Airport-to-City Transfer Cheat Sheet
How do you get from the airport into town? This cheat sheet lists the airports for each destination and the main ground option, so you can compare airports and plan the last leg before you book.
| Destination | Airports | Getting into town |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | ATL | MARTA rail runs from the airport terminal to downtown and midtown, which is often faster than road traffic at peak hours. |
| Boston | BOS | The Blue Line subway and the Silver Line bus connect Logan with downtown. |
| Cancun | CUN | Shuttles, taxis and pre-arranged transfers are the usual options for the hotel zone and for Playa del Carmen. |
| Chicago | ORD, MDW | CTA trains run from both airports to the city center, which is usually the most predictable option at busy times. |
| Dallas | DFW, DAL | DART rail serves DFW. |
| Delhi | DEL | The Airport Express metro line connects the airport with New Delhi station. |
| Denver | DEN | The A Line commuter train runs from the airport to Union Station downtown. |
| Detroit | DTW | Rental cars and ride-hail are the most common ways to get from the airport to the city. |
| Dubai | DXB, DWC | The Dubai Metro serves Terminals 1 and 3, and taxis are plentiful. |
| Fort Lauderdale | FLL | Rental cars and ride-hail are the most common choices, and a shuttle links to the regional train. |
| Honolulu | HNL | Rental cars, shuttles, taxis and ride-hail all serve the airport. |
| Houston | IAH, HOU | Rental cars and ride-hail are the most common choices. |
| Las Vegas | LAS | Taxis, ride-hail and shuttles run constantly between the airport and the Strip. |
| London | LHR, LGW, STN, LTN, LCY | The Elizabeth line and Heathrow Express connect Heathrow with central London. |
| Los Angeles | LAX, BUR, SNA, LGB, ONT | Freeway traffic can turn a short distance into a long trip at rush hour, so allow generous time between the airport and your destination. |
| Miami | MIA, FLL | Rental cars and ride-hail are the most common ways to get around. |
| Minneapolis | MSP | The Blue Line light rail runs between the airport and downtown Minneapolis. |
| Mumbai | BOM | Road traffic is heavy at peak times, so leave generous time for airport transfers. |
| Nashville | BNA | Ride-hail and taxis are the usual options for the airport-to-downtown trip. |
| New Orleans | MSY | Shuttles, taxis and ride-hail run between the airport and downtown. |
| New York | JFK, LGA, EWR | Subway, commuter rail and buses link all three airports to Manhattan. |
| Orlando | MCO, SFB | Rental cars, resort shuttles and ride-hail are the usual ways to reach the parks. |
| Paris | CDG, ORY | RER line B connects Charles de Gaulle with central Paris, and tram and rail links serve Orly. |
| Philadelphia | PHL | SEPTA Regional Rail runs from the airport to Center City. |
| Phoenix | PHX | The PHX Sky Train connects the terminals and the light rail, and ride-hail and rental cars are widely used. |
| Rome | FCO, CIA | The Leonardo Express train runs between Fiumicino and Roma Termini. |
| San Diego | SAN | Downtown is a short taxi or ride-hail trip from the airport. |
| San Francisco | SFO, OAK, SJC | BART trains connect SFO and Oakland to the wider region, which avoids freeway traffic. |
| Seattle | SEA | Link light rail runs from the airport to downtown in roughly 40 minutes. |
| Tampa | TPA, PIE | Rental cars and ride-hail are the most common choices. |
| Tokyo | HND, NRT | Rail and airport limousine buses link both airports to the city. |
| Toronto | YYZ, YTZ | The UP Express train runs between Pearson and Union Station in roughly 25 minutes. |
| Washington, DC | DCA, IAD, BWI | Metrorail serves Reagan National directly and Dulles through the Silver Line, which avoids a lot of traffic. |
Tips
- Rail links from the airport are often the most predictable option at rush hour.
- If a city has several airports, compare the cost and time of reaching each. See choosing an airport.
- Late arrivals can limit your public-transport options, so check the last train or bus time.
Services and routes change, so confirm details with the airport or transit operator before you travel.