mochuck Posted July 4, 2009 #1 Share Posted July 4, 2009 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-17 Posted July 4, 2009 #2 Share Posted July 4, 2009 http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1011364 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWWanderer Posted July 4, 2009 #3 Share Posted July 4, 2009 How many in your party? That seems high for a private car transfer. A taxi will be about $40-45. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mochuck Posted July 4, 2009 Author #4 Share Posted July 4, 2009 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWWanderer Posted July 4, 2009 #5 Share Posted July 4, 2009 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAWS Posted July 4, 2009 #6 Share Posted July 4, 2009 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mochuck Posted July 5, 2009 Author #7 Share Posted July 5, 2009 Thanks Kim - I've sent them an email. We don't tip much in Australia - what would be the normal tip for a driver? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duck tune Posted July 5, 2009 #8 Share Posted July 5, 2009 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAWS Posted July 8, 2009 #9 Share Posted July 8, 2009 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rondanoh Posted July 8, 2009 #10 Share Posted July 8, 2009 I just got off the phone with sunny, he is great and very workable! Thanks to all for the referral! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mochuck Posted July 11, 2009 Author #11 Share Posted July 11, 2009 I've booked with Already There. They quoted $45 for pick up from airport and a $5 discount on a second booking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerdadky Posted July 13, 2009 #12 Share Posted July 13, 2009 we used already there in June and I cant say enough good things about them, I highly reccomend them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Love the beach Posted July 16, 2009 #13 Share Posted July 16, 2009 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWWanderer Posted July 16, 2009 #14 Share Posted July 16, 2009 It shouldn't be more than $10-15 from the Grand Hyatt to Amtrak, before tip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kathynorth Posted July 17, 2009 #15 Share Posted July 17, 2009 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Love the beach Posted July 17, 2009 #16 Share Posted July 17, 2009 Thanks everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDebbie Posted July 17, 2009 #17 Share Posted July 17, 2009 thanks for the recommendations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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