1bigballer Posted November 30, 2005 #1 Share Posted November 30, 2005 What is the best and fastest way to get from LAX to the port? Our flight gets in to LAX around 12:30pm on the day of departure so we'll pay extra for fast individual shuttle service. Is a plain ole taxi the best/fastest? Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carribeanpirate Posted November 30, 2005 #2 Share Posted November 30, 2005 talk to ur travel agent about a transfer from airport to ship. Princess will pick u up, and take u to the airport when ship docks. As a resident of L A, u dont want to take a taxi from lax to the port. TRUST ME. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnf Posted November 30, 2005 #3 Share Posted November 30, 2005 Primetime shuttle or Supershuttle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mafemass Posted December 1, 2005 #4 Share Posted December 1, 2005 We are flying in the nite b4 our sailing. We thought we would take a taxi from the airport hotel to the pier. R we wrong? Going back from the pier to LAX we will be in a hurry. What should we do?:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Splinter Posted December 1, 2005 #5 Share Posted December 1, 2005 What time of day and what day of the week? While a cab and Supershuttle may be equal in the time it takes, if you have a lot of traffic, you may end up paying a lot more for a cab as you pay based on time, where the shuttle service is a flat fee per person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mafemass Posted December 1, 2005 #6 Share Posted December 1, 2005 We are a family of 3 travelling. We want to leave the LAX hotel by 10a to get to the ship. This would be on a Sat morn. We dock on a Sat morn near 8 but have no clue what time they will allow us off. Plane leaves at 12:15p. What do u suggest? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronrythm Posted December 1, 2005 #7 Share Posted December 1, 2005 Shuttles are a better bet than taxis in LA. Plus you have more room for luggage. Try www.karmel.com or www.supershuttle.com . Prime Time has had a lot of troubles from Highway Patrol citations for safety (bald tires, anyone?), to getting kicked out of all the airports for not having insurance, so I can't recommend them. I personally use Karmel, because they have given me better service. If your in a hurry, for any of them, be sure to book ahead and get an exclusive, so you don't have to stop and pick up or drop off another party. Have a great trip Ron:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1bigballer Posted December 1, 2005 Author #8 Share Posted December 1, 2005 Would a private car service (meet & greet at baggage claim) be the best way to go for someone that arrives the morning of departure? We could get a private sedan for about $70. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lagrutke Posted December 1, 2005 #9 Share Posted December 1, 2005 I booked a private van for 6 of us for $65. It's less expensive for less people, Golden West Express. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KLLund Posted December 4, 2005 #10 Share Posted December 4, 2005 We booked a town car through http://www.karmel.com and it was 58.00 each way, but there was absolutely no problem with worrying about getting to the ship or from the ship to the airport on time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mafemass Posted December 4, 2005 #11 Share Posted December 4, 2005 KLLUND: How long ago did you book and where was your pick up point? I called them today and was quoted $67.10 for 3 people coming from an LAX hotel. Going back from San Pedro Pier I was quoted at $77.10. Not such a good deal.:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mafemass Posted December 4, 2005 #12 Share Posted December 4, 2005 KLLUND: How long ago did you book and where was your pick up point? I called them today and was quoted $67.10 for 3 people coming from an LAX hotel. Going back from San Pedro Pier I was quoted at $77.10. Not such a good deal.:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mafemass Posted December 4, 2005 #13 Share Posted December 4, 2005 KLLUND: How long ago did you book and where was your pick up point? I called them today and was quoted $67.10 for 3 people coming from an LAX hotel. Going back from San Pedro Pier I was quoted at $77.10. Not such a good deal.:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mafemass Posted December 7, 2005 #14 Share Posted December 7, 2005 lagrutke: Thanks for the tip. We too are using Golden West Express. They will pick us up at our hotel at LAX in a towne car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lkmamom Posted December 7, 2005 #15 Share Posted December 7, 2005 lagrutke: Thanks for the tip. We too are using Golden West Express. They will pick us up at our hotel at LAX in a towne car. Mafemass, I hope that you will post your experiance with this company....we are looking for transportation for our spring cruise and it all seems really confusing. It sounds like we have the same amount of people to transport so I am interested in your reviews. Thanks! Linda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mafemass Posted December 26, 2005 #16 Share Posted December 26, 2005 We used Golden West and were quite happy with them. I even called a friend up while in Golden West's car to tell them to cancel who they were going to use the next day and book with them. We will definitely use them again.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinknock50 Posted December 26, 2005 #17 Share Posted December 26, 2005 We used Golden West and were quite happy with them. I even called a friend up while in Golden West's car to tell them to cancel who they were going to use the next day and book with them. We will definitely use them again.:) Thanks for your report. I will definitely check on them. I am hoping they have wheelchair lift vans for my Mom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarolynB Posted December 26, 2005 #18 Share Posted December 26, 2005 I have been in contact with Golden West, and was told they did not have van's with chair lifts. They will transport wheelchair that folds. We will have a wheelchair, but the lift isn't needed. We are planning on using them, they quoted us a rate of $300 total, from LAX to the pier and back to LAX, for a group of 15, that was cheaper than any place else I have contacted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Tinknock50 Posted December 26, 2005 #21 Share Posted December 26, 2005 I have been in contact with Golden West, and was told they did not have van's with chair lifts. They will transport wheelchair that folds. We will have a wheelchair, but the lift isn't needed. We are planning on using them, they quoted us a rate of $300 total, from LAX to the pier and back to LAX, for a group of 15, that was cheaper than any place else I have contacted. Thanks Caroline, I just don't want to lift my Mom in and out of the chair and it would be much easier if she could stay seated throughout the whole process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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