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Old 12-13-2024, 06:00 AM
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I have lived in TV for two years. I fly frequently out of Orlando. I prefer to hire a service for my travels to and from the airport but have been disappointed with the quality of service offered by companies, large and small. My most recent negative experience happened this past week when I attempted to hire the Lake Shuttle Service LLC for the first time. After providing numerous confirmations (none confirming my address), in the days leading up to my scheduled departure, I received a call from my driver 8 minutes before my scheduled pickup time. He said that he could not find my address. When I asked where he was, he responded with a location that was 30 minutes away and provided an address that had been improperly entered by the employee who took my reservation. I could not wait 30 minutes and drove myself to the airport. It will cost me $350 in remote parking fees. If anyone can recommend a reliable transportation service, I would greatly appreciate knowing about it.

We use Village VIP. Never had a bad experience. On time, nice and clean cars and wonderful drivers. Not all that pricey since we are two people and a small cat in a carrier. Groome wants $15 extra for the cat!! I highly recommend VIP.
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Old 12-13-2024, 06:14 AM
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My wife and I just used Groome. We were picked up at our house and brought to the Groome bus. Very prompt and easy. The only problem we encountered was that the Florida Turnpike was stopped for 45 minutes at the construction zone.
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Old 12-13-2024, 07:00 AM
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Please take a look at Southern Oaks SUV. Southern Oaks SUV | Premier Transportation
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Old 12-13-2024, 07:00 AM
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I own two rentals in the villages and travel often from Chicago to Orlando. I always rent a one-way car typically around $80 and I do the same on my return back to the airport. Currently the pick up and drop off point is in Spanish Springs. This option is especially true if you are traveling with more than one person. Much cheaper than any other travel options in the villages. and you are in total control of your schedule. Just remember to take your Sunpass to avoid the extra charge at the rental company.
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Old 12-13-2024, 07:05 AM
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This subject of transportation to the airport just appeared around a week ago.
I personally prefer driving and asked about parking and one of the contributors suggested Wally Park Orlando:
Website link: https://www.wallypark.com/mco-airpor...rport-parking/
I have not used them as yet, but I will try them the next time I fly out of MCO.
I find it less stressful to drive on my own and you said you paid $350 for the ride; you can park at this facility for 20 days to equal that amount and if that was a one-way trip your talking 40 days.
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Old 12-13-2024, 07:38 AM
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I have lived in TV for two years. I fly frequently out of Orlando. I prefer to hire a service for my travels to and from the airport but have been disappointed with the quality of service offered by companies, large and small. My most recent negative experience happened this past week when I attempted to hire the Lake Shuttle Service LLC for the first time. After providing numerous confirmations (none confirming my address), in the days leading up to my scheduled departure, I received a call from my driver 8 minutes before my scheduled pickup time. He said that he could not find my address. When I asked where he was, he responded with a location that was 30 minutes away and provided an address that had been improperly entered by the employee who took my reservation. I could not wait 30 minutes and drove myself to the airport. It will cost me $350 in remote parking fees. If anyone can recommend a reliable transportation service, I would greatly appreciate knowing about it.
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Old 12-13-2024, 07:48 AM
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I have lived in TV for two years. I fly frequently out of Orlando. I prefer to hire a service for my travels to and from the airport but have been disappointed with the quality of service offered by companies, large and small. My most recent negative experience happened this past week when I attempted to hire the Lake Shuttle Service LLC for the first time. After providing numerous confirmations (none confirming my address), in the days leading up to my scheduled departure, I received a call from my driver 8 minutes before my scheduled pickup time. He said that he could not find my address. When I asked where he was, he responded with a location that was 30 minutes away and provided an address that had been improperly entered by the employee who took my reservation. I could not wait 30 minutes and drove myself to the airport. It will cost me $350 in remote parking fees. If anyone can recommend a reliable transportation service, I would greatly appreciate knowing about it.
I fly every other month out of Orlando. Groome picks me up and drops me off right at my door. They are always on time or early. Yes there are others as well they pick up and drop off but reliability is more important to me than personal service which I haven’t found to date.
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Old 12-13-2024, 08:07 AM
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Mrs Fox and I use Groome a lot but the downside of having to get a van ($5 each) from the house to LSL to connect with the direct shuttle ($40 each) to MCO is that we get picked up an hour before the LSL departure so the whole journey is quite long.

