twinzzz Posted January 17, 2018 #1 Share Posted January 17, 2018 We've never sailed from the west coast and are looking for any info to compare Uber or Lyft prices to the shuttle companies. Staying at Candlewood suites LAX the night before, so we need a ride to Long Beach pier-so we can take a shared ride, but thinking we need a private ride to LAX after the cruise for a 1:45pm flight. I've gotten prices form both shuttle companies and wondering if anyone could give me (approximate) prices I could expect if we (2 adults) used either Lyft or Uber. Any info would be appreciated. TIA Twinzzz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSF Cruiser Posted January 17, 2018 #2 Share Posted January 17, 2018 Uber and Lyft prices vary by time of day. I always "test" the price by plugging in what I want at the time I want before the trip. That way I get an estimated price before I travel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruin Steve Posted January 17, 2018 #3 Share Posted January 17, 2018 With a 1:45 pm flight, you still have a shared shuttle as an option. LAX is only 23 miles from the Long Beach Carnival Terminal...Your biggest variable is when you actually get off the ship and what sort of lines you face at check-out...but the ride to LAX should only take between 30 and 60 minutes depending on day of week...Assuming being clear of the terminal by 10:00 am, you will likely arrive at LAX about 10:45-three hours before your flight--time to spare...With a large cruise ship in port, the major shuttle companies (Super Shuttle, for example) will be loading up vans continually and heading straight to LAX with no intermediate stops. Uber becomes a variable--Normally, you are looking at $31-41 for an UberX...but with thousands disembarking in relatively short time, you may very likely run into "Surge Pricing" which could add considerably to that cost...Surge Pricing is dependent on supply and demand...and you would be picking a high demand window... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky61 Posted January 18, 2018 #4 Share Posted January 18, 2018 If you would like a private town car, ontime1.com is $65, and they are very reliable, we have used them many times.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted January 18, 2018 #5 Share Posted January 18, 2018 You can go to their sites and plug in the information and get estimates but as mentioned the price can vary by actual time of day. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SadieN Posted January 18, 2018 #6 Share Posted January 18, 2018 Long Beach port to LAX Taxis are $60 flat + tip Shared shuttles are $17/pp, located bottom level of the parking structure, no reservation required. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerdiva Posted January 20, 2018 #7 Share Posted January 20, 2018 Long Beach port to LAX Taxis are $60 flat + tip Shared shuttles are $17/pp, located bottom level of the parking structure, no reservation required. Sent from my iPhone using Forums This is very helpful, I don't mind the shared shuttles if they are cheap and direct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiminy1955 Posted January 24, 2018 #8 Share Posted January 24, 2018 I’m with a group, 12 of us, sailing out in March and we need transportation from our hotel 2.5 miles away. We know about Uber and Lyft but wondering if there is a shuttle service we can arrange for? The hotel does not provide transportation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruin Steve Posted January 24, 2018 #9 Share Posted January 24, 2018 I’m with a group, 12 of us, sailing out in March and we need transportation from our hotel 2.5 miles away. We know about Uber and Lyft but wondering if there is a shuttle service we can arrange for? The hotel does not provide transportation. 2.5 miles away from the Carnival terminal? Which hotel are you in? 2.5 miles sounds like it takes you just outside the prime area...maybe the BW on First? Anyway, with 12 of you, any of the shuttle companies will gladly send you a couple of vans...for a price... Or you could use Uber... Or you might be close enough to the Passport route to even take that... Even taxis aren’t terrible fo4 that short a trip. You might also try contacting Sunseeker Tours...they have 14 passenger buses they use for Tours, but they also do charters...they may be willing to send a bus to your hotel to get you to the pier...since they are headquartered in Long Beach anyway... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SadieN Posted January 24, 2018 #10 Share Posted January 24, 2018 Only problem with the Passport bus is the area for luggage is also the HC area and isn’t too large. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiminy1955 Posted January 24, 2018 #11 Share Posted January 24, 2018 2.5 miles away from the Carnival terminal?Which hotel are you in? 2.5 miles sounds like it takes you just outside the prime area...maybe the BW on First? Anyway, with 12 of you, any of the shuttle companies will gladly send you a couple of vans...for a price... Or you could use Uber... Or you might be close enough to the Passport route to even take that... Even taxis aren’t terrible fo4 that short a trip. You might also try contacting Sunseeker Tours...they have 14 passenger buses they use for Tours, but they also do charters...they may be willing to send a bus to your hotel to get you to the pier...since they are headquartered in Long Beach anyway... We are staying at the Courtyard Marriott Long Beach Downtown. Thank you for the suggestions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiminy1955 Posted January 24, 2018 #12 Share Posted January 24, 2018 Only problem with the Passport bus is the area for luggage is also the HC area and isn’t too large. Sent from my iPhone using Forums We will definitely have a lot of luggage. Some of them are bringing more than 1 bag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aulanis Posted January 31, 2018 #13 Share Posted January 31, 2018 Only problem with the Passport bus is the area for luggage is also the HC area and isn’t too large. HC area? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jojiboy Posted January 31, 2018 #14 Share Posted January 31, 2018 HC area? Handicapped area. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aulanis Posted February 1, 2018 #15 Share Posted February 1, 2018 Thanks - half guessed it might be that but thought I had better check. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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