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Popular Airport

Colorado Plains Regional Airport

Popular Airlines

Approximate Flight Duration

2 hour

Approximate Travel Distance

1633 Km

Transportation to Airport from Birmingham City Center

Shuttlesworth Intl. - Municipal - Birmingham Intl. Airport

Birmingham Airport, known as one of Alabama's most developed and busy airports, is about 5 miles away from the city center and is easily accessible from the center. From Birmingham city center you can get to the airport quickly with a taxi that you can find any time in the city center. You can make use of private shuttles or limousines for your travel by booking in advance. The city has offices of almost all international car rental companies. Thus, traveling from the center to the airport with a rental car can be considered as a good alternative.

Shuttles and Limousine

You have the option of a shuttle service for a fast and economical journey and a limousine service to the airport which is not far from Birmingham city center. For the shuttle services that you can use to get to the airport from the center, it is usually necessary to book in advance. The shuttles or limousines are taking you from where you are and leaving you to the airport terminal entrance in a short time. If you prefer shuttles for this journey in Birmingham, you can reach Meteors Shuttle company on (205) 980-1083, or eShuttle on (205) 702-4566 to find answers to your service-related questions.

Taxi

There are many different taxi companies serving in the city center of Birmingham, and you have the chance to get to the airport by taxi choosing one from these companies. You can evaluate the possibility to reach the airport just in minutes by one of Birmingham Cab Company, American Cab, and Hill Cab Company. Especially if you are traveling from the center to the airport with your family or a group of friends, the taxi can easily be considered the most economical option for this route.

Car Rental

With the influence of car rental being a very popular means of transportation in Birmingham, there are endless possibilities in the city for companies offering rental cars from Alamo to Hertz, from Avis to Budget and Dollar. If you rent your car from the center, delivering the car to one of the car rental points located at the airport would ease your job. Rent your car and follow directions that make it easy to find your way towards the airport. So you can start waiting for your flight at the airport terminal without losing so much time on the way.

Private Vehicle

Birmingham Shuttlesworth Airport is 5 miles away from the city center and thus you can easily reach the airport with the private vehicle of your own or your relatives. The 24 hours operating ample parking at the airport and the private vehicle waiting points located in the immediate vicinity of the terminal make it even easier and more convenient to come to the airport with private vehicles. The signs that you can follow when you are heading from the center of Birmingham make the transportation of private car owners extremely simple and comfortable.

Airport Information

Birmingham Shuttlesworth Airport, which has been connecting Birmingham and its surroundings to the different cities of the United States and the world for a long time, makes a difference with the privileged services offered to its passengers. During your time at the airport, you can make use of the free internet connection and easily complete your transactions online. Starbucks Coffee at Birmingham Airport is one of the details that make the coffee-loving travelers happy.

At the airport you can also see a private room that meets the needs of  those who want to spend time meditating or praying and a playground reserved for children. Birmingham Airport also has areas that make it easier for mothers traveling with young children and departments where you can prepare your pets for travel.

ATMs are available on the lower floor of the airport where you can meet your cash needs during your travels. At Birmingham Airport, there are restaurants and cafes like the Good People Brewing Company, Chick-Fil-A, The Great American Bagel and Talladega Grille, where you can try unbeatable tastes from American and world cuisines.

Among the stores where you can find things you might need during your trip and buy souvenirs are CNN NewsSatand, Hudson News Alabama Theater and Barber Motorsports.

Transportation to Akron City Center from Airport

Colorado Plains Regional Airport

Washington Co Airport is located 5 km southeast of the city center. Transportation to the city center from the airport, which is frequently preferred by visitors because of its closeness to the city center, is easily provided.

Metrorail

Metrorail, which consists of intracity rail system, offers service as a clean and safe public transportation system. Thanks to metrorail you will get on from the station located at the airport you will be in the city center in about 25 minutes. For route information, you can get help from the electronic tables found at the stops. You can get your tickets online or from the ticket vending machines found at the stations.

Taxi

Since the distance between the airport and city center is quite short, taxi will be the right choice for you. The fare you will pay for the transportation to the city center from the airport will be 3.5 Dollars per mile. When the number of people is exceeded, you should pay an additional 1 Dollar for each passenger. Taxi is an ideal choice for those wanting a quick travel to the city center without losing time. This option is also very comfortable.

Bus

You can reach the city center in about 20 - 30 minutes by buses which you can take from the station located outside of the airport. You should be sure that you have taken the right bus and analyze bus routes before getting on any bus. You can benefit from the brochures that you can get from the booking offices at the station. These brochures will provide information about the bus routes.

Car Rental

There are many companies at the airport where you can rent a car for going to the city center. You can make a reservation by getting in contact with one of these companies or ask for help from your hotel before your arrival. Those who do not want to lose time with other means of transportation can easily get to the city center by renting a car.

Weather in Akron

DayMin - Max
WednesdayMin -8ºC - Max -2ºC
ThursdayMin -9ºC - Max -3ºC
FridayMin -9ºC - Max 4ºC
SaturdayMin -7ºC - Max -5ºC
SundayMin -8ºC - Max -1ºC

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