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Gatineau Ottawa Executive Airport

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Approximate Flight Duration

3 hour

Approximate Travel Distance

2496 Km

Transportation to Airport from Colorado Springs City Center

Butts Army Airport

There are many alternatives to going to Colorado Springs Airport from the city center. You can rent cars or limousines. Transportation with taxi is also very easy. Please note that some hotels provide shuttle services to the airport. If you prefer a lower-cost transportation option, you can benefit from airport shuttle service.

Car Rental

You can easily find a car rental company in the city center. Having a deal to deliver the car at the airport would have facilitated your return journey. To get to the airport from the city center, take the I-25 motorway and connect to E. Proby Pkwy Street. You can easily reach the airport by going east. The trip normally takes about 20 minutes on average.

Taxi

You can always find a taxi in Colorado Springs. It takes about 20 minutes to get to the airport by taxi and the cost is around 25-40 dollars.

Shuttle Bus and Minivan

You can reach the airport in less than half an hour by shuttle buses of Grayline and Ramblin Express, which provide airport transportation services. Seven different companies also provide this service with minivans. You can ask your hotel to arrange a suitable company for you or give you contact information.

Limousine

If you want to end your trip with a magnificent vehicle, you can reach the airport easily by reserving a limousine from the rental companies.

Hotel Services

Eleven hotels in the city offer airport shuttle service to their customers. The distance from the hotel to the airport varies between 10 minutes and 30 minutes. You can make use of this service by booking in advance with your hotel.

Airport Information

Colorado Springs Airport, 6 miles south-east of the city center, has regular flights to several destinations in the United States, including Seattle, Orlando, Atlanta, Dallas and Las Vegas. While you are waiting for your flight, you can eat something at the airport, sip a cup of coffee, go for a little shopping tour and even have a massage. You can see interesting works of art at different points of the airport. There is also a free Wi-Fi network throughout the airport.


Colorado Springs Municipal - Colorado Springs Airport

Passengers who wish to travel in direction to the Colorado Springs Airport from the city centre, which is not far from the airport, may choose from alternatives fitting for different needs and budgets such as buses, limousines, taxis, Lyft vehicles, ski resort shuttles or rental cars. Taxis are one of the most convenient ways to travel to airport from the city centre. If you do not prefer taxis or wish to make a more affordable journey, you can take the buses that depart from city centre and goes directly to the airport, you can rent a limousine for a luxurious and comfortable journey, you can use shuttle services which are usually favoured by crowded groups or you can rent a car to the airport. You can also use the ski resort shuttles which are available on certain periods and hours if you need to travel to the airport from the ski resorts nearby.

Buses

You can travel to the Colorado Springs Airport terminal from various locations in the city centre by taking the Gray Line or Ramblin Express buses. Buses are one of the most affordable alternatives to get to the airport and even though they are not as fast as taxis or rental cars, they still provide a fast way to travel. But remember that first you need to go to the bus stops in the city centre in order to take the buses traveling in direction to the airport. You can walk to the bus stops if you are close or may take taxi to the bus stops then transfer to the buses going in direction to the Colorado Springs Airport.

Limousines

Many limousine rental companies located in the city centre or around the airport provide the most luxurious way to get to the Colorado Springs Airport. Limousines, driven by chauffeurs, pick you up from wherever you wish in the city centre and bring you to the airport terminals after a fast and pleasant journey. Limousines may cost more than the other alternatives, but considering the luxury and comfort these vehicles offer, you can be at the airport after a most exclusive journey.

Shuttles

Many shuttle companies in the Colorado Springs city centre such as A Ride In Luxury, Colorado Springs Shuttle, Range Shuttle, Gray Line, Ramblin Express and Rocky Mountain Ride provide passengers a fast and affordable way to travel to the airport. Shuttles are quite favourable for passengers who wish to travel in a crowded group. You can make reservation for the shuttles by phone or on the internet and take them from specified locations in the city centre or  from wherever you are in the city, by informing your address in advance. You can still use shuttle services if you need to travel to the airport from a distant location to the city centre but in this case you may need to pay additional fees.

Hotel Shuttles

Some of the hotels in the city centre offer free or low-cost shuttle services to the airport from the city centre. You can get information of  your hotel’s shuttle service by contacting them before your departure. Hotel shuttles, just like taxis or private cars, provide passengers the opportunity to carry their luggages easily. The biggest advantage of the hotel shuttles is that they take their passengers to the airport terminals without needing to transfer to another vehicle.

Ski Resort Shuttles

You can travel to airport from the ski resorts around the city by using the Colorado Springs Shuttle or Rocky Mountain Ride shuttle services  throughout the season. You can get information about the daily shuttle services and make reservation if necessary by calling (719) 687-3456 or (877) 587-3456 in advance.

Taxis

Taxis, which can be found anywhere in the city centre, are one of the most convenient ways to travel to the Colorado Springs Airport. There are different taxi companies in the city but the services they offer and the taxi fares are usually similar. You can call a taxi to your location by calling (719) 888-9000 for Pikes Peak Cab LLC.

