Groom and Workman transportation
 

I need transportation to the Orlando airport, any feedback on Groom transportation and Workman Transportation would be helpful. Thanks

We've used Workman a lot. Using them tomorrow as a matter of fact. You can meet their shuttle bus at Lake Sumter Landing. They are on time and make only one stop on the way to Orlando Airport, that stop being at Brownwood to pick up riders there. Same for on the way back. They will pick you up and drop you off for an extra $15 each way (they have individual shuttles that take people to and from Brownwood to catch the shuttle bus).

In our experience they are on time and reliable.

Groom picked me up at home and took me to the Workman pickup place at Brownwood. Workman took me to the airport, and later (after I came back from the trip) took me back to Brownwood, where Groom was waiting to take me back home. Great service.

Workman hands down unless you like getting a tour of the villages and riding a van. Spent too many hours stopping at other peoples houses. Travel is difficult enough

Another vote for Workman…always on time, non stop, courteous employees.

We have used Groome, Workman and Village Airport Van on many occasions and have found each of them to be reliable.

In terms of pricing, generally Groome is the cheapest, then VAV then Workman.

Time-wise, for Groome and VAV, it depends on how many others are traveling with you and where in TV you live - if down south you should spend the least time, being one of the last to be picked up (if going to MCO) and one of the first to be dropped off (if coming from MCO). We live up north so it can add half an hour to the ride, but we quite enjoy seeing the new areas anyway and, since we've probably spent the whole day traveling, and extra 30 minutes isn't going to kill us.

The main deciding factor is often their schedules - currently Groome is operating less trips than pre-Covid and that can add an hour's wait time.

Only one person we always use Workman. Two or more and we always use a private driver. Never had a bad experience with Workman. Never used Groom so no opinion. Will never again use Village Airport Van, wayyyyyyyyyy to many stops, especially if you live in the more northern parts of the Villages, and sometimes a very long wait at the airport as well.

We always use Workman. Used them last month. We get the service that picks us up at our villa & drops us at LSL where we get the coach to Orlando airport. Efficient & safe.

I think it depends where you live. If you are south of 44, Groome works well as it picks you up right at your door. If you are further north you might be on the van for a longer time than desired.

We live south of 44 and use Groome. Yes we are the first to be dropped off, picked up. I have ridden shuttles where the van was only running south of 44, but it was during busy season with more runs. We have always been happy with their service.

Used Groome once. At home pickup, on time at the MCO. Pickup time might vary depending on where you are in line/scheduled. But the arrival time at MCO, as advertised. Good service.

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Workman usually has fewer stops but you have to get to LSL or Brownwood.

Can you do long term parking at LSL or Brownwood?

We started using VAV a few times but had a bit of a schedule mishap with them, so we tried Groome. Cheaper and nicer vehicles, but bigger capacity means more stops (my last trip had 7 people and a small, uncrated dog). All in all, both these services get you there with plenty of time. We've never used Workman since they have fixed departure locations but will investigate further next time.

It's all about planning that minimizes travel stress. Good luck and safe travels!:beer3:

Beware that Groome has no phone service off hours. They failed to pick me up at 3:00 a.m. The driver admitted he confused his schedule. I drove myself at the last minute.;

I've had good experiences with Groom.