| Popular Airport | Bozeman Yellowstone Intl. Airport |
|---|---|
| Popular Airlines | |
| Approximate Flight Duration | 36 hour 1 min |
| Approximate Travel Distance | 15807 Km |
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As the distance between Johannesburg city centre and O.R. Tambo International Airport is not much, you can travel to the airport from the city centre in a short time and at reasonable prices. Locals mostly prefer public transportation such as bus or train in the city, but it is recommended to the new travelers in the city to prefer taxi for transportation instead of these vehicles. You can easily find a taxi at any time of the day in the city centre. Also remember that there are many rent a car offices in the city centre if you consider renting a car. Passengers who give priority to comfort and convenience while traveling to the airport from the city centre may consider renting a limousine as well. Limousines transport passengers to the airport from the city centre in about 30 minutes. Train is also another option for traveling to the airport from the city centre but like bus, it is not recommended to the new travelers for safety reasons.
Bus, one of the most preferred vehicles by the locals to travel to the airport from Johannesburg city centre, is not recommended to the foreign visitors for safety reasons. It takes about 35 – 40 minutes to get to the airport by buses departing from the city centre. If you want to travel by bus you can go to the one of the bus stops in the city centre. If you are staying in a hotel in the city, you can get information about buses and bus stops from your hotel. Remember, however, that you should look at other options if your priority is safety rather than a low cost travel.
In Johannesburg, taxis are the most preferred means of transportation especially by foreign travelers. You can be at the airport terminal in a short time by taking these safe and fast vehicles. Taxi fares are not too high for the tourists in the city. However, if you are traveling from somewhere far from the airport, you can get information about the taxi fee in advance. Taxis can take you from your hotel or from anywhere in the city centre and bring you to the airport terminal. They stand out as a much more preferable option when compared to the public transportation such as buses and trains.
Trains are also a convenient and fast option to travel to O.R. Tambo International Airport from the city centre. However, like buses, they are not recommended to the foreign visitors for security reasons. You can take a taxi or rent a car or a limousine as an alternative for a safer and more comfortable journey.
Business travelers in Johannesburg often prefer limousines for transportation. These luxurious and comfortable vehicles, driven by chaffeurs, take you from the city centre and bring you to the airport entrance in about 30 minutes. Although renting a limousine is comfortable and pleasant, it will cost more than the other options. You can use these vehicles at a cheaper price with seasonal discounts or group reservations.
Renting a car is one of the most preferred means of transportation in Johannesburg and vicinity. You can find some rent a car companies such as AVIS, Budget, National and Hertz in the city and within minutes, you can rent a car and begin driving to the airport. If you are not familiar with the city’s roads, remember to get a navigation device or a map beforehand. You just need to inform the rental company in advance if you want to drop off the car at the airport. You must have your internationally valid travel documents with you to rent a car.
Domestic and international terminals at Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport offer an extremely pleasant and comfortable environment with lounges, cafes, restaurants and shops to the passengers. Thanks to the wireless internet connection at the airport, you can go online and make your transactions in many areas of the terminal. There are also ATMs and bank offices at the airport for those who want to send or withdraw money or make other banking transactions without leaving the terminal. You can change money at the exchange offices or banks at the airport. There are places of worship in the O.R. Tambo International Airport for Muslim and Christian visitors who wish to pray. You can use the conference room at the domestic terminal if you need to hold a meeting at the airport. You can send mails to different regions both home and abroad from the post office located at the international terminal of the airport. You will find many options such as telephone and accessories, electronic devices, clothes, books, newspapers and magazines if you want to shop at the airport. You have the opportunity to taste delicious meals and drinks from many parts of the world, such as South Africa, Asia and Europe at the airport. You can spend time at the passenger lounges which have comfortable seats. If you have to stay in a place close to the airport, you can make a reservation for one of the hotels around the terminals.
From Bozeman Yellowstone Airport there are means of transportation that can be used to reach West Yellowstone (west entrance of Yellowstone National Park), likewise north and other entrances of the park and direct access to Big Sky. You can take a quick trip by taking an airport taxi or you can opt for a more economical way of transportation by using buses.
After leaving the airport arrival terminal, you will see two different types of shuttles. Some of these are run by the Karst Stage and look like public buses, while others are private shuttle buses and a bit more expensive run by other firms. Passengers wishing to take Karst Stage buses, having frequent departures in summer and winter to West Yellowstone including Mammoth Hot Springs (one of the most famous places in the region), Big Sky and Bozeman city center, can buy their tickets online. The single one-way fare for direct travel from Bozeman Yellowstone Airport to Big Sky is 50 dollars, for West Yellowstone is 100 dollars and for Mammoth Hot Springs is 157 dollars as of 2017. Other shuttle companies you can see at the airport rather than Karst Stage are Mountain Runner, Vexi, Big Sky Shuttle.
You can find many taxi possibilities including private, shared, limousine and airport taxis. If you want a combination of luxury and comfort you should choose limousine taxis, but if you want a more economical but fast option you might want to take shared taxis or Uber. You are suggested to take airport taxis if you want to know about the fare in advance. It might be a bit difficult to negotiate with the driver about the fare as most of the taxis driving to the city center, Big Sky and Yellowstone 7/24 from Bozeman Yellowstone Airport have taximeter devices. While it costs 200 dollars to go by taxi from the airport to Big Sky, it costs you 30-40 dollars to reach Bozeman city center, which is 13 kilometers away. Reliable taxi and limousine companies are Amazing Taxi (4062235344), Monatana Yellowcab (4062203111) and Greater Valley Taxi (4063889999).
Renting a car is obviously the fastest option to the city center from Bozeman Yellowstone Airport. To evaluate this profitable and fast option you can go to many of the world's leading American car rental companies are serving at the airport terminal (Alamo, Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Dollar, Hertz, Thrifty and National Car Rental). You can pick up the car with your international driver’s license after deciding when exactly you will pick up and deliver the car. We advise you to book ahead of your flight, as sometimes there might be some reductions. For example, during high season (April, May, October, and November) the daily fare for renting a car varies between 60 and 350 dollars. It takes about 15 minutes to reach Bozeman city center from Bozeman Yellowstone Airport by private car.