You can also contact the other taxi companies such as Springs Cab or Yellow Cab in Colorado Springs or hail a taxi on the streets or ask your hotel to find you one. Drivers demand what is on the taximeter for the fare, however,  by talking to the driver in advance you can offer paying a fixed fare. You can also consider sharing the taxi with other passengers traveling to the airport from your hotel and pay less if you do not have too many luggages.

Lyft

You can travel to the Colorado Springs Airport both comfortable and affordable by using Lyft, a carsharing service application used in many cities in the world. To call a Lyft vehicle you must first download the application on your mobile phone. If your vehicle does not show up for a while you can contact the driver to get information or search for another one.

Rent-a-car

You have a lot of options  if you wish to rent a car in Colorado Springs or vicinity. There are many companies to choose from such as AVIS, Enterprise, Hertz, Dollar or Alamo. You can rent a car in the city centre and when you get to the terminals, you can notify the rental office and deliver your car to the company at the airport entrance. Renting a car is a great way to see the natural and historical beauties around the city and then travel to the airport. But if you are going to stay in the city for one or two days, you may prefer buses, taxis or carsharing services for a more affordable journey.

Airport Information

Colorado Springs Airport offers many possibilities to its visitors for a comfortable and pleasant trip. Passengers may shop while waiting for their  flight at the large lounges  or spend time by trying Colorado Springs cuisine at the airport. If you wish to learn about the history or day-to-day operations of the airport, you can join one of the guided tours held for visitors.

You can use free wireless internet access at the airport terminal if you need to connect to internet on your phone or computer.

You can try and enjoy different tastes of the country and the world at places open from early morning hours till the evening  such as Novo Coffee, Mountain Vista Grille & Bar, Pikes Perk, Bristol Brewing Company, Quiznos, Pizza Hut Express or Jet Box Market.

If you wish to buy Colorado Springs themed souvenirs, books, magazines or newspapers  you can shop at the stores such as The Springs Marketplace, CNBC Store or The Peaks Travelmart. Airport’s 5000 vehicle capacity parking lot provides passengers the opportunity of easy parking. You can leave your car at the parking lot for a few hours or for a day, and if you need to make a long term parking you can contact the parking lot staff for subscription options.

Transportation to Ottawa City Center from Airport

Gatineau Ottawa Executive Airport

In Ottawa, buses are very important in terms of public transportation. It is possible to reach almost every part of the city by bus. You can buy your ticket in cash after getting on the bus. You can also buy your ticket from one of the ticket offices or use Presto Card.

If you will stay in the city for a long time, using a Presto Card is both budget-friendly and practical. You can buy this card by paying 6 dollars. You can load money on your card online or from one of the ticket offices.

If you pay cash, you will need to pay a higher amount. For example, while one-way ticket price is 2 dollars per adult, it is 2.84 dollars for Presto Card holders and 3.55 dollars for cash payment. Children under 5 can travel for free. Passengers over 65 and children between 6-12 can benefit from reduced tariff. Daily ticket price is 8.30 dollars. Monthly ticket price is 103.25 dollars per adult and 82.25 dollars for children between 13-19.

Another public transportation alternative in Ottawa is O Train. O Train, which is a light rail train system, offers service on two routes. One of them is between Blair and Tunney’s Pasture, the other is between Bayview and Greenboro. You can buy your ticket from the machines at the stations. You cannot get on O Train with your ticket bus. However, you can use both bus and O Train including the express lines with the daily DayPass ticket that you can buy by paying 8.30 dollars.

You can buy your DayPass ticket from the bus driver or machines at O Train stations. The use of bicycles is very common in Ottawa. Thanks to approximately 200 kilometers long bicycle roads spreading over the majority of the city, you can comfortably and safely get on a bicycle.

In the city, there are many self-service bicycle rental points. You can rent a bicycle for an affordable amount by using your credit card and end your rental process by delivering your bicycle at one of these points anytime you want. A fair amount of provision is added to your credit card in order to prevent any possible theft or damage.

Taxi is also a means of transportation that you can easily find in the city of Ottawa. All taxis are equipped with a taximeter and a standard fare is applied in all taxis. Taxi fares are higher at late hours. You can rent a car or motorcycle from one of the car rental companies located in the city center or at the airport during your stay in Ottawa.

If you rent a car, you can comfortably and quickly visit the nearby cities and towns in addition to travelling in the city. Traffic is not very heavy in the city and drivers are very careful about the traffic rules. However, you shouldn’t forget that you need to have an international driver’s license in order to rent a car abroad.

If your driver's license isn’t suitable for international use, you can rent a car with a driver. Ottawa Municipal Airport, which is located in Ottawa, is 4 miles south of the city and offers service for small private jets and airplanes. While Ottawa Rockcliffe Airport was used as a military base until 1994, it is currently home to the Ottawa Aviation Museum.

