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Spokane's downtown area, bounded on the north by the Spokane River, is easily accessible from Interstate 90, which roughly skirts the downtown's southern edge. Spokane is best traveled by car, and the street layout is easy to follow. With downtown as your reference point, remember that Sprague Avenue, which parallels Riverfront Park, is the east-west dividing line between streets designated either north or south; Division Street (U.S. Highway 2 north of I-90) divides streets designated east and west; and numbered east-west avenues (e.g., First Avenue, etc.) indicate the number of blocks south a location is from the northern edge of downtown near the river. You'll find six major car rental agencies at Spokane International Airport (and two more off-site). City maps are available from the city's Visitor Center at 201 W. Main (509-248-3230).
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Bus: Spokane Transit Authority (STA) operates bus service throughout the city and its outskirts; bus stops can be recognized by their blue signage. Hours of operation are 5:05 AM through 12:15 AM. Basic fare is $1.00 and transfers are free. Call 509-328-7433 for route and schedule information. Trolley: The STA operates trolley service in the downtown area with some service extending into the south side of the city. Fares are $0.50 and shuttles run every 15 minutes. The Plaza-Arena Shuttle operates from 6:15 AM to 7:35 PM; the South Side Shuttle (from downtown to the South Hill medical area) runs from 6:05 AM to 7:08 PM. For information on routes and stop locations, call 509-328-7433. Taxi: Rates aren't regulated by the city of Spokane and vary among local companies. For metered rides from Spokane Cab (509-535-2535), expect to pay a $2.10 drop charge plus $2.40 per mile plus an extra 50 cents for each additional passenger. For Trans X, you can expect to pay $4.50 to start, then $2.20 per mile and 50 cents for each additional passenger (509-536-1666), you can expect to pay a $1.55 drop charge plus $1.50 per mile (or $3.05 for your first mile). Although it is possible to hail cabs in the street, you'll have better luck catching one at one of the cab stands along the downtown sidewalks in front of major hotels, or by calling for a pick-up.
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Spokane International Airport (GEG) is located on the Spokane River just five miles from the downtown area. Its service area includes communities in neighboring Idaho. Transportation from the airport to downtown Spokane:Most major Spokane hotels provide their guests with complimentary shuttle service to and from the airport; check to see if this service is available before considering the alternatives. Bus: STA bus route 64 provides service to the downtown area between the hours of 6 AM and 6 PM on weekdays; the 25-minute ride costs just $1.00. Taxi: Depending on which company you choose, a taxi ride to the downtown area will cost anywhere from $16 to $19.
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