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About Abilene

Abilene is a small city located in the south of the United States, in the western part of the state of Texas. Even if the population is only 150,000, it is located in close vicinity to many tourist attractions in the area, and is also located near a major national highway. It is also a major stop on the Texas and Pacific Railways. Economic activities in the region are generally concentrated in areas such as trade. Even if there are not very many important places to see or to go shopping at in the city, you can still visit the Eisenhower Library and Museum, and in particular children can have fun at the Abilene Zoo.
 
Like many areas in the south of the United States, throughout the year the city has a hot and humid climate. Although a slight cooling occurs in the winter, it does not last for long.

Transportation to Abilene City Center from Airport

Dyess Airport

Dyess Afb Airport, 11 kilometers south of Abilene, which has a complete infrastructure for international flights, offers many alternatives for transportation to the city center. You can get to the city center easily by choosing one means of transportation among taxis, hotel shuttles, and airport buses.

Hotel Shuttles

Many hotels offer shuttle service to their guests so you can get to the city center from the airport. In order to make use of this possibility, you must contact the hotel authorities in advance and make a reservation. These transportation vehicles are ideal for people with excess baggage and for crowded groups. The shuttles take you from the airport to the hotel.

Taxi

Taxis offer quick and comfortable transportation due to the short distance between the airport and the city center, and the fare varies between 15 and 35 Dollars. You can get to the city center by taking a taxi from the taxi stops right outside the airport.

Airport Buses

The fares for the buses departing from the bus station at the airport exit vary between 5 and 15 Dollars per person. You would get a discount if you buy a return ticket. The tickets are valid for 15 days. You can easily buy tickets from ticket-vending machines or stations located at bus stops. You should make sure that you look through the bus routes and have taken the bus going in the direction of your destination. Schedules of buses are located at the bus stops.

Car Rental

There are companies at the airport from where you can rent a car. Depending on demand, you can rent a car that is more comfortable or equipped and start your journey from the airport. You can book from a car company or ask for help from your hotel before your journey. Those who do not want to lose time with other means of transportation can easily access the airport by renting a car.


Abilene Regional Airport

Located within the Abilene city limits, the Regional Airport provides all the necessary needs for passengers. Within the airport there are insurance agencies, luggage transport groups, a lounge for VIP passengers, telephone and fax services, a restaurant, a shop, a hairdresser, car rental agencies, and a car park. You can get from the airport to the city center by taking the train, a taxi, using hotel shuttle services, or taking an airport buses. The short distance between the airport and the city center is one of the reasons for why passengers often prefer flying to Regional Airport.

Car Rental

The fact that the airport is so close to the city center makes car rental prices a little lower. If you want to start your journey from the airport, you reach the center by renting whichever model of car you want from the car rental agencies at the airport. You can reserve a car from the agencies directly, or ask for help from your hotel before you arrive.

Taxi

You can quickly get from the airport to the city center by taxi. The number of people and luggage can affect the taxi fare. It's one of the main options preferred by frequent flyers and the price varies from $ 20 to $ 30.

Train

The trains are a good option for those who want to reach the city center more economically. Trains are good option if you’re travelling on a budget and the price varies from $ 5 to $ 15 per person depending on additional luggage costs. It’s possible to get from the airport to the city center in 20-35 minutes.

Bus

You can reach the city center in about 40 minutes by taking the buses that you can find at the bus stops outside the airport terminal. You can get a bus ticket from the bus stops or make an online reservation beforehand and use this as your ticket. You should be sure to take a look at the bus route as you’re getting on to make sure that you are going in the direction that you want to. You can find information about bus departure times at the bus stops.

Hotel Services

Many hotels offer airport shuttle services to the city center. To make use of this you should contact the hotel in advance and make a reservation. This option is ideal for people with excess luggage and crowded groups. It takes you directly from the airport to the hotel.

Weather in Abilene

DayMin - Max
MondayMin 1ºC - Max 18ºC
TuesdayMin 2ºC - Max 16ºC
WednesdayMin 11ºC - Max 19ºC
ThursdayMin 8ºC - Max 14ºC
FridayMin 9ºC - Max 10ºC

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