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 Posted: Wed Dec 13, 2006 7:03 am Post subject: GETTING THERE/AROUND IN CLEVELAND / CLEVELAND TRANSPORTATION |
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GETTING THERE/AROUND IN CLEVELAND
GETTING THERE
By Air
Cleveland is serviced by the Cleveland Hopkins International Airport ( +1 216 265 6030/ http://www.clevelandairport.com/ ). The following carriers provide flights:
Air Canada ( +1 888 247 2262/ http://www.aircanada.com )
American Airlines ( + 1 800 433 7300/ http://www.aa.com )
American West Airlines ( +1800-235-9292/ http://www.americawest.com )
Continental ( +1 800 525 0280/ http://www.continental.com )
Delta ( +1 800 221 1212/ http://www.delta.com )
Northwest ( +1 800 225 2525/ http://www.nwa.com )
Southwest ( +1 800 434 9792/ http://www.southwest.com )
United ( +1 800 241 6522/ http://www.ual.com )
US Airways ( +1 800 428 4322/ http://www.usairways.com )
Public transportation options to and from the airport are limited. RTA Red Line offers public transportation to downtown every 15 minutes for USD1.50. Taxi services are provided by Ace Taxi ( +1 216 361 4700 ), Americab ( +1 216 881 1111 ), United Cab Company ( +1 216 398 9000 ), and Yellow Cab Company ( +1 216 623 3181 ).
Airport Parking Service:
Park 'N Fly ( +1 800 763 6895/ http://www.pnfnetwork.com )
Rental Car companies include:
Alamo ( +1 800 327 9633/ http://www.alamo.com )
Avis ( +1 800 831 2847/ http://www.avis.com )
Enterprise ( 1+ 800 736 8227/ http://www.enterprise.com/car_rental/home )
Budget ( +1 800 527 0700/ http://www.budget.com )
Hertz ( +1 800 654 3131/ http://www.hertz.com )
Thrifty ( +1 800 367 2277/ http://www.thrifty.com )
By Train
Amtrak ( +1 800 872 7245/ http://www.amtrak.com ) offers services to Cleveland on the route between Chicago and New York City.
By Bus
Cleveland is serviced by Greyhound ( +1 800 231 2222/ http://www.greyhound.com ) which provides transportation to destinations throughout America.
By Car
Cleveland is easily accessible from I-90, I-490, I-71, I-77 and US Highways 26,20, 42, 422, and 322.
GETTING AROUND CLEVELAND
The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (RTA) provides public transportation in the City of Cleveland and 58 surrounding municipalities, and ranks among the nation's largest transportation systems. RTA's public transportation system consists of both bus and rapid transit service with 768 buses running 102 routes, with a convenient downtown loop bus system, and four rapid transit lines; Red, Blue, Green and Waterfront Lines, taking riders to virtually any destination throughout Greater Cleveland. Fares are $1.50 each way.
For a quick, convenient ride between Cleveland Hopkins International Airport and downtown Cleveland use the Red Line. It's simple to catch and its fast (just 22 minutes) and inexpensive (only $1.50 one way). RTA's airport station is located on the lower level of the Terminal Complex. To reach the rapid transit line just take the elevators or escalators near the center of the ticketing and Baggage Claim Levels. From Monday through Saturday the Red Line operates every 15 minutes from 4:30 a.m until 12:59 a.m. On Sunday, the rapid operates until 9:55 p.m. after that you can take the RTA 66S shuttle-bus that departs from the ticketing level until 1:00 p.m. The 66S airport shuttle-bus departs Cleveland Hopkins Airport from the upper level area every half-hour.
The Waterfront Line provides fast and easy travel throughout downtown Cleveland. Convention delegates can travel quickly and economically from downtown hotels, meeting facilities and major shopping venues to Tower City Center, Flats Entertainment District, Cleveland Browns Stadium and North Coast Harbor attractions.
You don't need a car downtown, but it's convenient to have one if you'd really like to explore. The cost of taxis will negate what you save by not renting, and a 20- or 30-minute wait for a summoned cab is common, especially on evenings and weekends. Although you can use the RTA rail system to travel between downtown and University Circle, driving is the easiest way to go.
If you still want to use a cab, try Yellow Cab Company of Cleveland (tel. 216/623-1500) or Ace Taxi Service (tel. 216/361-4700). The flag drops at $1.80 and it's $1.60 per mile thereafter. |
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