How to Get from BOM to Mumbai’s Dadar

CSMIA’s nearest suburban railway stations are Vile Parle (East) for the domestic terminal and Andheri (East) for the international terminal; neither is Dadar. For the airport-to-Dadar journey, choose a road transfer or connect to a suburban train from one of those stations.

If you are staying in Dadar, rooms at Hotel Happyland put the station in the local travel picture.

CSMIA says taxis, app-based cabs and shuttle services are available outside the terminal, while pre-arranged transport can be accessed in the multi-level car park. Taxi and car-rental booking zones are at the arrival level, and airport pickup points are provided at both terminals.

At Terminal 2, Alyte, other app-based cab services and Uber Black/XL have pickup locations in the multi-level car park. Some are on Level 1 Ground Transportation, P4; Uber Black/XL pickup is on Level 2 Arrival West, P6. Check the pickup point for your service and terminal before meeting your driver.

Auto rickshaws are metered and available at both terminals. They operate in Mumbai’s suburbs, from Borivali to Bandra in the west and up to Sion in the central region. Luxury air-conditioned buses connect the airport with Thane, Andheri, BKC, Navi Mumbai and Colaba.

BEST buses connect the airport terminals with suburban railway stations. Route 312 runs from Terminal 1 to Vile Parle (East) and Andheri (East) railway stations. From Terminal 2, route 321 serves Vile Parle (East), while route 308 serves Andheri (East).

CSMIA names CSMIA Airport T1, CSMIA Airport T2, Marol Naka and Sahar Road among the metro stations nearest the airport. Confirm your onward connection to Dadar before choosing the metro. For BEST bus routes and fares, consult BEST’s official website.

A complimentary shuttle runs between Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. Its pickup points are at the Terminal 1 arrival exit toward Departure Gate 2 and at Terminal 2 Level 1, Ground Transportation Level (P4). If your arrival and onward connection are at different terminals, use the shuttle between them.

The Dadar station guide to changing trains and getting around can help you plan the onward rail leg.

The 30-minute drive from Hotel Happyland to CSMIA is a hotel-to-airport reference, not a timed airport-to-Dadar journey. Road travel time to Dadar can vary, so allow for the journey to take longer than that reference if conditions require it.

For a car or cab, identify your terminal’s pickup point and whether your ride is pre-arranged or booked at the airport. For public transport, check the bus connection and onward railway or metro route before leaving the terminal.

Once you reach Dadar, a Mumbai day route starting from Dadar shows how the station can anchor a city itinerary. Include time for the terminal shuttle if you need to change terminals.

Before you go, check the official CSMIA site for pickup and transport details, and BEST’s official website for bus routes and fares. Match your transfer plan to your arrival terminal.

1. For a taxi or rental car, locate the arrival-level booking zone.
2. For an app-based cab, confirm the correct terminal and designated pickup point.
3. For a bus-to-rail connection, note the route serving your terminal and verify the onward trip to Dadar.
4. If changing terminals, use the pickup point for the complimentary shuttle.