[salferg]

It took over an hour after I was picked up at my house to get out of TV enroute to the airport last Monday. The driver was unfamiliar with the area he was picking up passengers in an area south of 466A. I arrived at the airport 2 1/2 hours after I had been picked up. I had a return reservation but when I learned my flight would require me to pick up my baggage in Terminal B then lug it back up to the main lobby and proceed across the terminal and go back down to Terminal A baggage pickup I cancelled my reservation. I was able to get on a Villages Shuttle bus that picks up at either terminal and was back in TV at the shuttle station 1 1/2 hours later.

[Harleyman]

The last time we used it, we were longer getting from the Villages to Orlando, than we were flying from Orlando to Nova Scotia. We now go by limo which is basically the same price for two people.

[dalecrenshaw]

Originally Posted by Harleyman

The last time we used it, we were longer getting from the Villages to Orlando, than we were flying from Orlando to Nova Scotia. We now go by limo which is basically the same price for two people.

What Limo service do you use? and how much? Thanks.

[Villageswimmer]

I just used them last week. They picked me up at exactly the scheduled time and I arrived at MCO one hour and five minutes later.

Never had a problem and I've used them six times in the last 2 years.

[ron122049]

I have used the Villages Airport shuttle on several occasions and it works great for me. HOWEVER, I live near Brownwood and usually get picked up last and dropped off first due to my closeness to Hwy. 44. I can understand why folks who live farther north might feel as stated in the above posts. Perhaps it's time for the The Village Shuttle folks to consider separate routes for the north and south sides to make the service more user friendly. I think it's a great service otherwise and will continue to support them!

[Villageswimmer]

Originally Posted by ron122049

I have used the Villages Airport shuttle on several occasions and it works great for me. HOWEVER, I live near Brownwood and usually get picked up last and dropped off first due to my closeness to Hwy. 44. I can understand why folks who live farther north might feel as stated in the above posts. Perhaps it's time for the The Village Shuttle folks to consider separate routes for the north and south sides to make the service more user friendly. I think it's a great service otherwise and will continue to support them!

Good point. I'm fairly far south, too, in St James.

[sunnyatlast]

If you're unlucky enough to get onto the van before it has enough passengers to pay the overhead costs of the run, they're going to dupe you into riding around for an hour in five other far-apart neighborhoods between Wildwood and Leesburg before getting onto the turnpike near Clermont, to pick up other fares.

Same thing happens when coming home from the airport. They'll wait at both A and B sides to round up more fares, and then they'll drive into 3 other golf communities, to drop people off before ever getting to TV. Our 2-hour flights have been shorter than these rides on the van.

The Villages Transportation runs its buses nonstop and they respect a customer's time, for the same price, and they pick up or drop off at the house with their taxi for a few dollars, well worth it.

[Lauren Sweeny]

Always looking for a cheaper way to get to the Orlando airport ,could use all input concerning limo,private drivers etc. Respond here or PM

[TidalWalkers]

I love the Village Airport Van service! Always has been very reliable, easy to find at airport right out door from baggage claim. Drivers are friendly and competent! A great service!

[RETIREDSFW]

Originally Posted by tidalwalkers

i love the village airport van service! Always has been very reliable, easy to find at airport right out door from baggage claim. Drivers are friendly and competent! A great service!

i live on the north side & have no problem with the village airport van service. I have used them about 6 times. The drivers are friendly and even the side trips thru unknown villages have helped me learn the area better.

[kellyjam]

When it just me I use Villages Transportation my neighbor gives me a ride up to Lake Sumter. When it's my Wife and I I use Jan Coluccio, who is a Gilchrest resident, who will pick you up in a Lincoln Navigator door to door to MCO for $80. 352-643-0833

[PJOHNS2654]

Originally Posted by Village Airport Van

You may be happy to hear that Village Airport Van has started "Express Service" that will route Villagers to avoid stopping in neighborhoods along wildwood and leesburg. Visit Villageairportvan.com for more information.

How about an "Express Service" for us that live near Spanish Springs?

[njbchbum]

Originally Posted by Village Airport Van

You may be happy to hear that Village Airport Van has started "Express Service" that will route Villagers to avoid stopping in neighborhoods along wildwood and leesburg. Visit Villageairportvan.com for more information.

How does 'express service' turn into 'limited stops'? I thought express meant express once having left the villages? Transporting from one's home to the airport 'with limited stops in surrounding communities' seems hardly to be 'express service'.

Or am I missing something?

[Villageswimmer]

Originally Posted by njbchbum

How does 'express service' turn into 'limited stops'? I thought express meant express once having left the villages? Transporting from one's home to the airport 'with limited stops in surrounding communities' seems hardly to be 'express service'.

Or am I missing something?

I, too, questioned that "limited stops..." verbiage. Now, though, it looks like it was removed from their site.

From their TOTV posting, it sounds like it stops no where outside TV (for Villages runs), which would be a change for the good. I do think clarification is needed.

[njbchbum]

Originally Posted by naneiben

I, too, questioned that "limited stops..." verbiage. Now, though, it looks like it was removed from their site.

From their TOTV posting, it sounds like it stops no where outside TV (for Villages runs), which would be a change for the good. I do think clarification is needed.

Dunno, naneibean! I clicked on the link in VAV's post and it took me to an ad form which I took my quoted phrases? It is a puzzlement!