Santander to Burgios

[Perth pilgrims]

can anyone help? We will arrive at Santander airport on the 20th of May at around 10am. We (seven of us) need to get to Burgios to start our pilgrimage. I know there is a bus but would it be very expensive to hire a taxi or a people carrier so that we can get there sooner? Thanks for any help. Anne

 

[whariwharangi]

Santander Airport website has taxi fare information.
Using google earth ... crow distance is about 125 km ... so probably at least 175 km driving.
http://www.aena.es/csee/Satellite/Aeropuerto-Santander/en/Page/1237554698812//Taxi.html

 

[Perth pilgrims]

Santander Airport website has taxi fare information.
Using google earth ... crow distance is about 125 km ... so probably at least 175 km driving.
http://www.aena.es/csee/Satellite/Aeropuerto-Santander/en/Page/1237554698812//Taxi.html

Thank you - I think a taxi might be the answer. Best wishes Anne

 

[Deleted member 3000]

I think a taxi might be the answer.

It is 183km by road. The driver may charge for both directions. Seven person may require two taxis. Try for a quote from sources available on the internet.
http://www.radiotaxisantander.es/tarifas.php

 

[Perth pilgrims]

It is 183km by road. The driver may charge for both directions. Seven person may require two taxis. Try for a quote from sources available on the internet.
http://www.radiotaxisantander.es/tarifas.php

Thank you. I have a Spanish friend who will translate for me tomorrow. I think we would need two taxis as they take 5 at a time. Thank you again Anne

 

[Castilian]

I think a taxi might be the answer.

Two tips:

1) There are two routes: the shortest one is following road N-623 (just say por El Escudo to the driver and s/he will know) but a longer one meaning a detour through Aguilar de Campoo is popular among locals because it's made partly on a dual carriage highway and because it avoids El Escudo mountain pass (if you prefer this one say por Aguilar de Campoo to the driver and s/he should know). Be sure to make clear what route you prefer. The route through Aguilar de Campoo is roughly 30 kms longer than the other one.

2) Ask for the fare beforehand.

 

[Perth pilgrims]

Two tips:

1) There are two routes: the shortest one is following road N-623 (just say por El Escudo to the driver and s/he will know) but a longer one meaning a detour through Aguilar de Campoo is popular among locals because it's made partly on a dual carriage highway and because it avoids El Escudo mountain pass (if you prefer this one say por Aguilar de Campoo to the driver and s/he should know). Be sure to make clear what route you prefer. The route through Aguilar de Campoo is roughly 30 kms longer than the other one.

2) Ask for the fare beforehand.

That's good to know. 30kms saved will impact on the bill. Thank you so much for your help. Anne