Domestic and international flights of the city are performed from Macdonald - Cartier International Airport. You need to transfer by getting on a bus if you want to reach the city center from Macdonald - Cartier International Airport by using a means of public transportation. For an easier and quicker transportation, you can get on a taxi. If you wish, you can rent a car at the airport. In addition, airport private shuttles carry passengers to the city center. You can find all of the licensed transportation vehicles in front of the “Arrivals” terminal.

You can get information about the transportation alternatives by visiting the “Ground Transportation” desk located on the first floor of the “Arrivals” terminal.

Bus

You can reach the transfer center where you can change busses or get on the O Train by using the bus route 97. The bus route 97 operates as an express route and ticket price is 4.28 dollars for Presto Card holders. If you will pay cash, this price is 5 dollars. If you buy ticket, this price is 3 dollars. Travelling from the airport to the city center by bus or O Train lasts about 1 hour including transfers.

Taxi

You can see the taxis waiting for their passengers in front of the “Arrivals” terminal of the airport. Travelling to the city center from the airport by taxi lasts about 20 minutes.

Car Rental

At Macdonald - Cartier International Airport, there are many car rental offices of many companies such as Hertz, Avis and Budget. You can save time by completing your rental process online before your travel. You need to cover a distance of about 15 kilometers in order to reach the city center. You can reach the city center in about 25 minutes by driving through the highway 79N.

Hotel Shuttle

Some accommodation centers in the city center offer airport shuttle service for their guests. You can get in contact with your hotel in advance to learn whether they offer this service and if they do, you can make a reservation by giving your flight information.

Shuttle

You can use the shuttles of Yow Airporter Shuttle company in order to reach Ottawa city center from Macdonald - Cartier International Airport. These shuttles offer service as limousines or buses. If you wish, you can make a reservation in advance.


Ottawa Macdonald - Cartier Intl. - Macdonald Cartier Intl. Airport

Taxis can be easily found at any point of the day to take to the center of Ottawa, Canada's capital city, from Ottawa International Airport. If you prefer rental cars to reach the city in province of Ontario, there are many rental options at the airport terminal. You can also use shared car services such as UBER. Shared car services have the same comfort and convenience of taxis, as well as being more affordable.

Taxi

Taxis at Ottawa International Airport are one of the best options as they are comfortable and give you the freedom to travel whenever you want without being dependent on public transport times. The distance between the airport and the center of the city isn’t that far so you can take a taxi from the airport without paying too much. If you prefer a more economic option then you can also take an UBER or public transport. Before getting into the taxi you can get some idea of how much the journey will cost by telling the taxi driver your destination. However, you should keep in mind that this fee is only an estimate, and you should keep in mind that the taxi fare may increase further depending on factors such as road conditions and traffic. You can also make reservations for more passenger services or luxury vehicles by calling (905) 468-7727.

Limousine Rental

You can choose to get to Ottawa city center in a more private and privileged way from the airport by renting a limousine. You can make reservations for limousines almost every hour of the day. If you complete your pre-limousine reservation in advance, you can be picked up without losing time and dropped off in Ottawa center. If you decide to rent a limousine in the last minute, you can go to the consultation desk at Ottawa International Airport to get some guidance.

Ambulance Services

You can use ambulance type patient services when you want to come to the city center hospital from the airport. Ambulance services take their passengers from airport terminal gates and take them directly to the hospital in the center. You can contact 1-866-561-7787 to make a reservation or find out more information about ambulance services,

Public transport

You have the opportunity to travel from Ottawa International Airport to the center using public transport for most of the day. By taking the buses that leave in front of the terminal to the metro and train stations, you can quite quickly access many places in and around Ottawa. You can get information about bus tickets from the airport advisors or bus drivers.

UBER

UBER, one of the next generation transportation systems, is often used in Ottawa to get from the airport to the city center. You can call your car to the terminal with the help of the app that you download to your phone. UBER vehicles are among the best alternatives you can choose for a comfortable and fast journey in Ottawa. They usually wait at a certain point at the terminal exit. If you do not see your vehicle when you leave the airport, you can get information by communicating with the driver through the application. With UBER vehicles, the average fare of the journey from airport to Ottawa city center starts at $ 22. If you travel to Hintonburg you can travel at 19 dollars, 22 dollars towards Byward Market and 16 dollars to Carleton University with these cars. Before you get in the car, talk to the UBER drivers and find out how much you will pay for the average fare. With UberX vehicles you can travel with a cheaper fare, and if you’re travelling with a more crowded group of up to 6 people then you can make use UberXL and enjoy an easy and pleasant journey.

Rent a car

You also have the opportunity to rent a car from Ottawa International Airport to the offices of companies such as Alamo, Budget, AVIS, Entreprise, National and Hertz. Remember to prepare your documents in advance, such as your passport and international driver's license. If you want to rent your car from Alamo, you can make a car reservation before you arrive at the airport by calling 613-737-7023. Or do the same by calling 613-739-3334 for AVIS, 613-521-4844 for Budget, 613-248-0005 for Enterprise, 613-737-7023 for National and 613-521-3332 for Hertz. You can also make reservations in advance via the Internet for all of these companies.

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