Taxi in Seattle question

[mochuck]

We've been quoted $130 for a private car transfer from Seattle International Airport to Crowne Plaza on 6th Avenue. Does anyone have any idea how much a taxi would cost for that journey?

 

We land at 3.40pm on Monday 20th July, so I figure by the time we clear customs it will be rush hour. I know we could probably get a shuttle cheaper but we'll be at the end of a 15 hour flight and so we don't think we want to do a shuttle.

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http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1011364

[NWWanderer]

How many in your party? That seems high for a private car transfer.

 

A taxi will be about $40-45.

[mochuck]

There are only 2 of us.

 

Also what is the difference between the airporter bus and the shuttle express - in price and time.

 

Is it easy enough to just get a taxi at the airport?

 

I thought $130 sounded high too. How far is the airport from downtown

[NWWanderer]

It's about a 30 minute drive.

 

The airporter is $11 per person and leaves every half hour. If they stop at the Crowne Plaza, it would be one of the first stops.

 

Not sure how much Shuttle Express is for 2--but you can go on their website and get a quote. How long it will take will depend on how many people are in your van and what order you're dropped off in.

 

A private town car should be more in the $50-60 range.

[KAWS]

Google Already There Town Car. Their email is "already there at verizon dot net". (I've spelled it out rather than the usual way so it doesn't get deleted. They will take the two of you there for $50.

 

You can also prearrange for them to take you back to the pier after the cruise and they will charge you $60 for this.

[mochuck]

Thanks Kim - I've sent them an email. We don't tip much in Australia - what would be the normal tip for a driver?

[duck tune]

DH and I also highly recommend Sunny. You will not pay extra if sitting in traffic like you would with a taxi and the shuttle may be cheaper but you pay for it in time spent waiting. We have felt that if we are willing to pay thousands for a cruise we can pay a little more for good limosine service with personalized service and a positive attitude. The general tip would be 15-20% of the fare.

[KAWS]

Thanks Kim - I've sent them an email. We don't tip much in Australia - what would be the normal tip for a driver?

 

If you don't tip they will usually add on a 20% gratuity ($10) so I'd tip somewhere around the $8-10 mark on a $50 cab ride.

[rondanoh]

I just got off the phone with sunny, he is great and very workable! Thanks to all for the referral!

[mochuck]

I've booked with Already There. They quoted $45 for pick up from airport and a $5 discount on a second booking

[tigerdadky]

we used already there in June and I cant say enough good things about them, I highly reccomend them

[Love the beach]

Would anyone know how much a taxi would be to go from Grand Hyatt to the Amtrak station? We are two couples--so don't know if it's better to just reserve a town car as we would probably need 2 taxis if they are small.

Thanks

[NWWanderer]

It shouldn't be more than $10-15 from the Grand Hyatt to Amtrak, before tip.

[kathynorth]

Last week we paid $65 for a large SUV to take us from the airport to cruise terminal. At the end of our trip we paid $42 from downtown to airport via cab. We were 4 adults with lots of luggage and required a van. When we called the cab company we specified that we needed a van and one was at the steps of the hotel within 15 minutes.

[Love the beach]

Thanks everyone!

[McDebbie]

thanks for the recommendations.