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Old 10-14-2024, 11:48 AM
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Yes, it is no longer the great deal that it was. However, it is still the most painless way to get there. I miss the pickup at the corner of 44 and 301.

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Originally Posted by Arctic Fox View Post
We have been using Cruise Express (formerly Yankee Trails) to get to and from Fort Lauderdale for at least a decade, often one-way for Transatlantic cruises.

We have been very happy with the service and have recommended them frequently on this forum.

The price has gone up regularly, but the recent leap is obscene. In March 2023 we paid $100 for two people to go one way. Today they quoted me $240 for the same trip.

The return fare is $140 per person, which is reasonable, but to charge almost that for one-way is daylight robbery.