Questions tagged [transportation]
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Staying in Sunnyvale, visiting San Francisco 1 day. Which transport pass?
I would be staying in Sunnyvale and will go to SF for 1 day. Which transport pass would be the best ?
I am seeing that one needs Caltrain to go to SF back and forth, and inside SF there are MUNI and ...
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Best transportation option for living 4 months in Vienna?
Starting from March I will be living in Vienna for 4 months. During this period, I have to go to work (15 min via U2) and come back every day during the week. Also, some weekends I would like to ...
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Getting from Tromsø to Bodø with buses
How to get from Tromsø to Bodø through Narvik with buses? How much does the trip cost and where to find the timetables?
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Alternative to SuperShuttle at LAX?
It has recently been announce that the SuperShuttle is totally closing down at LAX (and everywhere else). (SuperShuttle is going out of business. Its last rides are Dec. 31)
This is a service that I ...
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Travel options from Tg Belungkor to Desaru and back for 5 people
I'm planning to take the ferry from Changi Point, Singapore to Tanjung Belungkor, Malaysia. What are my options from continuing from Tg Belungkor to the resort area in Desaru, and then back? I'm ...
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Where can I find some maps showing where the stations and lines of micros and other types of mini-buses (e.g., combis) are located in Lima, Peru?
According to the Wikipedia page on Transport in Lima:
Micros (minibus) are the most common means of public transportation in Lima.
I could find some maps for the stations/lines of the ...
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Getting from Kuching to Semenggoh
Many guidebooks (including Lonely Planet Borneo Aug 2019 edition) and websites still claim that you can take Bus No. 6 (4 ringgit) from Kuching to Semenggoh.
However, my hostel staff tell me that ...
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Cost of RER/Metro monthly pass in Paris
I’m going to be living in the 18th arrondissement for three months. What is the cost of an RER & Metro pass monthly? I used to live in Saint Germain En Laye years ago and the pass cost about $90. ...
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Marrakesh airport to Jemmaa el-Fna
What's the best way for a couple of European tourists to get from Marrakesh airport (RAK) to a hotel near the Jemaa el-Fna without undue hassle or expense?
The airport website says the taxi fare ...
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Transferring between Pudong International Airport and Hongqiao International Airport
I am arriving from London via an Air China flight in Pudong at 6:45 a.m. and have an Air China flight to Shenzhen that departs from Hongqiao at 11:30 a.m. I understand that there's a shuttle service ...
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How to get to Sultanahmet from Istanbul New Airport?
Can someone give me instructions on how to get to Sultanahmet from the new airport. I found out about the bus route IST-20 but I couldn't find if it really exists or how much is it and should we buy ...
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Traveling on the ABC islands (Lesser Antilles)
During Christmas, I want to travel to the ABC islands (Aruba, Bonaire, and Curaçao). I know I can only fly between the islands, but how can I travel on the islands? Is it difficult to rent a car? Is ...
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How to get from Haifa to Ben-Gurion (TLV) airport on Saturday?
I need to get from Haifa to the Ben-Gurion airport (codename TLV), on a Saturday, for an afternoon flight; let's say I need to be at the main terminal (Terminal 3) by 14:00.
As is well-known, however,...
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Can I bring personal computer from UK to Ukraine for personal use?
I will be travelling to Ukraine for a 1-2 months and I am wondering if I could bring my personal computer with me (for personal use of course), or is this prohibited?
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Any ride-sharing services for getting from Indiana to Texas?
I'm trying to get to Texas. I have family that I need to get to.
Is there any app or website where one can hitch a ride with people driving this route?
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Hanoi Airport to Halong Bay transfer time
We are getting into Hanoi airport at 7:40 (AM) and a potential cruise is leaving at 12:30 with a 12:15 start of boarding. Apparently there is a new toll road that brings the drive time down to 2.5 ...
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How long does it take to travel from Bangalore to Hampi?
How long does it take to travel from Bangalore to Hampi and back?
