Giovanina Posted December 29, 2014 #1 Share Posted December 29, 2014 I may be sailing with Princess again on 1/28/15. I will be traveling alone (I've recently become a widow) and need to find a hopefully inexpensive option to get from home to the ship. The only time I have used a taxi it was over $100. BART may be an option, but rather difficult with luggage (I usually take more on a cruise than when flying). Any suggestions will be appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmf123 Posted December 30, 2014 #2 Share Posted December 30, 2014 (edited) Giovanina, first of all, I am sorry for your loss. I would suggest checking out and/or posting your question on the West Coast Departures forum: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/forumdisplay.php?f=413. Edited December 30, 2014 by jmf123 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatbush Flyer Posted December 30, 2014 #3 Share Posted December 30, 2014 Super shuttle. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatbush Flyer Posted December 30, 2014 #4 Share Posted December 30, 2014 Super shuttle. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Actually - I may have spoken too soon. Don't know if they'll go to cruise terminal from east bay home (probably will from SFO). So you could inquire about home to SFO to cruise terminal. But, that would add cost. Call the Port of SF and/or go to their website to see what they recommend. They've got to get the same call all the time. There's also "uber" type car services, though I'm not a big fan given all their issues. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buck Turgidson Posted December 30, 2014 #5 Share Posted December 30, 2014 We are taking the ferry from Vallejo to area close to pier 27 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmf123 Posted December 30, 2014 #6 Share Posted December 30, 2014 Have you looked at your Roll Call? http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1924852. There may be others in your area with transportation suggestions. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pris993 Posted December 30, 2014 #7 Share Posted December 30, 2014 We sometimes go out of SF, from San Mateo. We always take a taxi. We simply budget for it, the door to door service makes it worth it with luggage. If that is not possible, then I would check out super shuttle/shared rides. I would not try BART and a taxi, or the ferry and a taxi either... it would be hard to get a SF taxi to go such a short distance. Walking from BART or the ferry terminal is a bit far for an older person with luggage. I worked near the Tansamerica Bldg in SF for 30 years, so know the area well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treven Posted December 30, 2014 #8 Share Posted December 30, 2014 (edited) I would recommend the private car service, or a taxi. I realize the cost of both/either, but I think this would be better for the (probably) older woman and her luggage. I've done the car service in FLL between the airport and hotel, and as a senior I really liked the service and attention. I agree, I would not take BART, as they really aren't compatible with luggage, especially for someone alone. Edited December 30, 2014 by Treven Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giovanina Posted January 10, 2015 Author #9 Share Posted January 10, 2015 Thank you all for your suggestions. I found a transport service with very good reviews on Yelp. Made round-trip reservations. So I'm all set now. Gio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laughing Angel Posted January 10, 2015 #10 Share Posted January 10, 2015 So glad to hear that you've been able to make arrangements, Giovanina. Condolences on your loss. I hope you have a lovely, relaxing, and peaceful cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrojanJulez Posted February 18, 2018 #11 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Thank you all for your suggestions. I found a transport service with very good reviews on Yelp. Made round-trip reservations. So I'm all set now. Gio Hi there! I know this is an older post but wondered if you remember which transportation service you used (and if you would recommend them)? I’m trying to get my family from Brentwood to Pier 27 this June. Thanks so much! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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