Trying to determine best transportation options for party of 5 between airport and apartment near Hospital Clinic de Barcelona. We are interested in getting as close to the apartment as possible (we don't mind walking a few blocks given luggage): Aerobus' closest spot is Placa de Catalunya--which looks about 10-12 blocks away from apartment location. So, that might not work. Taxi may be better bet, but sounds like it might be challenging to find a taxi that holds 5 people. Is this true? Or...I see there is local train, Rodalies, and what looks like we would take to Placa de Catalunya and change to Provenca train station --which looks like about 2-3 blocks away (easier to walk these blocks with luggage vs. 10-12). Anyone familiar with Rodalies?
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Barcelona + Sweden
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With a party of 5, I'd go with a taxi for sure, if you can find one at the airport taxi stop to fit your needs, they come in all types and sizes.
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Beaverton, OR, United States
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Thank you Carlos & Bill!
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We were a party of 5. Took the train into the city from the airport and a taxi back to the airport (very early flight). Taxi we reserved the night before. There are many companies. Google taxis and call one and tell them you have 5 ppl and date/time you will be waiting...
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Barcelona (Catalonia)
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Mind me, but if you go to the taxi line at the airport, outside the terminal, when it's your turn just ask the taxi marshall to call a minivan for you. It might take a few extra minutes, but it shouldn't be too long. The taxi rank at the airport holds an average of 1200-1500 taxis.
Cost-wise is barely a few euros more than a regular taxi, so this itinerary -in normal traffic conditions- should cost you less than 50€ (for the five of you), including supplements, in fact, it'll probably cost you around 35-40€
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Beaverton, OR, United States
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Thank you Jessica and Enric!