Should I first reach the Majestic Bus Stand in Bangalore and take a bus from there?
I've been told it takes 7 hours.
Am I going to ...
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Is it possible to book adjacent seats on a NightJet train?
Me and my friend would like to book two second class coach seats on a NightJet train from Vienna to Venice at oebb.at. We'd really like them to be next to each other, ideally, facing each other. ...
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Explore Alps without a car
I intend to visit some cities in the Italian Alps (for ex: Belluno, Bolzano) but my greatest wish is in fact to visit the little villages inside the valleys (Siusi, Funes, and so on).
The problem is ...
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May I use a railway velocipede on actively-used British railways? [closed]
If a railway is still in use in UK, am I legally permitted to use a railway velocipede on it? (Or) Is it dangerous even if I can take it off the railway when I hear a train coming?
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How can I legally visit the United States Minor Outlying Islands in the Pacific?
The United States Minor Outlying Islands (USMOI) are nine islands or groups thereof, eight of which are remote outposts in the Pacific Ocean with no permanent residents (the other is in the Caribbean)....
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Regarding myki Explorer pack
According to this website, the myki Explorer pack includes a day unlimited travel in metropolitan Melbourne. It's also mentioned there that it includes $9 myki Money for travel.
Does it mean that ...
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Cheapest option to get a bike for a week Amsterdam
Amsterdam is bike city. Almost every local has a bike, and I remember there are quite a few places where you can rent one. But - rentals are probably expensive (this answer says 15 EUR / 24h); and I ...
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are there shuttles to Canary Island ferry ports
Do shuttles exist from Canary Island airports to the inter-island ferry ports?
I want to rent a car at an airport, use it on that island for a few days and then return it to the airport. Then I need ...
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Public transport with luggage from Schiphol to Amsterdam city
I am trying to evaluate if it is worth taking a cab from Schiphol to Centraal station (hotel is nearby station). The luggage is nudging me in the direction of a cab, however, public transportation is ...
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For how long does an Easy Card remain active if not used?
Does Taiwan's Easy Card get deactivated if one doesn't use it for a while? How long does it take for the card to get deactivated? What happens to the balance that remains on the card? Can the card be ...
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Traveling from Ushguli to Batumi, Georgia in one day
I'll be trekking in Georgia in September from Mestia to Ushguli as a group of 4 people.
We have a flight booked back home departing from Batumi at Friday morning around 9:30 AM, while we're planning ...
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How can I get from LYS airport to the city center of Lyon?
My flights will be arriving at LYS airport on a Thursday afternoon (around 2 o'clock and leaving on a Sunday evening (around 8 o'clock).
From the airport I want to get to the city center and ...
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Getting from Kutaisi airport to Tbilisi (GeorgiaBus)
I have a couple of questions regarding getting from Kutaisi airport (KUT) to Tbilisi.
Researching that there seem to be the following options:
Minibus (marshrutkas)
Train
Normal bus (GeorgianBus ...
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Collecting the “Multi-person ticket” in the Taiwan Railways Booking app
I installed the official app, booked two tickets for a train ride, paid, and chose to pickup locally. Now I have one ticket in my app, but the second ticket shows “tickets divided, waiting for pickup”....
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Getting from Chiayi to Alishan through Fenqihu on a Sunday
I'll be arriving from Taipei to Chiayi on a Sunday morning by THSR (I'm flexible with times). I will also need to leave a bag in a hotel near the TRA Chiayi Station. I want to go to Alishan (without ...
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Cheapest way to get to Amherst, MA from BDL or BOS
What's the cheapest way to get to Amherst, MA from either BDL or BOS airport? All shuttles from BDL to Amherst are around $55, which is the same price as that of Lyft. Peter Pan from Boston costs $45+...
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Getting an Easy Card in TPE airport?
Can I buy an Easy Card in TPE (and load it with money)? Can I use a credit card for that, or do I need to have NTD in cash to do that?
