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I’ll be there the day before you. Sorry we missed each other. I’ll give you an update.While I have done five Caminos previously, I find that each experience is different. This time, I am traveling to the starting point for my 2018 Camino using a different method. So, this engenders new considerations.
I have a question that someone out there may have an answer for. This Wednesday morning, I arrive at Madrid Barajas, Terminal 4, on American Airlines. My Camino starts at Ponferrada, and I already have a ticket for the ALSA bus that departs from Terminal 4 at Barajas International Airport (MAD)
Here is the question: Where, in front of the exit from the Customs hall at Terminal 4, is the ALSA bus to be found? Specificity is better than, "out front..."
My plane is scheduled to land at 08:20, and the bus departure is at 10:00. So, there is no time to waste. I would like to know where to go directly from baggage claim and the Customs exit.
Thanks in advance for the assist.
While I have done five Caminos previously, I find that each experience is different. This time, I am traveling to the starting point for my 2018 Camino using a different method. So, this engenders new considerations.
I have a question that someone out there may have an answer for. This Wednesday morning, I arrive at Madrid Barajas, Terminal 4, on American Airlines. My Camino starts at Ponferrada, and I already have a ticket for the ALSA bus that departs from Terminal 4 at Barajas International Airport (MAD)
Here is the question: Where, in front of the exit from the Customs hall at Terminal 4, is the ALSA bus to be found? Specificity is better than, "out front..."
My plane is scheduled to land at 08:20, and the bus departure is at 10:00. So, there is no time to waste. I would like to know where to go directly from baggage claim and the Customs exit.
Thanks in advance for the assist.
Our plane arrives at 8:35 in Madrid where can I go to get bus tickets to SJPDP on lineYou can also buy your ticket online to save some time and stress on arrival. I've done this in the past and it's been great!
Our plane arrives at 8:35 in Madrid where can I go to get bus tickets to SJPDP on line
No direct bus or train to SJPdP. I took the train to Pamplona and then bus to St. Jean.Our plane arrives at 8:35 in Madrid where can I go to get bus tickets to SJPDP on line
Ok! Two old people trying to figure this out. How do we get to train to PamplonaNo direct bus or train to SJPdP. I took the train to Pamplona and then bus to St. Jean.
Our plane arrives at 8:35 in Madrid where can I go to get bus tickets to SJPDP on line
Trains from Madrid to Pamplona depart from Puerta de Atocha, a modern glass and steel terminal located on the south-eastern side of the city center. The station has a Metro stop, Renfe-Atocha, which offers connections between the airport and train station on Line 1. There are also taxis by the station exits and next to the arrivals terminal. My choice was a taxi because my connection time was close. By the way, I was 65 when I walked my first Camino - proud to be among the ranks of "old people"Ok! Two old people trying to figure this out. How do we get to train to Pamplona
Our plane arrives at 8:35 in Madrid where can I go to get bus tickets to SJPDP on line
Our plane arrives at 8:35 in Madrid where can I go to get bus tickets to SJPDP on line
Ok! Two old people trying to figure this out. How do we get to train to Pamplona
April 12. 8;35 arrivalThere are buses directly from the Madrid airport to both SJPP and Pamplona.
IF you have to change buses, it is easy and the driver will help you.
The bus is literally right outside the T4 door.
http://caminosantiago2.blogspot.com/2013/12/getting-from-madrid-to-pamplona-and.html
You can purchase your ticket directly from the bus driver.
What day do you arrive?
Thank you for all the information Wow that helps so muchApril 12. 8;35 arrival
I love it to! Just a reference to let people know I can’t Run as fast as I use toTrains from Madrid to Pamplona depart from Puerta de Atocha, a modern glass and steel terminal located on the south-eastern side of the city center. The station has a Metro stop, Renfe-Atocha, which offers connections between the airport and train station on Line 1. There are also taxis by the station exits and next to the arrivals terminal. My choice was a taxi because my connection time was close. By the way, I was 65 when I walked my first Camino - proud to be among the ranks of "old people"
I stayed at the Jesus y Maria Albergue near the Cathedral and took the bus to SJPdP (from the main bus station) the next day. I got my Spanish phone in Pamplona and had time to look around a bit before starting my walk. Buen Camino!
These forums are a great place to find info on just about everything - the search box is blessing
Andrea
You can also buy your ticket online to save some time and stress on arrival. I've done this in the past and it's been great!
