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I know that for hotel shuttles and other shuttles we have to walk across the skybridge to the parking garage to get to our transportation. That is a lot of walking for my mobility-impaired husband.

 

Are there towncar services or taxi services that can pick up passengers closer to SEATAC's baggage claim?

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Personal vehicles only at the arrivals lanes next to the baggage claim. I do believe that Uber/Lyft are also restricted to picking up in the garage.

 

How are you getting from your gate to the baggage claim? I suspect that's your bigger mobility challenge than getting from baggage claim to transportation pickup lanes in the garage.

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Personal vehicles only at the arrivals lanes next to the baggage claim. I do believe that Uber/Lyft are also restricted to picking up in the garage.

 

How are you getting from your gate to the baggage claim? I suspect that's your bigger mobility challenge than getting from baggage claim to transportation pickup lanes in the garage.

 

His wheelchair escort should push him to baggage claim.

At least that has been the case in other airports. I always request a wheelchair for him when I make air reservations.

But usually wheelchair pusher is limited to pushing only to baggage claim.

 

We are always picked up at baggage claim by either a town car or a limo. Right outside the door.:)

 

Thank you. Since we'll be using a towncar for transfer to downtown hotel, I hope that's the case for us.

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Uber (Black Car) and SUV can pick up at the curbside. It's X/XL/Plus/Premium that are restricted to the garage.

 

We do not have smart phones so no Uber app.

We will reserve a towncar. $50 Cost plus obligatory 20% tip is not too much more than taxi, and I presume uber.

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We do not have smart phones so no Uber app.

We will reserve a towncar. $50 Cost plus obligatory 20% tip is not too much more than taxi, and I presume uber.

 

What company are you using for the towncar? I've heard you can call for a towncar from baggage claim on the bank of phones there, but what company are they, how do you know how much it cost?

 

Thank you

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What company are you using for the towncar? I've heard you can call for a towncar from baggage claim on the bank of phones there, but what company are they, how do you know how much it cost?

 

Thank you

 

After we have our plane reservations so know pickup time we will reserve from seatactowncar.com which has been recommended in a CC post. Their rates are on their site.

But they pickup in "arrivals lounge" and I don't know where that is. I'll have to ask them and then decide if we're using them or a different service.

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After we have our plane reservations so know pickup time we will reserve from seatactowncar.com which has been recommended in a CC post. Their rates are on their site.

But they pickup in "arrivals lounge" and I don't know where that is. I'll have to ask them and then decide if we're using them or a different service.

 

Thank you

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What company are you using for the towncar? I've heard you can call for a towncar from baggage claim on the bank of phones there, but what company are they, how do you know how much it cost?

 

Thank you

 

We used STILA towncar service from SEATAC to our hotel by the Space Needle this past June. Their fees are regulated by the airport. You can call them from the baggage claim area (after you claim your luggage) and they will pick you up right outside the baggage claim doors. There were 4 of us with lots of luggage so we needed an SUV. I believe our charge was $60. It is less for 2-3 people in one of their towncars ($50?). Service was great and we plan on using them again for our Pacific Coastal next year. If you check SEATAC Airports website, you'll find all their information. Highly recommend.

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We used STILA towncar service from SEATAC to our hotel by the Space Needle this past June. Their fees are regulated by the airport. You can call them from the baggage claim area (after you claim your luggage) and they will pick you up right outside the baggage claim doors. There were 4 of us with lots of luggage so we needed an SUV. I believe our charge was $60. It is less for 2-3 people in one of their towncars ($50?). Service was great and we plan on using them again for our Pacific Coastal next year. If you check SEATAC Airports website, you'll find all their information. Highly recommend.

 

Thank you very much. You've answered our questions. At this point all we can do is try it so we'll know for ourselves. Sure sounds easy, especially the pick up at baggage claim. One more question, when you call I assume they ask you how many people and baggage, so they can tell you what kind of car you need, SUV or town car, correct? And they give you the cost based on where you're going? Sorry, that was 2 questions. I hope they go to all hotels because our hotel is not of Shuttle Express hotel list.

