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Old 07-16-2023, 05:13 AM
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Now that Groome has increased price to $40 per person and it takes 2 hours to get back and forth from airport, does anyone know of a better alternative? Especially when there’s more than one person? I guess I am looking for a ride that charges one price for up to 3 passengers that goes directly from Orlando airport to your door?
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At $40, Groome for me is still “reasonable”, reliable and very convenient- I’m a fan!
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Old 07-16-2023, 07:49 AM
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Now that Groome has increased price to $40 per person and it takes 2 hours to get back and forth from airport, does anyone know of a better alternative? Especially when there’s more than one person? I guess I am looking for a ride that charges one price for up to 3 passengers that goes directly from Orlando airport to your door?
$40 is reasonable. That is what Workman charges, with the ride one way being about 1.5 hours (only stops are in LSL and Brownwood), so it's a bit shorter than the length of the ride mentioned in the OP.

Other than that, there are private concerns that also provide transportation. I've used Joe Byers (Blue Line Services) for rides to and from. Very reliable, never (in my experience anyway) late. The charge 1-way is a bit higher than the van lines charge (I'm thinking $110 for the first person, with additional people being something like $25 more for the ride). Costs more: faster service.
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Old 07-16-2023, 09:04 AM
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Dave’s Airport Transportation has excellent cars/drivers and only has you (and your guests) in the car. It is $85 for the first person and $25 for each additional person. There is $10 surcharge if your plane comes in after 11 PM. Book early as he is pretty busy.
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Dave’s Airport Transportation has excellent cars/drivers and only has you (and your guests) in the car. It is $85 for the first person and $25 for each additional person. There is $10 surcharge if your plane comes in after 11 PM. Book early as he is pretty busy.
Dave's is absolutely the best but very busy so I agree book early.
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Workman does not "pick up / drop off" at your door.
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Old 07-17-2023, 05:41 AM
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[QUOTE=phousel;2236151]Workman does not "pick up / drop off" at your door.[/QUOT

Yes, it does for a small extra charge..per trip, not per person.
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Workman does not "pick up / drop off" at your door.
No, Workman DOES have home service.
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Old 07-17-2023, 06:02 AM
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Old 07-17-2023, 06:10 AM
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Let me clarify - you can take a cab after Workman drops you off to your home for I think a $15 charge but that I am not sure of.
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I always had good luck with Creative Concierge. It was $75 door to door for one person and $25 for a additional passenger.
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I fly a lot.. always take groome .. I’m in the south and it’s not even 1 hour..was wondering how gromme could do it for only $33.for so long.
I had to use Village trans because groome was full.. Seeing village transport costs $40. And stops even at leesburg hospital once on tollway! And hotels sometimes.. yikes.. groome is getting new vans and gas ⛽️ is more $$
The price increase is reasonable to me..
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Old 07-17-2023, 06:29 AM
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It just doesn't get better than Workman. Two stops in Brownwood and LSL, so none of the hassle with Groome making stops in tons of villages. The problem with some of the smaller transports is if they have a vehicle issue, then you are stuck. Will there be someone waiting for you if your flight is delayed? With Workman there is another shuttle every hour up until midnight.

I know the OP said "pickup at door", but if thats the most important thing stick with who you have.
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