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What is an efficient way of planning solo-trips with so many unknowns? [closed]
I love traveling, and have always traveled since I was a kid. Now that I have more freedom of movement, I'd like to take the chance to see the rest of the world. While living in Europe, it's easy and ...
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Transfer from Geneva Airport to La Thuile
I am trying to book a last minute ski trip for the Easter weekend. I am about to purchase my flight tickets, but I'm unable to do so, because I am not sure how I can get myself from Geneva Airport to ...
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Getting from Chaiyi THSR station to Chiayi City
What's the optimal way to get from Chaiyi THSR station to Chiayi City by public transportation? According to Google Maps, there is bus 7211, but it takes almost 2 hours to travel only 15 km (I don't ...
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Uber Car Seat/Family Orlando
We will be travelling to the Orlando area with our 3 year old soon and are trying to figure out local transportation. Uber seems to have services called Uber Family and Uber Car Seat, and they are ...
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Lime scooters at LAX
In a little over 24 hours I'll be landing at LAX from an international flight and have 5 hours to fill before my connecting domestic flight. I'd like to get out and see some local shops, particularly ...
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How to go from Terminal 4 to Terminal 1 at JFK?
I am travelling solo to JFK and I will be landing at terminal 4 at 6am. I have to get my connecting flight at terminal 1 at 1:30pm on the same day. I need to know how to get from T4 to T1 in good time,...
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What's the cheapest way to get from downtown Taoyuan to downtown Taipei, other than hitchhiking?
I will probably hitchhike but it is winter and rain is not unlikely.
There are lots of discussions about getting from Taoyuan airport to Taipei, but I've actually been staying in Taoyuan for a few ...
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What's the cheapest way to get from the Sunshine Coast to the Gold Coast without a car, other than hitchhiking?
Normally I actually do hitchhike between these two (-:
But next time I can't leave until the 14th and have a flight out of the Gold Coast on the morning of the 16th. Hitching is not guaranteed to get ...
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How to get from Hong Kong airport to Shenzhen while obtaining a 5-day visa at the border and if possible avoiding stairs?
How to get from Hong Kong airport (HKG) to Shenzhen while obtaining a 5-day visa ("Shenzhen Special Economic Zone Tourism Visa") at the border as a French citizen, and if possible avoiding stairs?
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Cheapest ride from Raja Ferry to Chaweng Beach [closed]
I have a question. Me and my girlfriend are going to Thailand and also Koh Samui in January. I am wondering which type of transport is best to take in Koh Samui and also in Thailand in general.
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What is the best way to get from Narita Airport to Tsukuba?
What is the best way (cheapest, quickest) from Narita Airport to Tsukuba?
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How could I get a crew job to get to Hawaii? [duplicate]
I'm looking for options to get from the US mainland to Hawaii and I thought doing crew work on a boat/ship/yacht might be an option. How would I go about doing this?
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Parking rules for motorbikes in Rome, Italy
I'm going to travel Italy by a motorbike. This is my first travel long distance using this kind of transportation.
What are the parking rules and norms in Italy (especially, in Rome) for bikes?
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How to reach BSL airport from Freiburg by mid-morning?
I'd like to reach the BSL airport by 8:30 on a Sunday morning, sleeping in Freiburg, Germany.
I'm a bit confused on what my options are.
Apparently there's a train from Freiburg to Basel arriving at ...
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Are there local boat operators that go to Cies Islands?
I am looking for ways to get to visit Cies Islands in Galicia, Spain.
I Googled and found one boat operator. I am wondering if there are other options like smaller operators, or is it a monopoly or ...
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Night shuttle bus at Pudong Airport, Shanghai
In three weeks I have a two-day transit at Pudong Airport Shanghai. I have booked a hotel downtown (nearby Nanjing road). I will be landing at 11:20 pm and I am thinking to take the night bus ...
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How to reach Out Stack from the island of Unst (Shetland, Scotland)?
I would like to reach or at least sail by the northernmost point in the UK. This is Out Stack, an uninhabited rock north of the island of Unst, Shetland, Scotland. It is possible to see Out Stack from ...
