the airport in 10 minutes.

Train, Tramway and Bus

You can reach the airport by Amtrak train, tramway or bus. No matter which option you prefer, there are free shuttle services that carry passengers to the airport. You can get to the airport in 50 minutes by the tram number 901 from San Jose city center.

Shuttle Service

28 different private companies in San Jose provide shuttle service for the passengers from the city center and different points nearby. You can request your hotel to provide you the contact information of the companies or arrange a shuttle service for you. These services take their passengers from where they want and drop them off to the airport.

Rent a car

You can rent a car for your entire trip by agreeing with one of the car rental companies in the city center and enjoy the comfort and freedom of your travel. After your travel, you need to deliver the rental car in the delivery area at the car rental center just opposite terminal B. If you want to go to terminal B, you can get to the terminal by a short walk from this point. If you need to go to terminal A, you can benefit from the free shuttle service which departs every 10 minutes at the last all day long.

Limo Rental

There are dozens of limo rental companies in San Jose. Your hotel can also help you with this.

Hotel Shuttle Service

Many hotels and motels in San Jose have their own airport shuttle services. 6 of them provide this service free of charge. If you want to take the advantage of this opportunity, you should make reservation in advance.

Airport Information

San Jose International Airport is located just 4 miles from the city center and it is a modern and eco-friendly building. As long as you are at the airport, you can spend your time in a large number of food and beverage stores as well as you can enjoy shopping.

The lounge named The Club at the airport is open for anyone who pays 40$ without the obligation of being a cardholder or airline customer. You can benefit from the free wi-fi network at all terminals of the airport.

There are also pet rest area, meditation room, cash dispenser and massage chairs at the airport. If you can play the piano, you can give a recital by enjoying the piano that is located in terminal A and made available for the passengers.

Taxi

Taxi rates in Dubai are quite cheap. Since the airport is located in such close proximity to the city center taxis are one of the most preferred methods of transportation. Especially if you’re traveling with a few people! Airport taxis belong to a state-run company and all of them operate by using a taximeter. Most of the taxi drivers are immigrants who speak English. The taxi ride to the city center from the airport is quite short, when there’s no traffic. For example, it takes about 10 minutes to get to the city center and about 15 minutes to get to the World Trade Center. You can find airport taxis at the arrivals hall exit of every terminal. 

Bus

Buses are the cheapest transportation alternative to get to the city center but taking a taxi is a bit more laborious. Buses are also a slower method of transportation especially if you have a lot of luggage and land during rush hour.  People who are familiar with the city generally prefer taking the bus. You can access different buses from the airport’s three terminals. However, the main bus line passes by the bus stop in front of Terminal 1. Most of the international flights to Dubai land at Terminal 1. Some lines pass by more than one terminal. There are bus lines with various routes that run every 20-30 minutes from Terminal 1. The most widely used bus lines to get to the city center are lines 401 and 402. Bus line 401 departs from Dubai International Airport and goes to the Al Sabkha stop, with stops along the way including DNATA, Al Maktoum Road, and Deira Taxi Station.

Bus line 402 departs from the airport and goes to the Al Ghubaiba stop, with stops along the way including Deira City Center, Al Karama, Golden Sands, and Al Mankhool.

In addition to these two main lines there are other lines that pass in front of Terminal 1. You can take the C1 bus to Satwa Bus Station, bus No. 4 to the Rashidiya stop or Gold Souq stop, or bus X28 to destinations that are further away, like the Jebel Ali stop. You can also access these stops taking other buses that follow different routes.

Buses usually operate from 5 am to 11 pm. The operating hours for certain bus lines can vary. There are also bus lines that operate at night. For example the C1 line is a night bus, which departs from Terminal 3, passes by Terminal 1, and runs on the following route to the Satwa Bus Station, Cargo Village, Flame Intersection, DNATA, Clock Tower, and El Maktum.

The N4 bus, which goes to the same station but passes through Deira City Center, is another. The N1 night bus departs from Terminal 2, stops at Terminal 1, and goes through Deira City Center all the way to the Jebel Ali Gardens.

Passengers going to Abu Dhabi from Dubai need to get on the buses departing from Al Ghubaiba. Abu Dhabi is located 160 km from the city center and the bus ride there takes about 2 hours.

Similarly, those who want to go to Sharjah, which is located 10 km from Dubai, can find buses that depart from the same stop. One thing to take note of is making sure to get your bus ticket or bus card before boarding the bus because you cannot pay in cash on the bus. You can purchase a single use or daily use bus card. You have to swipe your card twice on the bus, once when you get on and once when you get off. 

Metro

One of the easiest and most comfortable transportation alternatives to get to the city center is by metro. By using Dubai’s modern metro network you can get to the city center and surrounding locations avoiding any traffic. A standard metro ticket is slightly more expensive than the bus but it is still very reasonable. The metro also features different ticket classes for those who want a more comfortable experience. The Gold Class ticket is twice as much as a standard ticket. The Dubai Metro also has areas reserved solely for women and children. These areas are not mandatory but women who want can travel in a separate section by using these areas. The Dubai Metro runs from 5:50 am to midnight, except on Fridays. On Fridays the metro doesn’t start to run until 1 pm. If you have to go to the airport after midnight you won’t be able to use the metro.

The Dubai Metro operates two lines, the Red Line and the Green Line. You can access the Red Line from Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 at the airport. The metro system is fully automated and runs without a driver. The metro departs every 4 to 8 minutes.

