10 Airports with Easy Rail Connections You’ll Love
Getting to the airport can often be a hassle, involving car rides, expensive parking, and confusing shuttles. However, this episode highlights ten airports that stand out for their exceptional transit connections, making travel easier and more affordable.
These airports prioritize convenience from Amsterdam Schiphol’s quick Metro ride to downtown for just $19, to Toronto Pearson’s UP Express whisking you to the city in 25 minutes for $9. We also explore the unique features that make these airports destinations in their own right, such as Singapore’s Changi with its indoor forest and shopping options. Join us as we delve into the best transport systems that will have you looking forward to your next journey.
Getting to the airport is not always easy… some cities require car rides, expensive parking, hard-to-find shuttles, and hassles. But these ten airports offer rail connections that keep the prices low and the service very high. Read more about getting to the airport on GoNOMAD Travel.
Airports play a crucial role in the travel experience, and their accessibility can significantly impact a traveler’s journey. This podcast highlights ten airports that excel in providing convenient transport options, effectively reducing the hassle often associated with getting to and from airports. The discussion emphasizes that, while many travelers might focus on amenities like lounges and shopping, the ease of airport access is becoming increasingly important. The host details how modern travelers value low-cost, efficient transportation that connects them directly to the city centers, making long layovers or short trips much more manageable.
Companies mentioned in this episode:
- Amsterdam Schiphol
- Singapore Changi
- Arlanda Airport
- Minneapolis St. Paul Airport
- Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta Airport
- Vancouver International Airport
- Chicago O’Hare
- Ronald Reagan National Airport
- Brisbane International Airport
- Toronto Pearson Airport
- Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport
Transcript
Foreignomad we take a look at one of the most important things about airports.
Speaker A:Whether you're an occasional or seasoned traveler, you can likely tell a good airport from a bad one.
Speaker A:You may evaluate this based on the quality of their lounges, the ease of getting through their security, or the availability of your favorite wine or beer.
Speaker A:However, one key factor stands out to me how easy is it to get to the airport?
Speaker A:The convenience and cost of a flight hub's connection to downtown is important to today's travelers.
Speaker A:Getting there is half the hassle.
Speaker A:Here are 10 airports with easy to use airport transport systems that will have you looking forward to your next long layover.
Speaker A:First up is Amsterdam Schiphol, which facilitates the travel of roughly 40 million passengers every year.
Speaker A:siest airport in the world in:Speaker A:Just a short ride on the moving walkway and you'll arrive at a direct Metro line downtown costing you about $19.
Speaker A:The ride is 18 minutes.
Speaker A:Next we have Singapore's Shangi, which has won more awards than any other airport in the world.
Speaker A:Visitors regularly book travel through Singapore specifically to visit Shangi Airport, which boasts an indoor forest, endless dining and shopping options, and the tallest slide of any airport on Earth.
Speaker A:To reach downtown Singapore from Changi, just hop into one of the shared group transport concierge shuttles for roughly $7.50, or you can book a private one for $42 for the 37 minute ride to downtown Singapore.
Speaker A:Sweden's Arlanda Airport, located halfway between Stockholm and uppsala, services over 20 million passengers every year.
Speaker A:The Orlando Express, the light rail system which links Orlando to downtown Stockholm, is on the expensive side at about $30 per one way ticket, but it reaches the city center very fast, just 18 minutes to travel 25 miles.
Speaker A:Not only does Minneapolis St.
Speaker A:Paul Airport offer light rail every 10 minutes during peak hours, it's about $2.50 for a 25 minute trip.
Speaker A:It even has a bike path that connects Terminal 2 straight to downtown Minneapolis.
Speaker A:'s healthiest municipality in:Speaker A:world for yet another year in:Speaker A:Atlanta's MARTA light rail system will have you downtown for about 250 and it takes about 19 minutes.
Speaker A:You'll only need to walk around 200 yards from the baggage claim to catch MARTA.
Speaker A:Vancouver International Airport is the second busiest in Canada after Pearson and is easily accessible through the Canada line, which connects visitors with downtown in less than a half an hour.
Speaker A:Riders also have the option to detrain at several intermediate stops like Yale Town or Olympic Village.
Speaker A:A one way ticket will cost about seven Canadian dollars.
Speaker A:Most American travelers have visited Chicago O'Hare, which accommodates an impressive 35 million visitors a year.
Speaker A:The L train has direct lines to the heart of downtown Chicago from the departures terminal and it's less than $5 and it's about 45 minutes.
Speaker A:Ronald Reagan National Airport services Washington D.C.
Speaker A:as well as Arlington, Virginia and reaches downtown via Metro.
Speaker A:It costs $3 for a one way ticket and it's a 19 minute ride.
Speaker A:Brisbane International Airport is Australia's third busiest airport visited by over 20 million people a year.
Speaker A:Supporting this impressive traffic is the AirTrain, a light rail system that lands passengers downtown in 20 minutes for just $13.
Speaker A:Though this Canadian airport is notoriously chaotic, make sure you arrive early for your flight.
Speaker A:It pioneered straightforward downtown access.
Speaker A:Toronto Pearson Airport is connected to the heart of Toronto Union station via the UP Express.
Speaker A:The journey takes just 25 minutes and it costs $9.
Speaker A:The UP Express was the first air rail link system to be established in North America.
Speaker A:Here's a bonus for those who are especially averse to crowds.
Speaker A:Toronto has a smaller second airport which is even easier to reach after you hop off the UP Express.
Speaker A:Billy Bishop Toronto City is accessible in just 11 minutes from a using a free shuttle from downtown.
Speaker A:So there you have it.
Speaker A:Our take on how to get to the airport.
Speaker A:How much?
Speaker A:How fast.