To travel to Chengdu, visitors can choose from several efficient methods including direct international or domestic flights and high-speed rail. The city is served by two major airports: Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU), located just 14 kilometers from downtown, and the newer, larger Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU), which handles most long-haul international routes and is about 50 to 60 kilometers from the city center. Travelers from the United States can find direct flights from hubs like Los Angeles or connect through cities such as Seattle, San Francisco, or London. Additionally, Chengdu is a major railway hub connected to top Chinese destinations like Beijing, Shanghai, Xi'an, and Chongqing via an extensive high-speed train network; for instance, the journey from Chongqing takes only 1 to 2.5 hours. Once you arrive at an airport or railway station, the city's comprehensive metro system (specifically Lines 1, 2, 3, 10, and 18), taxis, and ride-sharing apps like Didi provide seamless transportation into the heart of the city.