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Winnipeg city center is located only 7 km away from Winnipeg J. A. Richardhardson Airport. Your journey can be made incredibly practical and there are alternative ways to travel such as city or shuttle buses, taxi, transfer and car rental services. Public transport is more expensive than private transportation, but much more economical. Whichever means of transportation you choose when travelling to Winnipeg J. A.Richardson Airport from Winnipeg city center, you reach the airport in maximum of between 10-20 minutes.

Bus

The main reason tourists frequently use the buses in Winnipeg is they provide a reliable and fast transportation service. If you are travelling to Winnipeg J. A.Richardson Airport by bus from Winnipeg city, you will come across two different options. The first of these shuttle buses only provides transportation between the city center and the airport and it is quite cheap. The shuttle buses usually depart from the most central squares in the city, but if the departure times are not suitable for you, bus number 20 (Line 20) may be the useful other option. In 2016 the price of a one-way ticket on bus number 20 was 3 Canadian Dollars and you will reach Winnipeg J. A.Richardson Airport within 26 minutes. You can buy your ticket from the ticket machines or at the ticket offices at the bus stops. With a total of 32 stops, this bus goes on the Watt & Leighton route and runs every 18-25 minutes.

Taxi

Although the use of taxis is very common in the city of Winnipeg, taxis are not among the first choices for transportation from the city to the airport. The main reason for this is undoubtedly the price, as it is much more expensive than public transportation. It is possible to reach the airport in 8 minutes by taking a taxi from the taxi stops located in the most central points of the city of Winnipeg. However, if you call Unicity Taxi company to your location, which is the most preferred company for transportation to Winnipeg J. A. Richardhardson Airport from the city, you may have a chance to make a deal. The fare they will charge you to reach Winnipeg J. A.Richardson Airport from the city by taxi is roughly between 16-19 Canadian dollars.

Rent A Car

Similar to Winnipeg J. A.Richardson Airport, there are many different alternative car rental companies in Winnipeg city. If you plan to stay in the city for more than 3-4 days, it is best to evaluate the car rental option, which is much more money saving than taxis. In the city you can see world wide known branches of car rental companies such as Avis, Budget, Payless Rent a Car, Enterprise, Hertz, National Car Rental and Alamo Rent a Car. If you are renting a car only for transportation to the airport, you should definitely do some research before your flight because if you make a pre-reservation, you will have the chance to rent a car at a more affordable price. It takes an average of 10 minutes to reach Winnipeg J. A.Richardson Airport with a rental car from Winnipeg city center.

Airport Information

Winnipeg J. A. Richardhardson Airport is also known as Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport and is located 7 kilometers from Winnipeg city center in the Manitoba Province of Canada. The airport is the 7th busiest airport in Canada in terms of passenger traffic and 11th in terms of aircraft traffic and in 2015 the airport provided transportation services to nearly 4 million passengers. Since Winnipeg J. A. Richardson Airport has international status, there are many chances for you to have a good time while waiting for your flight. There are numerous eating and drinking areas such as Freshii, Fuel Bar, Green Carrot, Harvey’s, Plaza Premium Lounge, Prairie Bistro, Skylights Lounge, Starbucks Coffee, Stella’s Café & Bakery, Tim Hortons, Urban Crave, True Burger. Also located at the airport is Bentley, Best Buy Express, Cnbc News, Metalsmiths Sterling, Pga Tour Shop, Red River News, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, The Exchange News and Gifts. In addition, services that you will find that can meet your other needs include free internet access, travel agencies and car rental company offices, tourist information and information desks, VIP lounges, smoking areas, hotel, post office, health clinic, bank, exchange office, ATM machines and play areas etc.

Shuttles are among the most practical and fast means of transportation that you can use for travelling to the city center from Alta Lake Airport. You can easily travel to any point from Alta Lake Airport by benefitting from the airport shuttles which you can also use for your transportation to the nearby winter tourism centers. You can also get in contact with one of the car rental companies or taxi stands and have your vehicle ready by specifying your arrival time in advance.

Airport Shuttle

It is possible to easily get to the city or winter sports centers from Alta Lake Airport by using the vehicles belonging to the transfer companies such as Alta Shuttle. The amount you need to pay for these shuttles that you can make a reservation by calling 801-274-0225 is around 160 dollars for 4 passengers. You need to pay extra 40 dollars per passenger if you are travelling with more than 4 passengers. For benefitting from these shuttles, you can also call 866-274-0225 and make a reservation for your shuttle which will pick you up from Alta Lake Airport.

Hotel Shuttle

You can also prefer hotel shuttles for your transportation to the city center from Alta Lake Airport. These shuttles generally start operating at morning hours. The amount you need to pay for hotel shuttles is about 210-250 dollars for 1-4 passengers. You need to pay 260 dollars for 5 or more passengers. If you will travel to Solitude/Brighton direction, you need to pay 200-250 dollars. If you will travel to Snowbasin/Sundance direction, you need to pay 350-400 dollars. You should make a reservation by calling 801-274-0225 or through the internet in order to reach the city center from Alta Lake Airport by using the hotel shuttles. Don’t forget to specify your travel details. Children under 12 years old can use the shuttles with charges varying between 28-54 dollars.

Taxi

It can be difficult to find a taxi at the airport at every hour of the day. At Lake Airport, taxis are generally available at the hours of the flights. When you get on a taxi, you can be in the city center in a shorter time compared to shuttles. You can also benefit from the taxis in order to travel to ski and winter tourism centers. You can easily find a taxi at the airport after your plane has landed. The taxis generally wait for their passengers at the exit of the airport terminal. When you make a reservation in advance, you can more easily find a taxi. Taxis offer a comfortable and fast transportation to your hotel or other destinations from Alta Lake Airport.