The city’s Metro RTA is the major public transport provider in the area. It has nearly 200 buses transporting six million passengers annually and offers a number of routes serving the Summit County and city areas. A delightful means of transport between Akron and Cleveland is offered by the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, which takes passengers through a beautiful national park.
Getting from the Airport to the City
The closest major airport to the city is Akron-Canton Regional Airport (CAK). This deals with domestic flights and is 15 miles (24 km) from the city. For international flights the nearest is Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, 40 miles (64 km) away. The Metro route runs from close to the airport to the Intermodal Transit Centre. There are various airport shuttle and taxi services running between Cleveland Hopkins and Akron and the regional airport and Akron.
Akron airport overview
Akron-Canton Regional Airport is located in Green City in Summit County, just outside Akron, Ohio. The airport has only two runways, but is one of the Midwest’s fastest-growing airports. The cosy size of this airport and its close proximity to Cleveland make it a popular choice with locals and travellers.
Akron-Canton Airport has a wide range of shopping opportunities, restaurants, coffee shops and snack bars both before and after security checks.
Akron-Canton only handles domestic flights within the USA. The airport is a growing hub for domestic travel within Ohio. Cheap flights to Akron-Canton Airport can be booked on AirTran Airways as well as SkyWest, Delta, Atlantic Southeast Airlines as well as US Airways Express.
This ever-growing airport is fast becoming the most popular airport in Ohio and, because of its friendly staff, smooth and efficient security procedures and clean premises, it has a far better reputation than that of Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, which is a mere 64km (40 miles) to the north, but includes far more hassle with its reputation for large crowds and long queues.