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Harv · Frequent Guest Joined: 22 Mar 2005 Posts: 25

Do Marshrutkas run from the international airport to the city? Even if they go to the closest metro would be fine. Don't want to get a taxi as they will try and rip me off. Thanks

Varrah · Posted: Sun Oct 26, 2008 10:59 am Post subject:

They surely work on this route. You'll notice those yelloy Gazelles with the number and route plates on the sidewall.
I'm not sure about the current price, should be not more than 30 rubles.
Be ready to the problem of "where to put my suitcase?". The owners of marshrutkas do not care about this problem at all, also - many russians would use these cars as well, so it will be crowded.

gomer · WayToRussified Joined: 30 Mar 2007 Posts: 445

If you have only 1 piece of lightweight, small luggage, you'll probably have to put it on your lap for the duration of the ride. I don't know if marshrutka drivers care if a person sits in a seat or if a piece of luggage sits in a seat, just so long as the seat is paid for. You might consider paying for the seat next to you if you have a large piece of luggage that you do not want to carry on your lap. It depends on how the seating is configured and where you sit in the marshrutka. Some seats have enough room to put luggage at your feet, other seats don't. Try to be one of the first people to board the marshrutka so you can look at the seating and decide where is the best place for you to sit.

Harv · Frequent Guest Joined: 22 Mar 2005 Posts: 25

Thanks for your help!