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Popular Airport

Municipal - Toronto Municipal Airport

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Approximate Flight Duration

1 hour 20 min

Approximate Travel Distance

699 Km

Cheapest Richmond to Toronto Flight Tickets

Delta Air Lines
22 Dec, Sun
07:00 AM
Richmond - Toronto
1 stop
4h 22m
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23.102 TL
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Transportation to Airport from Richmond City Center

Richmond Intl. Airport

You can get on a taxi or benefit from other alternatives such as bus or car rental for travelling to Richmond International Airport from the city center. There are a few kilometers between the airport and city center. If you want a more comfortable and luxurious vehicle, you can rent a limousine. If you need a larger vehicle for travelling to Richmond International Airport, you can make a reservation for a private airport shuttle. Whichever alternative you choose, you can reach the airport in a short time. Since the distance is close, you will be at Richmond International Airport in a few minutes.

Car Rental

Passengers, who want to rent a car in Richmond, can rent a car by visiting one of the car rental companies such as Enterprise, Avis, Dollar, Payless, National, Alamo, Budget and Hertz. Renting a car in the city is very easy and it takes only a few minutes to complete the procedure. In this way, you can receive your without losing time and take the road to Richmond International Airport in a comfortable and fast way. Since the distance between the airport and city center is close, passengers can easily reach the airport without getting lost. In addition, Richmond International Airport has a very large parking lot and if you wish, you can park your car here for a while. If you rent a car from a company that has an office at the airport, you can easily leave your car at the airport and continue your journey without any trouble. Alamo, Budget and Hertz are among the car rental companies having offices at the airport. You can call 804-222-7477 for Alamo, 804-222-2491 for Budget and 804-222-7228 for Hertz.

Private Shuttle

Companies like James River Transportation offer private shuttle service for those who want a comfortable transportation to the airport from the city center. The capacities and features of these vehicles can vary depending on the expectations of the passengers. You can select a luxury vehicle or reduce your transportation cost by choosing a more budget-friendly vehicle with a few passengers.

Taxi

For travelling to Richmond Airport from the city, you can choose one of the taxi companies offering service in the region. Taxis carry passengers to Richmond International Airport by picking them up from their locations. In addition, it is possible to reach the airport in a shorter time compared to other alternatives such as bus and shuttle. You can call 804-247-3186 for Mini Taxicab taxis and 804-560-4408 for Galaxy Cab Co taxis.

Bus

Those, who prefer travelling to the airport from Richmond city center by bus, can reach the terminal after a longer but more affordable travel. Bus is among the most preferred transportation alternatives for travelling between the city center and Richmond International Airport. You can get information about the departure hours of the buses by calling 804-358-4782.

Limousine

Limousines, which are commonly preferred for the transportations to airports from centers in many cities of the country, are among the alternatives that you can use for travelling to Richmond International Airport. The cost of this option is higher compared to bus and taxi but it is much more comfortable. You can get in contact with one of the limousine rental companies before your flight and have a comfortable transportation to the airport from the city center. You can call 804-301-5690 for Classic Limousine Service, 804-368-3186 for Spirit Limousine Service, 804-264-1129 for Stewart's Limousine and 804-273-1540 for James Limousine.

Parking Lot Shuttle

Passengers, who leave their cars in the parking lot of the airport, can reach the airport terminal by using the parking lot shuttles departing every 15 minutes.

Airport Information

At Richmond International Airport, there are more than 15 cafes and restaurants as well as stores and lounges offering service for the guests of the airport. You can buy magazines, newspapers, books or toys from the stores such as Hudson News, Discover Virginia, Hudson Booksellers and KidsWorks. The stores at Richmond International Airport generally open at 04:30 am. If you are hungry or want to drink something before leaving the airport, you can visit one of the cafes and restaurants like Club Level Grill, Cheeburger Cheeburger, Cross Grain, Caribou Coffee and Applebee's To Go.

Transportation to Toronto City Center from Airport

Billy Bishop - Toronto Island Airport

Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport is located on the Toronto Islands in Toronto. The airport is a small international airport that doesn’t handle as many passengers as Toronto Pearson International Airport, nor is it as large yet it is an important airport for the country. Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport is used for general aviation and regional services operated by turboprop planes. Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport is in very close proximity to downtown Toronto, therefore transportation to the city center from the airport is quite easy.

Pedestrian

A very interesting aspect of Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport is that it is features a pedestrian tunnel that connects the airport to the mainland. The pedestrian tunnel opened in 2015 and provides direct access to the mainland from the airport. The tunnel provides access to the mainland pavilion, east of the airport’s ferry terminal. The total time to walk the distance from the airport to the mainland using the tunnel is about 6 minutes.

Ferry

Passengers can also get to the mainland by ferry. Since the distance between the airport and the mainland is so close these ferries operate on the shortest ferry route in the world. The ferry station is located on Bathurst Street (which is also a metro stop, Bathurst Station) and runs every 15 minutes. The ferry is free for pedestrians and $11 for vehicles.

Rental Car

You can get to the city from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport by car using the ferry. Passengers can rent a car at the airport by using one of the onsite rental car companies. Rental car companies that are located at the airport include Hertz and Enterprise. Renting a car is also a great way to get around the city. There are also other rental car companies located offsite.

Tram

Another transportation alternative to get to the city center from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport is by tram. The tram departs from close to the airport’s ferry terminal and provides transportation to the city center. You can take tram lines 511 Bathurst and 509 Harbourfront.


