Transfer to/from - Alicante airport (ALC)

Transportation

Bus

Subús line C6 (Tel +34 902 106 992) connects the terminal with the centre of Alicante and several strategic points in the city (San Gabriel, Salamanca, Luceros, Puerta del Mar). It operates 24 hours a day, every 20-60 minutes, with a fare of €3.85 and a journey time of 20-30 min.

Route 1A travels from 7:10 am to 10:10 pm to the centre of Elche, with stops at Torrellano, the industrial park and the squares Rey Don Jaime I and Barcelona.

Line 1B connects the airport with Torrellano, Elche, El Altet beach and Arenales del Sol, Monday to Friday between 6:55 am and 9:55 pm and weekends from 6:55 am to 8:55 pm. Both cost €1.45.

Train

TRAM services (Tel +34 900 720 472) can be boarded at Luceros and Mercado stations, in the city centre, and operate from 6:00 am to 0:00 am:
- L1: travels to Benidorm (70 minutes)
- L2: to Sant Vicent del Raspeig (30 min.)
- L3: to El Campello (30 min.)
- L4: to Cabo Huertas and Plaza La Coruña (30 min.)

Taxi

The official airport operator is Radio Taxi Elche (Tel +34 965 427 777), which has a counter in the Arrivals Hall. Special rates apply at night (10:00 pm to 6:00 am) and on Sundays and public holidays. The cost of the journey to Alicante is €40.00-55.00 (20 minutes) and to Elche is €45.00-60.00 (25 min.) Stops are located in front of the Arrivals area.

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Intercity buses

Benidorm-Calpe - Directly connects the airport to Benidorm (45 min.) and Calpe (90 min.) Fare: €10.45. Operates from 8:00 am to 10:00 pm. Operator: ALSA (Tel +34 902 422 242).

Jávea-Denia - Intermediate stops in Benissa, Teulada and Benitachell, with a duration of 2 hours and 45 min. Fare: €18.10. Operator: ALSA (Tel +34 902 422 242).

Murcia - Travels directly to the city of Murcia several times a day, with a journey time of 55 minutes. The ticket costs €5.95. Operator: ALSA (Tel +34 902 422 242).

Santa Pola - Goes to the coastal town of Santa Pola and San Vicente del Raspeig, with intermediate stops at El Altet beach, Arenales del Sol and Gran Alacant. The journey takes a total of 30 minutes. Operator: Vectalia (Tel +34 965 413 499 / 965 925 365).

Torrevieja - Directly connects the airport with the resort of Torrevieja in about 40 minutes. Operates every 2-3 hours between 8:00 am and 9:00 pm. Fare: €7.00. Operator: Costa Azul (Tel +34 965 710 449).

Cartagena - Travels from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm to the city of Cartagena, passing through San Pedro del Pinatar, San Javier, Los Alcázares and Torrepacheco, with a journey time of 90 min. Fare: €11.23. Operator: BAM (Tel +34 902 227 272).

All buses depart from in front of the Arrivals Hall.

Further information

Although there are issues that seem more than obvious, it is always advisable to take them into account when moving to or from the airport, and especially if we go by public transport.  1- To the airport - It is convenient to leave with a little more anticipation than what is commonly suggested. If you choose a taxi or a private car service, always take into account peak traffic times, demonstrations, strikes or events that may delay the journey to the airport from where you are. It is always good to be informed about what is happening. If you contract a shared transfer service, have a contact telephone number handy in case of any delay by the company. In these cases they usually already have a scheduled collection time. If you use public transport (collective, train) take into account the schedules (weekends and holidays tend to have less frequency), if you have to change and also how to board (if you need a card or paying the driver or motorist at the moment ). These are details that seem obvious, but it is advisable to know so as not to have surprises and suffer a delay that could cause complications. If you rent a car to get to the airport, check where to leave the vehicle. At some airports, there is an exclusive parking lot for rental cars.  2 -From the airport- Here it is a little less stressful since you don't have the pressure of missing your flight. In the worst case, you will arrive later at the place where you are going to stay or at the meeting point where you are trying to arrive. Once you leave the plane, look for your suitcase and finish with the arrival procedures that are required. Then, follow the directions for public transportation or ask the airport staff. It is very useful to find out in advance the schedules of the buses or trains in case you arrive late at night. Not all work 24 hours. The same goes for taxis. In case of using an Uber-type service, have the mobile application handy to contact the driver. On the other hand, if you booked a private transport service, it is likely that they will have a person waiting for you, identified with a sign. If you rent a car to go from the airport to your final destination, for greater peace of mind it is advisable to book it in advance. Rental counters are usually available in the arrivals hall.

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