Oct. 16, 2003
How to get from Sheremetyevo to the center of Moscow by public transit for $2-3
See also
from Domodedovo to Paveletsky Train Station in Moscow
by commuter train
Photos of the Sheremetyevo arrivals hall coming up soon. Not for the timid...
Not recommended unless you are looking for an adventure or are an experienced traveller or really strapped on cash. Go back to Airport Pickup to spare yourself and whoever is waiting for you a headache.
Please note that SVO-2 on your ticket refers to Sheremetyevo. "Sheremetovo" is a common distortion of the name. Refers to the same thing. Sheremetyevo 1 and Sheremetyevo 2 are basically two ends of the same flying field, and there are shuttle busses between the two. If you prefer to be met and taken from one to the other, I can do that but I'll have to bill you for 3 hours of my time ($60). International flights may also come to Domodedovo, 50 miles of dense traffic away, so don't mix up the two.
Anyway, here are the instructions on getting from Sheremetyevo (SVO, "Sheremetovo") to the center of Moscow on your own.
Exit the arrivals hall. Proceed here for the floor plan of the arrivals hall in Sheremetyevo II. Chances are 95% that you'll arrive to Sheremetyevo II airport.
Board one of the busses or mini-busses in front of the arrivals hall. You pay direct to the driver in cash. The fare is no more than $1.5. I'll check into the prices and bus numbers and take some pictures next time I happen to be at the airport. You will NOT miss the metro station because of the passengers will be getting off there, and most of them will be going straight to the station, so jus follow the crowd.
The bus will take you to the nearest Metro (subway) station (Rechnoi Vokzal - top of the green line or Planernaya - pink line). If you are renting my apartment or staying with me "backpacker style", the green line will take you directly to Metro Novokuznetskaya.
Take a look at the map of the Moscow Metro System on the www.studyrussian.htm site.
Buy the subway card (50 roubles for 10 rides). Insert it into the gate as other passengers do to get in.
Ride to the required station.
Watch out for your valuables. Pickpockets, that are generally NOT a problem in Moscow, hunt for newcomers during the first few hours these are disoriented. If hassled, walk away. If interfered from doing so, MAKE A LOT OF NOISE, SCREAM "MILITIA!!"
Street crime is generally not a problem but there are some individuals who seem to attract trouble. I had one guest who had four attempts on his wallet (one successful) on his first day! Others live here for years without a hint of trouble.
Again, the above exercise is not recommended to first time travellers, people with a lot of luggage, and those who come here for business rather than to look for adventure. If unsure, go to my airport pickup page.
Paul Voytinsky aka Uncle Pasha
paul_voytinsky@yahoo.com
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Sheremetyevo-1 Arrivals Hall
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..When available I can sent Olesya or Catherine to the airport by public transportation. Travel time will be about the same but reliability higher, at lower cost. Sheremetyevo (SVO, Sheremetovo) to Moscow or Domodedovo to Moscow: $25. Sheremetyevo to Domodedovo: $40. Same time, more hassle, but way more reliable than venturing into the Moscow traffic with a car.. |