John C. Munro Hamilton Intl. Airport

John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport, also known as Hamilton International is located in Mount Hope 64 km from downtown Toronto. Hamilton Airport is considered an alternative airport that acts as a reliever for Toronto Pearson International Airport. Passengers can get to the city center from the airport by using GO Transit buses that provide transportation to Union Station. Renting a car is another viable option to get to downtown Toronto from Hamilton International. Due to the airport’s distance from the city center, taking a taxi would not be the best transportation alternative.


Lester B. Pearson Intl. - Toronto Pearson Intl. Airport

Toronto Pearson International Airport is actually located outside of the Toronto city limits. The airport is located 22.5 km from downtown Toronto. This international airport is located in Mississauga with a portion of it extending into the Etobicoke district. Toronto Pearson International Airport is Canada’s biggest and busiest airport. You can get to the city center from the airport by train, shuttles, taxis, and rental cars.

Train

Taking the train from Toronto Pearson International Airport to downtown Toronto is a very convenient transportation alternative. There is a train line that runs directly from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Union Station downtown. The train from the airport to downtown takes about 25 minutes and trains run every 15 minutes. However, this train line to the city is more expensive than other public transportation alternatives. The UP Express (Union Pearson Express) departs from the Toronto Pearson Terminal 1 Station.

Bus

GO Transit is a bus service that provides transportation from Toronto Pearson International Airport to North York, Hamilton, Oakville, and Mississauga. GO bus routes run hourly, every day of the week and every 30 minutes during rush hour on weekdays. The GO bus terminals and routes you can take to get to the city center from Toronto Pearson International Airport vary depending on your destination in the city. For more detailed information please visit GO Transit’s website.

The 192 Airport Rocket, operated by the TTC (Toronto Transit Commission) also provides transportation directly from Toronto Pearson International Airport to the city. The 192 Airport Rocket departs from Terminal 1 and Terminal 3. This express service provides transportation between Toronto Pearson International Airport and Kipling Station (Bloor-Danforth Subway Line). This bus operates every day of the week and runs every 10 minutes. This express service takes about 25 minutes to get to the city. The TTC (Toronto Transit Commission) also operates other bus routes that provide direct transportation from Toronto Pearson International Airport to various stations in the city but they make other stops along the way. These buses take between 55 minutes to over an hour to get to the city. For more detailed information on bus routes and stations please visit Toronto Pearson International Airport’s website.

Metro

The fastest and most practical means of public transportation in the city is the metro. The metro provides access to central locations in the city. The metro runs every 2-5 minutes and contains 4 separate lines. The first stop on the Bloor-Danforth line, heading west, is the Kipling Station. The 192 Airport Rocket bus route, operated by the TTC (Toronto Transit Commission), heads to Kipling Station from the airport. From Kipling Station passengers can easily access other metro stations in the city.

Metro Line 1 (the yellow line), the Yonge-University Line runs a U-shaped route. The north-south line operates between Yonge Street, Finch Avenue East, Union Station, Allen Road, and Sheppard Avenue West. From the Bloor-Yonge, St. George, and Spadina stations travelers can transfer to the Sheppard-Yonge Station on Metro Line 2.

Metro Line 2 (the green line), the Bloor-Danforth Line travels between Bloor Street West, Bloor Street East and Danforth Avenue in the east-west direction. Travelers can transfer to Metro Line 1 from the Bloor-Yonge, St George and Spadina stations and to Metro Line 3 from the Kennedy station.

Metro Line 3 (the blue line), the Scarborough Line travels between Eglinton Avenue East and Kennedy Road stations. Travelers can transfer to Metro Line 2 from Kennedy Station.

Metro Line 4 (the purple line) the Sheppard Line travels in the direction of Sheppard Avenue East. Travelers can transfer to Metro Line 1 from the Sheppard-Yonge station.

Tram

The tram is the second most widely used means of public transportation in Toronto, after the metro. The tram provides a practical way to access places that the metro cannot access. The tram also acts as a support system in between metro lines. To get to the city from Toronto Pearson International Airport you have to first get to Kipling Metro Station using the 192 Airport Rocket bus. Kipling Station is the first stop on Metro Line 2. From this station you can take line 504 or 505 to West Station or Broadview, line 511 to Bathurst Station, line 510 to Spadina Station, or line 506 to Main Street Station.

Taxi

Taxis are a convenient and comfortable transportation alternative to get to the city center from Toronto Pearson International Airport. Taxis provide a safe and comfortable ride to the city however they are an expensive method of transportation. Taxis are equipped with credit card technology so passengers can pay using cash or credit. Taxis are easily accessible from the arrivals level of the terminals. There is a flat rate that varies depending on your destination. For more information about taxi companies and fares places visit Toronto Pearson International Airport’s website.

Rental Car

Renting a car is another convenient transportation alternative to get to the city center from the airport and a great option for getting around in the city during your trip. However, parking in the city can be problematic so keep that in mind. There are various rental car companies located at Toronto Pearson International Airport such as Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, and Alamo. These rental car companies are located on Level 1 of the parking lot at Terminals 1 and 3. There are also several rental car companies with offices off-site, which offer pick-up services at the airport. For more detailed information on rental car companies please visit Toronto Pearson International Airport’s website.

Weather in Toronto

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