San Sebastian & Bilbao..whats the cheapest option?
Dec 11th, 2006, 05:50 PM
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San Sebastian & Bilbao..whats the cheapest option?
Hey all...
my family will be arriving to Madrid from NY, with plans on continuing on to SanSeb or Bilbao. Whats the cheapest and best timed option? I know vueling will have good fairs, but they're flight departs madrid at 6:30pm, which means they will be stuck in madrid for 8hrs. Does anyone have any better suggestions?
Thanks,
Sergey
my family will be arriving to Madrid from NY, with plans on continuing on to SanSeb or Bilbao. Whats the cheapest and best timed option? I know vueling will have good fairs, but they're flight departs madrid at 6:30pm, which means they will be stuck in madrid for 8hrs. Does anyone have any better suggestions?
Thanks,
Sergey
Dec 12th, 2006, 03:03 PM
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Continental-Auto Motorcoaches from the Avda. de America Intercambiador will take you to Bilbao in under 6-hours. You may even get a Supra Service bus: seats 3-across, a single and a double, with a Steward (or Stewardess) on board and free drinks and periodicals. Non-stop service with restroom on board: at least comparable to Biz class.
Avda. de America Intercambiador is not far from Barajas airport. You can get there on the Metro changing at Mar de Cristal. If you make a reservation by phone they will usually hold it until 90-min before scheduled departure.
That's how we always go to the north shore: it also does wonders for jet lag.
Avda. de America Intercambiador is not far from Barajas airport. You can get there on the Metro changing at Mar de Cristal. If you make a reservation by phone they will usually hold it until 90-min before scheduled departure.
That's how we always go to the north shore: it also does wonders for jet lag.
Dec 13th, 2006, 04:07 AM
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SShprints writes: "... How about a taxi to the bus depot? Is this an option?"
Definitely! It'e where Avda de America becomes Autopista Barajas so it will be much cheaper than a taxi to downtown or Puerta de Atocha (Renfe). Bus Station is below Street level so you may have some steps to navigate.
Be sure the Taxista understands that you want to go to Avenida de America Bus Station!
Definitely! It'e where Avda de America becomes Autopista Barajas so it will be much cheaper than a taxi to downtown or Puerta de Atocha (Renfe). Bus Station is below Street level so you may have some steps to navigate.
Be sure the Taxista understands that you want to go to Avenida de America Bus Station!
Dec 13th, 2006, 08:23 AM
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Hi,
Fares to San Sebastian (Hondarrabia airport) are always very high. But I have flown to Bilbao in Spanair or Iberia sometimes at very good fares. They also have frequent flights between Mad and Bilbao. Did you already check their website for fares for your dates?
Fares to San Sebastian (Hondarrabia airport) are always very high. But I have flown to Bilbao in Spanair or Iberia sometimes at very good fares. They also have frequent flights between Mad and Bilbao. Did you already check their website for fares for your dates?
Dec 13th, 2006, 12:40 PM
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I checked Iberia...but not SpanAir...I know Vueling has great fairs to Bilb...but the flight will strand them for 8hrs in Madrid. I'll look into SpanAir.
NEDSIRLEND...Is there an english website for the bus company?
NEDSIRLEND...Is there an english website for the bus company?
Dec 13th, 2006, 03:02 PM
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SShprints writes: "NEDSIRLEND...Is there an english website for the bus company?"
Http://www.continental-auto.es
When it comes up, click on the UK Flag for English.
Unfortunately, the only 'Gran Clase' they list on their schedule is for evening runs; but even the standard Class is better than airline economy class. As I recall, they serve soft drinks and snacks free: beer or wine is available pretty cheap. The fare is around 24 Euro one way.
Http://www.continental-auto.es
When it comes up, click on the UK Flag for English.
Unfortunately, the only 'Gran Clase' they list on their schedule is for evening runs; but even the standard Class is better than airline economy class. As I recall, they serve soft drinks and snacks free: beer or wine is available pretty cheap. The fare is around 24 Euro one way.
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