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Thank you very much. You've answered our questions. At this point all we can do is try it so we'll know for ourselves. Sure sounds easy, especially the pick up at baggage claim. One more question, when you call I assume they ask you how many people and baggage, so they can tell you what kind of car you need, SUV or town car, correct? And they give you the cost based on where you're going? Sorry, that was 2 questions. I hope they go to all hotels because our hotel is not of Shuttle Express hotel list.

 

Yes, they did ask how many passengers and luggage. If it had been only 2-3 of us, we would have been picked up by a towncar instead of the SUV. They also asked us about our hotel. Their fees are set fees as I recall. They will tell you that too when you call them from baggage claim. We were really impressed by their service.

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Yes, they did ask how many passengers and luggage. If it had been only 2-3 of us, we would have been picked up by a towncar instead of the SUV. They also asked us about our hotel. Their fees are set fees as I recall. They will tell you that too when you call them from baggage claim. We were really impressed by their service.

 

We might use them instead. How long after you called STILA did they show up? Do they have a fleet of vehicles standing by at the airport?

Is the phone to Stila easily seen at baggage claim?

We will be at Hotel Maxwelll downtown. Do they go to all hotels?

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We might use them instead. How long after you called STILA did they show up? Do they have a fleet of vehicles standing by at the airport?

Is the phone to Stila easily seen at baggage claim?

We will be at Hotel Maxwelll downtown. Do they go to all hotels?

 

They were pretty quick to pick us up. Less than 10 minutes, so make sure you have all your travelers and luggage before you call. They do have a fleet of vehicles on site.

The phones are easy to spot. We flew in on Alaska Air. SW Air used the same baggage claim area. I am assuming it will be the same set-up no matter what baggage claim area that you will be at to claim your luggage. In the Alaska/SW area, you can't miss the huge sign and bank of phones on your left as you walk into the carousel area. My daughter used this service last year on her cruise and was equally happy with it. I don't think you will have a problem being dropped off at your hotel.

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They were pretty quick to pick us up. Less than 10 minutes, so make sure you have all your travelers and luggage before you call. They do have a fleet of vehicles on site.

The phones are easy to spot. We flew in on Alaska Air. SW Air used the same baggage claim area. I am assuming it will be the same set-up no matter what baggage claim area that you will be at to claim your luggage. In the Alaska/SW area, you can't miss the huge sign and bank of phones on your left as you walk into the carousel area. My daughter used this service last year on her cruise and was equally happy with it. I don't think you will have a problem being dropped off at your hotel.

 

Thank you. We will be flying SW.

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They were pretty quick to pick us up. Less than 10 minutes, so make sure you have all your travelers and luggage before you call. They do have a fleet of vehicles on site.

The phones are easy to spot. We flew in on Alaska Air. SW Air used the same baggage claim area. I am assuming it will be the same set-up no matter what baggage claim area that you will be at to claim your luggage. In the Alaska/SW area, you can't miss the huge sign and bank of phones on your left as you walk into the carousel area. My daughter used this service last year on her cruise and was equally happy with it. I don't think you will have a problem being dropped off at your hotel.

 

You've been VERY helpful!!!! Thank you so much.

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They were pretty quick to pick us up. Less than 10 minutes, so make sure you have all your travelers and luggage before you call. They do have a fleet of vehicles on site.

The phones are easy to spot. We flew in on Alaska Air. SW Air used the same baggage claim area. I am assuming it will be the same set-up no matter what baggage claim area that you will be at to claim your luggage. In the Alaska/SW area, you can't miss the huge sign and bank of phones on your left as you walk into the carousel area. My daughter used this service last year on her cruise and was equally happy with it. I don't think you will have a problem being dropped off at your hotel.

 

Just one more question. Is it hard to tell which town car is yours? Aren't there other company's that use town cars?

 

Jeanne & Bob

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Just one more question. Is it hard to tell which town car is yours? Aren't there other company's that use town cars?

 

Jeanne & Bob

 

In addition to calling out your name, when you call them, you tell them what arrival door you are at.:)

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Ok, thanks all.

 

I'll be sure to write here when we get back so other newbie Seattle transportation issue people want some info they can find it. I'm being funny, but found your help the best. Thanks all.

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they call out your name. Just look for a white or black Lincoln or limo. There aren't that many

 

In addition to calling out your name, when you call them, you tell them what arrival door you are at.:)

 

Thank you both for the additional info. Good to know.

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