This article from 2011 is still up to date and has a map and photos. Once you've located the ALSA desk inside the terminal (see map and photo below), walk past it, through the exit door, then cross the first road (taxi lane) and there you are (see map below). The ALSA buses pull into bus stops 1, 2, 3, or 4 (see map below), or sometimes they just stop along the bus lane next to these 4 bus stops. Check the screen at the ALSA desk for your number. The drivers have a list of passengers and call out their destination to waiting passengers to make sure that everyone boards.
Thank you so muchI confirm @Anniesantiago s advice that there is a bus directly from T4 to Pamplona, and at Pamplona, you change buses to SJPDP.
The schedule for Conda and ALSA shows buses leaving T4 for Pamplona on 12 April at 1:15 (am) arrives Pamplona at 6:30, 10:45 (am) arrives Pamplona at 15:35, 15:15 arrives Pamplona at 20:15, 19:45 arrives Pamplona at 1:00 (am).
ALSA buses leave Pamplona bus station for St Jean Pied de Port at 14:30 and 17:30. There is also another company which might have a better connection but I don't have the link.
@Thriftydrifter if you decide on a train to Pamplona, the Cercanias (overground suburban train) has a station right at T4 and it is a fast and effective way of getting to Atocha station - only one stop. I find it easier than the metro and more reliable than a taxi because traffic is not an issue. You can buy a ticket at the Renfe office at T4 for your journey to Pamplona that includes the Cercanias fare to Atocha, but there is often a queue, so I prefer to buy my Pamplona train ticket in advance and use the ticket machines for the short hop from the airport to Atocha.
I am actually surprised my search box isn’t smoking, I have gotten so much wonderful information from this forum.Trains from Madrid to Pamplona depart from Puerta de Atocha, a modern glass and steel terminal located on the south-eastern side of the city center. The station has a Metro stop, Renfe-Atocha, which offers connections between the airport and train station on Line 1. There are also taxis by the station exits and next to the arrivals terminal. My choice was a taxi because my connection time was close. By the way, I was 65 when I walked my first Camino - proud to be among the ranks of "old people"
I stayed at the Jesus y Maria Albergue near the Cathedral and took the bus to SJPdP (from the main bus station) the next day. I got my Spanish phone in Pamplona and had time to look around a bit before starting my walk. Buen Camino!
These forums are a great place to find info on just about everything - the search box is blessing
Andrea
I hope you have a wonderful walk on the Invierno and a great time in SdC when you get there. Ultreya, mon frere.THANK YOU VERY MUCH! This helps a LOT.
Last April 10th I took the bus to Pamplona. There were no buses running that early in the season from there to SJPdP at that time, so had to share a taxi.April 12. 8;35 arrival
Naples, enjoying the early arrival of summer sans any afternoon rains which is a pity because it is extremely dry. It is going to be a bad fire season with all the debris left by Irma.I certainly intend to try. Where are you these days?
Just did this this morning. ALSA kiosk doesn’t open until 0900. I already had a ticket.
The buses are straight out the terminal, once you leave the secure area.
This is good to know. I arrive Monday at 6:30 am and was planning to buy my ticket at the kiosk. I'll probably just book online now and be done with it.
So much helpful information in this thread. Thanks to all who contributed!
Just did this this morning. ALSA kiosk doesn’t open until 0900. I already had a ticket.
The buses are straight out the terminal, once you leave the secure area.
Don't you just love the way one problem in Florida is solved by a another problem. My spin instructor this morning asked how many seasons do we have in Florida? My response was two; fire season and hurricane season. Of course she wanted the answer of 4 seasons so she could get the class to sing the James Taylor hit, Winter, Spring, Summer or Fall....I will be there for you, dah, dah, dah.I feel your pain about the drought in FL. Our lawn is going brown, despite having sprinklers. The recirculated runoff water used for irrigation is running low too.
No problem. In another six weeks, hurricane season starts again...
Grayland, it is spinning aerobics. Stationary bikes with variable gear settings and an instructor that forces the class of 40 over hill climbs and high speed races. Very good for leg strength and the cardiovascular system. Unlike Tom scoffs, there are riders between the ages of 20 and 70; oops, 72 that me in a few weeks time!What kind of class are you taking, Don??
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