How To Reach Mumbai

There are many airports in Mumbai. The most famous airport is called Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport. It is large and busy, and it is located in Andheri. Many airplanes take off and land here. There are many airlines that go to Mumbai from other cities.

Mumbai is well connected by roads to all parts of the country. The Mumbai-Pune Expressway is the most popular of all the roads. Even Delhi Mumbai high way is one of the smooth high way to reach Mumbai.

 

The roads in Mumbai are better than the rest of the country. Buses run regularly from Mumbai to Pune. The Asiad Bus Service is a bus terminal located on the Dadar road from where buses travel to Pune regularly. The Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation operates services in Mumbai from various cities in Maharashtra.

The railway station closest to city is Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus. It is the second largest railway station in the world. A train ride is the cheapest way to travel between two places in Mumbai. If you want to travel within Mumbai, you can take a local train.

Though the Mumbai cruise industry is still developing, there are many travel companies that offer cruises to and from Singapore, Malaysia, Dubai, etc. Ferries are available from Ferry Wharf to access islands and beaches in the vicinity of the city and the Elephanta Caves.

Public transport is very accessible, as well as affordable in Mumbai. Unlike most other parts of India, the auto rickshaws travel by meter and don't fuss about the destination. The BEST bus network, which runs AC buses as well as non-AC buses. The local black and yellow or the kaali-peeli taxis are also a popular mode of commuting in the city as they run on reasonable rates and are readily available.

 

However, the traffic conditions in Mumbai are terrible, making local trains the best option to reach somewhere on time.The Mumbai local trains are considered the lifeline of the city. They operate for the major part of the day and are shut only for a few hours from 1:30 AM to 3 AM. They are cheap and provide excellent connectivity and reliability. Travelling by the local is an experience in itself.