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5,750 Km
7 hour 10 min
Birmingham New Street Railway Station

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25 Apr 2024
from £10915

Transportation to Washington Airport from the City Center

Baltimore Washington International (BWI) Thurgood Marshall Airport

There are different transportation options to get to Baltimore Airport from the city center that is 54 kilometers away. These options include taxi, bus, metro-bus, train, transfer vehicle and car rental.

Taxi

Taking a taxi can be an extremely fast option to reach Baltimore Airport. You can reach the airport and catch your flight very comfortably and reliably thanks to the taxis you can easily get at anywhere all over the city.

Bus

Another option to get to Baltimore Airport is getting on a city bus. You can reach the airport affordably by the buses you can prefer according to where you are. You can prefer RTA buses if you want to board the bus in the Central Maryland area, or you can take ICC buses and the buses number 17 and 99 if you are in other areas.

Metrobus

You can go between metro station and Baltimore Airport via metrobus, which is an economical and fast transportation option. You can travel comfortably every day of the week thanks to metrobus, which departs every 40 minutes.

Train

You may want to reach Baltimore Airport by train that is one of the other economic transport options. You can choose from Amtrak, MARC and Light Rail trains. After getting off at the Marshall Railway Station, the last stop for each one, you need to board the buses departing every 12 minutes to get to Baltimore Airport.

Transfer Car

You can easily reach Baltimore Airport by taking advantage of the transfer car service provided by the hotels for their guests. You can make a pleasant journey by taking the paid or free of charge transfer car that your hotel prepares for you.

Rent a car

Your last transport option to get to Baltimore Airport is to rent a car. After renting a car at many car rental points in the city, you can catch the plane after a comfortable and peaceful journey.

Airport Information

Baltimore Airport which is located in Washington, the capital of the United States, serves internationally as one of the three major airports serving the region. Baltimore Airport, which has five terminals, provides many services such as lounges, lounge for passengers, language assistants, health center and pet care as well as wireless internet, lost goods office, cash dispensers, post offices, eating and drinking places and stores.

Firkin & Flyer, Duty Free, Tumi, Kiehl’s, Hudson News, Benefit Cosmetics, Tech Interaction, America, Brookstone, Johnston & Murphy, Onsite News, Fire & Ice, Be Relax, CNBC, Pandora, Invicta, Sunglass Hut, Taxco Sterling, The Body Shop, Pepper Palace, Swarovski and Old Bay are among the stores at the airport.

Obyrcki’s A-Bar, Arby’s, Auntie Anne’s Pretzles, KoDee Cakes, Chipotle, Leeann Chin, Mayorga Coffee, Nature’s Kitchen Fresh Cafe, Jamba Juice, McDonald’s, Philip’s Seafood, Vino Volo Wine Bar, Pinkberry Yogurt, Silver Diner, Starbucks, Gachi Sushi, Rams Head, Dunkin Donuts and Kraze Burgers are among the eating and drinking places at the airport.

Last Updated: 21 Dec 2016

Dulles Intl. Airport

You have transportation options such as taxi, bus, metrobus, metro and car rental to go to Dulles Airport from the city centers in the Washington area.

Taxi

You can get to Dulles Airport quickly and easily with taxis that you can call from every corner of Washington. Thanks to the very comfortable high tech taxis, you can reach airport in the fastest and most comfortable way.

Bus

City buses are another option you can choose from the city center to go to Dulles Airport. With the buses 981 and 983, which are called Fairfax Connector, you can directly access Dulles Airport. You can also get to airport with other city buses by transferring at certain points.

Metrobus

You have the possibility to reach Dulles Airport faster by metrobuses than buses. You can easily get to the airport thanks to the metrobus travelling between Rosslyn VA and L'Enfant Palaza. Metrobus is also a more economical choice.

Metro

You can go to Dulles Airport both fast and economically with the metro which you can get from metro station in the city center and metro stops. However, metro does not take you to the airport directly. You need to get off at the Silver Line Subway Station and take one of Washington Flyer buses. After this change, you will reach the airport in a few minutes.

Car Rental

You can easily get to Dulles Airport by renting a car from the car rental offices in Washington city center. You can catch your plane comfortably with the vehicles you can rent with or without driver.

