Limousine Bus to Narita Airport | Is There a Restroom? Do You Need a Reservation?
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Many people probably feel a bit anxious about taking a limousine bus to Narita Airport, wondering, “What if I need to use the restroom along the way?”
A lot of people also wonder whether a reservation is required, or whether it’s fine to just show up on the day.
In this article, we’ll introduce how to use the limousine bus to Narita Airport and what to keep in mind.
Read to the end, and you’ll be able to use the limousine bus with total peace of mind!
How to Use the Limousine Bus to Narita Airport
First, let’s look at how to use the limousine bus to Narita Airport.
What Is the Limousine Bus?
The Limousine Bus operates about 1,200 trips a day, connecting Narita and Haneda airports with major terminal stations and hotels in central Tokyo.
It runs directly between nearby bus stops and the airport’s departure and arrival floors, so there’s no hassle of transferring or moving between floors.
The Limousine Bus also has a reserved-seating system, so you’re guaranteed a seat all the way to your destination.
How to Reserve and Purchase Tickets
There are four ways to reserve a ticket:
- Online reservation
- Phone reservation
- Limousine Bus website membership reservation
- Convenience store ticketing reservation (Wellnet)
Whether you reserve online or by phone, you’ll need to provide the following: date of travel, route, time of use, departure flight from the airport, passenger name, number of passengers, and passenger phone number.
Once your reservation is complete, purchase your ticket at a convenience store or with a credit card.
Fares and Travel Time
| Fare | Travel Time | |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | Adults ¥2,800–¥3,900 / Children ¥1,400–¥1,950 | About 1–2 hours |
| Kanagawa | Adults ¥3,700 / Children ¥1,850 | About 1 hour 30 minutes |
| Chiba | Adults ¥1,900 / Children ¥950 | About 1 hour 30 minutes |
| Saitama | Adults ¥3,200 / Children ¥1,600 | About 2 hours |
The child fare applies to elementary school students (ages 6 to under 12; note that even 12-year-olds who are still in elementary school qualify for the child fare).
Infants and toddlers under 6 who are not yet in elementary school ride free if they don’t occupy a seat; if they do use a seat, the child fare generally applies.
Travel time varies depending on location, time of day, and road conditions.
Things to Keep in Mind
Here are some things to keep in mind when riding the limousine bus to Narita Airport.
Do You Need a Reservation in Advance?
No advance reservation is required to ride the Limousine Bus.
For buses departing from stops outside the advance-reservation area, or if you head directly to the bus stop on the day, you can board on a first-come, first-served basis.
However, since seating is reserved and limited, you won’t be able to board if the bus is full — so if you want to be sure you’ll get on, or if you already know your schedule, it’s a good idea to make a reservation.
What If You Need to Use the Restroom?
A lot of people are probably curious about whether there’s a restroom on board.
It’s easy to feel reluctant to take the bus if you’re worried about feeling unwell partway through the trip, or about stomach troubles.
But don’t worry — with the exception of a few vehicles, Airport Limousine buses come equipped with a restroom.
That said, some vehicles may not have one, so it’s reassuring to check before boarding.
Benefits of the Limousine Bus
Next, let’s look at the benefits of the limousine bus.
The biggest benefit is that it lets you travel comfortably all the way to your destination.
When you’re traveling, your luggage inevitably ends up heavy and bulky.
With a bus, once you check your luggage in, you can sit back and relax all the way to your destination.
It’s also reassuring that you’re guaranteed a seat and can reserve in advance.
Another benefit: since the bus arrives right at the departure lobby, you can get off and check in as soon as you enter the terminal building.
NearMe: The Convenience of a Limousine Bus, at a Flat Rate
We’ve covered the limousine bus so far, but there’s another service offering the same convenience at a flat rate: NearMe.
NearMe
NearMe is a door-to-airport service provided by our company, NearMe Inc.
It’s a next-generation airport shuttle that uses proprietary AI to plan the optimal pickup and drop-off route, taking you to your destination for a surprisingly flat rate.
Service Overview
A safe, comfortable airport shuttle.
Riding in a spacious shuttle that seats up to 9 people, our proprietary AI plans the optimal route to Narita Airport.
You can pay online and even book your return trip in advance. Since it’s door-to-door, there’s no need to lug heavy baggage around.
Wi-Fi is available on board, so you can enjoy the ride or get some work done.
There are no extra charges for flight delays, so you can use the service with peace of mind.
Reservations are required in advance, and you can book up to one day before your trip.
Service Area
The service is currently available across Tokyo’s 23 wards.
Within that area, you can be picked up from home, a hotel, or your workplace.
That’s a smaller coverage area compared to the Airport Limousine, but it’s still great to have such major areas covered.
Fares and Estimated Travel Time
The flat rate to Narita Airport starts at ¥5,980 per person.
It’s great to be able to use a service like this at a flat rate that doesn’t change based on time or distance.
The estimated travel time from Shinjuku to Narita Airport is about 100 minutes.
For other areas, depending on time and road conditions, you can expect to arrive in about 80 to 100 minutes.
How to Book
You can make a reservation from NearMe’s official website.
Enter your departure location, date of use, flight number or desired arrival time, and number of passengers to book.
If you enter your flight number, the recommended arrival time and terminal will be set automatically.
Reservations are required in advance, and can be made up to one day before.
Benefits
The benefit of NearMe is its pickup service from your desired departure location.
It picks you up at home or your hotel and takes you straight to your destination.
The spacious 9-seat shuttle also offers Wi-Fi on board.
Since it’s door-to-door, there’s no need to carry heavy luggage around, so you can enjoy a comfortable ride to the airport.
If you’re interested, please make a reservation or ask questions via the service website.
Summary
We’ve introduced the limousine bus to Narita Airport.
A bus that lets you travel without carrying your luggage around is truly comfortable, and having a restroom on board adds peace of mind.
We also introduced NearMe, which offers the same convenience at a flat rate — both are great transportation options for a comfortable trip to Narita Airport.
If you have a trip to Narita Airport coming up, we hope this helps.
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