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Originally Posted by swimdawg
I have been meaning to write about this since my last trip. I am a "snowflake"....going back and forth from Buffalo to TV....via Orlando. I have used both The Villages Shuttle and Village Airport Van.
Both have their good points.
Here is my Swimdawg review:
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The Villages Transportation: The Villages Transportation ? Orlando International Airport Shuttle Service
Postives: Typical of what you would expect of something run by TV: Clean van, on time, friendly drivers who just couldn't do enough to help. There was a nice waiting area either inside or outside the airport area where you are to be picked up.
Negatives: The area where they pick you up is way down from the the Baggage Claim area. (I take either Southwest or JetBlue). I have two huge pieces of luggage (moving things from Swimdawg North to Swimdawg South)....so it was a long walk from Baggage to the area where TV Shuttle area is.....and I mean a long walk. Once I was on the shuttle, it took me to Lake Sumter Landing....and I waited for a cab to take me home. It was only a $5. charge (+tip) for the cab. Going from TV to Orlando airport was the same. A cab would pick me up and take me to LSL where I would get the shuttle.
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Village Airport Van: Village Airport Van
Positives: The area where you are to be picked up is directly below Baggage Claim. It couldn't be more convenient. You call the driver when you arrive and the wait is reasonable...not too long. Because I live in The Village of St. James, I am the first to be dropped off AT MY HOME....and the last to be picked up AT MY HOME when I return back to the airport. I like that!
Negatives: The van wasn't as clean or as organized as TV Shuttle. The drivers were "okay"....but one can tell when an employee works for TV. They look neat and clean.....and go out of their way to be friendly and help. The drivers for VillagesVan were nice but easy to see they didn't work for TV. Also, there was no nice waiting area inside or outside the area where you wait for the van. It was so convenient to have them so close to Baggage Claim but it would be nice to have a place to sit while waiting. I did complain about this and they said I can sit anywhere and just let them know I have arrived and they will wait for me.
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As far as prices go, they are pretty much the same. $35. one way.
(The Villages Shuttle gives you a $5.00 discount for round-trip but they charge $5.00 each way for the cab); Village Airport Van charges $35. to/from your front door and will give you every 10th trip for free.
So.......that is my Swimdawg review for the two major airport shuttle/van services. Hope it helps. |
I love the idea of having Village Airport Van pick you up at your house, and drop you off at your house for 35 bucks!! There phone number is 352-241-2000. Coming in late at night, is nice when dropped off at home. To each their own, as long as you arrive safe and sound.
