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There are plenty of options for passengers who want to travel to Raleigh Durham International Airport from the surrounding city centers. Passengers who come to the airport from the center usually prefer taxi, rental car, private service and transfer vehicles. Moreover, each of these options is extremely affordable and comfortable. There is no direct bus or train to get to the airport from the center but once you arrive at certain points, you can reach the airport terminals without any difficulty by transferring to taxis or shuttles. Hotel shuttles are among the vehicles quick and affordable options that can carry you to the airport from the door of your hotel.

Taxi

From both Raleigh and Durham you can arrive at the airport at a cost of about $ 30 with taxis. The taxi fare for the passengers coming from both settlements is about 30 dollars. This fare can vary depending on the distance to the center of the city. If you arrive at airport from Cary, you will have to pay an average of $ 21. However, if you are coming from Chapel Hill, you will have to pay an average taxi fare of $ 38- $ 40 to arrive at the airport. The airport is about 18 miles from Chapel Hill. If you need to travel from a remote area to the airport, you can use buses or trains first, then stop at the station or terminal and then take a taxi to the airport.

Transfer Service

You can get to the airport by a private transfer service from the places around the airport. The fees for these vehicles are usually not too low. They transport you directly from your hotel or from your location to the airport. Other alternatives to private transfer services such as shared transfer vehicles and tour companies' services are more affordable.

Private Transfer Service

To get to Raleigh Durham Airport from the city center by private transfer, you can choose one of the vehicles of different companies such as A Ride Transportation, Affordable Car Transportation or Advance Travel Shuttle. Transfer companies usually have similar vehicles and services. If you plan to use these means to get to the airport from the city, you should make your reservation a few days in advance.

Limousine

Limousines are among the most costly options to travel from Raleigh Durham Airport to the center. You can make reservations by contacting AA & D Executive Transportation, which is one of the most preferred limo companies, on (919), 877-9599, so that you will picked up from your desired location by limousine. If you want to make a decision by taking offers from different companies, you can check out the limousine companies that serve in the vicinity by browsing the airport's site.

Airport Shuttle

If you prefer to access the airport from wherever you are, by a more economical option, you can contact Skylink Shuttle on (919) 233-3952 for information on the shuttle options available to the airport. Other options include You2RDU, A & P Shuttle and White Glove Transportation which can be contacted on (919) 424-9788.

Airport Bus

Buses of private tour companies are also frequently preferred vehicles to reach the airport. You can directly reach the airport by choosing among Academy Bus, Carolina Livery and AT & T Charter Service. If you would like to contact the Academy Bus from the most preferred companies for further information please contact (919) 688-1230. The Star Ship and Daniels Tours are some of the options offering the same service around the airport.

Hotel Shuttle

Another easy and quick way to get to Raleigh Durham Airport is to take advantage of hotel shuttles. Moreover, the number of options in this issue is not small. Many hotels like Courtyard by Marriott, Hampton Inn, Sheraton Imperial and Hyatt Place West have direct services to the airport. To take advantage of these services, all you need to do is inform your hotel staff about your flight time and make a reservation for the appropriate shuttle. If your choice is an economical option, try to find out the service charges before making a reservation. Although some hotels provide this service to their customers free of charge, some may ask for a fee.

Car Rental

From wherever you come to the airport, it is possible that you will find an office of the car rental companies such as Hertz, National, AVIS, Alamo, Payless and Dollar near you. Once you have rented your car from these companies, you can find the airport without difficulty with navigation. Moreover, all these rental companies have rental offices in Raleigh Durham International Airport. Thus, when you enter the airport terminal, you can come directly to the rental office to deliver your vehicle and continue your journey. If you would like to contact Alamo, one of the most preferred options in this regard, before you rent your car, you can contact them at 800-327-9633, or you can contact Budget at 800-527-0700.

Bus and Train

While trains and buses are not directly going to the airport, they are often among the preferred alternatives as a means of transfer. Once you arrive at one of the stations close to the airport with Amtrak trains, you can take a taxi from here and you can make your journey to the airport within minutes. Similarly when you arrive at a terminal near the airport by bus, you can travel by taxi to the airport.

Airport Information

Raleigh Durham International Airport is within easy reach of the centers in the immediate vicinity. ACC American Cafe, La Tapenede, Char Grill and Starbucks are among the places that can be preferred in Terminal 1 which is filled with many cafes, restaurants, shops, at the airport. Places at Terminal 2 include 42nd St. Oyster Bar, Bruegger's Bagels, A & W All American Food, Five Guys Burgers and Fries, Five Guys Burgers and Fries and California Pizza Kitchen.

If you want to browse the stores and buy souvenirs without leaving the airport, you will encounter alternatives such as Flight Stop, 2nd Edition Booksellers, Brooks Brothers, Life is good, Best Buy Express and Travellab. The free internet connection for passengers wanting to connect to the internet, the charging stations where you can charge your mobile phone and computer, and check-in kiosks are also available at the airport. Some of the services offered at the Raleigh Durham airport include flower vending machines from where you can buy flowers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, areas where you can shine your bag or baggage and XpresSpa where you can enjoy a massage while waiting for your flight.

The city of Boston is renowned for being home to Harvard University, the University of Massachusetts, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and world famous health care institutions. The city hosts thousands of patients, researchers, and students from all over the world. The only international airport in the city is the General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport, also referred to as Logan International Airport. Logan International Airport is located 5.6 km from the city center, which you can get to by ferry as a transportation alternative.

Airport Buses

The Silver Line 1 bus service departs from the ground floor and runs every 8 minutes. This bus provides transportation to the city center in about 20 minutes. The SL1 bus provides transportation to the South Station, located in the city. You can transfer to the Red Line metro from this station. This station is also a 5-10 minutes walking distance to many museums and the Boston Public Garden and Theater District. Other buses that provide transportation to the city include buses 459 and 449. These buses depart from Terminal C and provide transportation to the Summer St. stop, which is about 10 minutes away from the city center.   

Rail

Although the airport isn’t directly served by rail there is an Airport Station along the Blue Line. You can get to this station via the airport shuttle services. The metro from the Airport Station to State Street Station, which is located below The Old State House, takes 20 minutes. In addition, by taking the SL1 line to the last stop on the bus 171 route you can connect to the Red Line. This metro line provides transportation to Harvard University, Harvard Museum of Natural History, and Cambridge.

Ferry

Another transportation alternative to get to the city center is by ferry via the Logan Dock. The Massport Route 66 provide shuttle services between the dock and airport terminals. If you would like to walk to the dock, it is 10 minutes from the airport on foot. You can get to Long Wharf dock in the city center by ferry in 18 minutes. During the day the ferry runs every 40 minutes to 1 hour. The fare for the ferry is more affordable than other transportation alternatives.  

Taxi

Taxis from the airport provide transportation to the city via the tunnel that passes under the Boston Canal. Taxis are readily available at the terminal exit. Since the airport is located close to the city center the taxi fare is reasonable. This fare is higher if you are going to Harvard University.  

Rental Car

Renting a car at Logan Airport is a convenient way to get to the city center. You can rent a car from the Rental Car Center. Rental car companies that you can choose from include Alamo, Avis, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National, and Thrifty. Once you leave the airport you will go through the tunnel that passes under the Boston Canal, then you can get to the city center via Congress Street and Congress Bridge. If you use the tunnel that is located more to the west then you will exit at Haymarket Square. You can get to the city center from this square by connecting to Merrimac St. It takes about 10 minutes to get to the city center from Logan airport by car, using both tunnels.