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Old 10-29-2024, 03:07 PM
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Default Anyone figured up the TOTAL cost ?

We too had thought about using Brightline, but hesitated after thinking what the TOTAL cost might be ? For instance, when we use the C. Ex. bus service we can drive to Beall's dept. store and park in their far lot. We avoid taxi costs from our village. We arrive at the port (Miami, Everglades, etc.), our luggage is off loaded right at the check-in. I was thinking, Taxi or other cost to get to train station (I assume is in Orlando ?), when arriving in Port E.,or in Miami, then cab or uber to get to the port ? Then at debarkation, must get cab or uber to train station I assume ? The C. Ex. bus is always right at the port waiting at debarkation, so wondering how it adds to expense to get transportation from port to the train station ? Then again after arrival back to Orlando, what is the cost to get from train station back to Villages ? Just wondering if, even after the increase, if the C. Ex. bus is not the most economical after all ? ? Anyone figured up all the costs involved ?

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