Originally Posted by
Tennis69
I've taken the Maglev train from Shanghai to PVG many times. 431 kph (268 mph) gets you there quickly.
If it crossed the Bund, that's one thing. But it takes you to a station where people will most likely have to transfer to the metro anyway.
Even though the ride the airport is usual miserable -- and always a "lengthy" one -- I prefer it than having to transfer ANYWHERE. IME, transfers in China are unpleasant at best.
n.b. not a recent epiphany, but I've tried as much as possible to stick to Hongqiao.