Airport Information

Dulles Airport, located in the Virginia region of Washington, the capital of the United States of America, is the busiest airport in the capital serving to international flights. At Dulles Airport, which allows many passengers from 125 different regions of the world to visit Washington, there are three separate terminal buildings.

At the airport terminal buildings, there are information desks to answer passengers' inquiries, a lost-goods bureau where you can find lost items, embassies for international transactions, wheelchair service for the disabled, and a health center where you can get emergency medical help. In addition to these, there are numerous shops and cafés and restaurants in the airport to meet the needs of the passengers like shopping and eating and drinking.

Among the places you can have something to eat or drink at the airport are The Great American Bagel Bakery, Smashburger, The Firkin & Fox and Dunkin 'Donuts, Washingtonian, Chipotle, City Wok, Urban Market, Vino Volo, and Starbucks.

Among the stores you can shop at the airport are Burberry, Capitol City Ink, Hudson News, Montblanc, L'occitane, Stellar News, Swarovski, TUMI, Thomas Pink, Kiehl's, Techshowcase, and America.

Last Updated: 07 Feb 2017

Ronald Reagan Washington National  Airport

There are various alternatives for transportation from the city center to Ronald Reagan Airport, which is located close to Washington center. These alternatives include taxi, metro, bus and car rental.

Taxi

You can go to Ronald Reagan Airport by taking a taxi that is at your service 24 hours 7 days. You can quickly reach the airport without waiting by taxis you can call from anywhere in Washington. The taxis in Washington are also accessible for disabled passengers and you can pay taxi fare by credit card, as well as you can pay cash.

Metro

You can prefer to get on metro, which is fast, affordable and comfortable, in order to get to Ronald Reagan Airport. You can easily reach the airport thanks to metro that is in service from the early hours of the morning every day of the week.

Bus

You can also get to Ronald Reagan Airport economically by taking a bus from the bus stops and bus stations in the city. You will not have any difficulty going to the airport by the city buses that are furnished for the passengers' comfort.

Rent a car

You can also prefer to go to Ronald Reagan Airport by renting a car from the car rental companies in the city center. After a comfortable and pleasant journey, you can arrive at the airport on time and catch your flight. While renting a car, you can choose the brand and model you want, as well as you can rent a car with or without a driver.

Airport Information

Ronald Reagan Airport, which is located in Washington, the capital of the United States, is 5 kilometers away from the city center and is among the three most important airports in the region.

Ronald Reagan Airport, which is located on a very large area and has three terminal buildings in total, offers many services for passengers. Ronald Reagan Airport also offers free wireless internet and you can get help from the information desk. You can also find your lost items in the lost property office.

While relaxing in the lounge, you can also prefer to take advantage of the massage service provided at the airport for you. You can meet the visitors coming for you in the welcoming lounges, as well as you can get food and drinks or do shopping before or after your flight.

Among the eating and drinking places at the airport are Cibo, Meridian Deli, Page, World Bean Coffee, District Bar, Gallery Bar, McDonald’s, Starbucks, Hudson News, Dunkin’ Donuts, Fuddruckers, Say Si Bon, Taylor Gourmet and American Tap Room as well as many other places.

Many shopping stores such as Hudson News, Forbes News, iTravel 2 and Duty Free Americas are among the shopping stores where you can do shopping at the airport.

Last Updated: 21 Feb 2017

Transportation to Birmingham City Center from Airport

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. 

Last Updated: 10 Jun 2019

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Which airports can I use for Washington-Birmingham flights?

For Washington-Birmingham flights, you can use Baltimore Washington International (BWI) Thurgood Marshall Airport, Baltimore Greenbelt Airport, Bolling Afb Airport, Buzzards Pt S Airport, Dulles Intl. Airport, Pentagon Army Airport, Ronald Reagan Washington National  Airport as departure airport, and Birmingham Intl. Airport, Birmingham New Street Railway Station for arrival.

How many kilometers is the flight distance from Washington-Birmingham and how long does the flight take?

The flight distance between Washington-Birmingham is 5750 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 7 hour 10 minutes.

Which day is the most convenient for Washington-Birmingham flights?

When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Washington-Birmingham flights is Monday.

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