Trains that depart from the Rashidiya Station to Jebel Ali Metro Station pass by the following stops respectively, Emirates, Airport Terminal 3, Airport Terminal 1, GIGICO, Deira City Center, Al Rigga, Union, Burjuman, Al Karama, Al Jafiliya, World Trade Center, Emirates Tower, Financial Centre, Dubai Mall, Business Bay, Noor Bank, First Gulf Bank, Mall of Emirates, Sharaf, Dubai Internet City, Nakheel, Dubai Marina, Jumeirah Lakes Tower, Nakheel Harbour, Ibn Battuta, Energy and Danube. A significant part of this route is above ground so you can enjoy views of the city. The Union and Burjuman stops along this route intersect with the Green Line, which passes through the Old City. Passengers can transfer to the Green Line from these stops and head to different areas. The Green Line operates between the Etisalat Metro Station and the Creek Metro Station. Stations on the Green Line are Etisalat, Al Qusais, Dubai Airport Free Zone, Al Nahda, Statdium, Al Qiyadah, Abu Hail, Abu Baker Al Siddique, Salah Al Din, Union, Baniyas Square, Palm Deira, Al Ras, Al Ghubaiba, Al Fahidi, Burjuman, Oud Metha, Dubai Healthcare City, Al Jadaf, and Creek. 

You can get off the metro at a stop that is convenient for you and transfer to a bus or take a taxi to reach your destination. There are many hotels and shopping centers that are located about 15-minutes away from these stops on foot.

Rental Car

You can rent a car at the airport from rental car companies located in each terminal. The price of gasoline in the city is fairly cheap, which allows for a more flexible itinerary. For example, if you rent a car while in Dubai you could travel to other cities in the United Arab Emirates like Abu Dhabi or Sharjah. Visiting these cities by car is much more convenient than using public transportation options.

There are 12 rental car companies at Dubai International Airport; Avis, Budget, Al Wefaq, Diamondlease, Dollar, Europcar, Fast, Hertz, National, Payless, Sixt and Thrifty.

Hotel Shuttle Service

There are many hotels in Dubai that offer shuttle services to and from the airport. However these services are usually for a cost. We recommend inquiring about these services when making your hotel reservation. Some hotels that are located in close proximity to the airport might offer this shuttle service for free.

Sharjah International Airport, connecting Dubai with other centers in the world, is about 15 kilometers away from the city center. While there are means of public transports that you can benefit in this route, these vehicles do not operate frequently. If you want to go to Sharjah or Dubai from the airport, the best option would be to take a taxi. You can find a taxi 24 hours a day at the airport. If you are planning to spend a few days or more in the city, you can also opt for renting a car as an alternative to the taxis. Almost all of the major international car rental companies serve passengers at the airport. Getting to the center of Dubai from Sharjah International Airport takes an average of 20-30 minutes. If you will get on the road in the city at a time when traffic is heavy, you should not forget it will take you a bit longer than this.

Car Rental

You can rent a car 24 hours a day, seven days a week from companies such as Hertz, Budget, Maximum, Sixt, Europcar, Dollar and AVIS which serve at Sharjah International Airport. If you would like to rent a car from Hertz, you can contact the company at 06-552-8290 and get information. If you prefer to rent your car from Budget, you can call the rental office at 06-558-0366 for more detailed information and reserve your car. If you wish your car to be ready at the airport close to the city center of Dubai when you land, you can also call companies like Sixt at 06-558-0310, Europcar at 06-558-1322 and Dollar Rent A Car at 06-336-5065.

Bus

You can also take the bus from the airport to the get to the city center of Sharjah or Dubai. But you have to keep in mid that it is not possible to take a bust to go to Dubai from the airport late at night. If you need to get to Sharjah and your flight is not too late, you can take advantage of buses departing every 15 minutes. Although they are not practical and fast, buses stand out with their advantages in terms of price. As a more economical and alternative method, you can also take the bus to the city center and continue by taxi to the hotel or to other places you want to reach in the city.

Taxi

Passengers landing to Dubai's Sharjah International Airport mostly prefer taxis to get to the center of Dubai or Sharjah . At the airport there is a 24-hour taxi service every day of the week. You can continue your trip to the city center by taking one of these taxis as soon as you exit the terminal, without having to search for any different vehicles. All the taxis in Dubai have taximeters. Thanks to these devices, you can travel without worrying about the amount you will pay. The opening fare of the taxis at the airport is usually more than the ones in the center. On the other hand, the average fare for the journey from the airport to the city center would cost around 30-40 USD.

Private Airport Shuttle

If you need to travel from the airport to the center of the city with a few people or more crowded groups, one of the best vehicles you can choose without a doubt is the private airport shuttles. Many companies in the city offer this service. The fares of these shuttles vary according to the distance traveled and the number of passengers. You can reach your hotel or other important points in the center of Dubai with these private shuttles. If you reserve one of these vehicles and pay in advance of your arrival, you can benefit from these at more reasonable prices and you can find your shuttle ready at the terminal at the time of your arrival.

Luxury Transfer Vehicles

If you want to travel from Sharjah International Airport to the city center with a much more luxurious and comfortable vehicle, you can choose limousines that are preferred mostly by those visiting the city for business purposes. The limousines that pick up their passengers from the departure gates of Sharjah Airport take them to the center very quickly compared to other vehicles. This is also why limousines offer a great advantage for passengers who want to save time.