It would be useful if those recommending private transportation would give an idea of the cost. I checked Southern Oaks and it is $135 to MCO (1 or 2 riders) which seems quite reasonable for the convenience.
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Old 12-13-2024, 08:09 AM
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We use Creative Concierge too and have found them to be very reliable and accommodating.
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Old 12-13-2024, 08:22 AM
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I have lived in TV for two years. I fly frequently out of Orlando. I prefer to hire a service for my travels to and from the airport but have been disappointed with the quality of service offered by companies, large and small. My most recent negative experience happened this past week when I attempted to hire the Lake Shuttle Service LLC for the first time. After providing numerous confirmations (none confirming my address), in the days leading up to my scheduled departure, I received a call from my driver 8 minutes before my scheduled pickup time. He said that he could not find my address. When I asked where he was, he responded with a location that was 30 minutes away and provided an address that had been improperly entered by the employee who took my reservation. I could not wait 30 minutes and drove myself to the airport. It will cost me $350 in remote parking fees. If anyone can recommend a reliable transportation service, I would greatly appreciate knowing about it.
I have rented a car from Enterprise one way several times. Costs about $100 and I control my own destiny. Office is downtown Lake Sumter Landing.
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Old 12-13-2024, 09:09 AM
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mytransportationtv.com. Is a small, locally run, company that is reliable and has nice and friendly drivers. Airport and port shuttle are usually $149.



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I have lived in TV for two years. I fly frequently out of Orlando. I prefer to hire a service for my travels to and from the airport but have been disappointed with the quality of service offered by companies, large and small. My most recent negative experience happened this past week when I attempted to hire the Lake Shuttle Service LLC for the first time. After providing numerous confirmations (none confirming my address), in the days leading up to my scheduled departure, I received a call from my driver 8 minutes before my scheduled pickup time. He said that he could not find my address. When I asked where he was, he responded with a location that was 30 minutes away and provided an address that had been improperly entered by the employee who took my reservation. I could not wait 30 minutes and drove myself to the airport. It will cost me $350 in remote parking fees. If anyone can recommend a reliable transportation service, I would greatly appreciate knowing about it.
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Old 12-13-2024, 10:34 AM
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Blue Line Services. 352-391-2894 used them for four years never had a problem.
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Old 12-13-2024, 10:49 AM
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I have lived in TV for two years. I fly frequently out of Orlando. I prefer to hire a service for my travels to and from the airport but have been disappointed with the quality of service offered by companies, large and small. My most recent negative experience happened this past week when I attempted to hire the Lake Shuttle Service LLC for the first time. After providing numerous confirmations (none confirming my address), in the days leading up to my scheduled departure, I received a call from my driver 8 minutes before my scheduled pickup time. He said that he could not find my address. When I asked where he was, he responded with a location that was 30 minutes away and provided an address that had been improperly entered by the employee who took my reservation. I could not wait 30 minutes and drove myself to the airport. It will cost me $350 in remote parking fees. If anyone can recommend a reliable transportation service, I would greatly appreciate knowing about it.
We use Paul, always on time with clean cars. Call Paul 954-899-3700, you won't be disappointed.
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Old 12-13-2024, 01:50 PM
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I have lived in TV for two years. I fly frequently out of Orlando. I prefer to hire a service for my travels to and from the airport but have been disappointed with the quality of service offered by companies, large and small. My most recent negative experience happened this past week when I attempted to hire the Lake Shuttle Service LLC for the first time. After providing numerous confirmations (none confirming my address), in the days leading up to my scheduled departure, I received a call from my driver 8 minutes before my scheduled pickup time. He said that he could not find my address. When I asked where he was, he responded with a location that was 30 minutes away and provided an address that had been improperly entered by the employee who took my reservation. I could not wait 30 minutes and drove myself to the airport. It will cost me $350 in remote parking fees. If anyone can recommend a reliable transportation service, I would greatly appreciate knowing about it.
We use VIP Transportation. You get phone and text updates before the pickup, verifying the pickup info and the driver’s name and type of vehicle. Very reliable and professional.
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Old 12-13-2024, 04:01 PM
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Just curious about your parking amount. How many days did you have to pay for parking? It’s typically around $14-15/day so you must have been gone for over 3 weeks. I have the name of a woman that will charge $75 a carload…..

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I have lived in TV for two years. I fly frequently out of Orlando. I prefer to hire a service for my travels to and from the airport but have been disappointed with the quality of service offered by companies, large and small. My most recent negative experience happened this past week when I attempted to hire the Lake Shuttle Service LLC for the first time. After providing numerous confirmations (none confirming my address), in the days leading up to my scheduled departure, I received a call from my driver 8 minutes before my scheduled pickup time. He said that he could not find my address. When I asked where he was, he responded with a location that was 30 minutes away and provided an address that had been improperly entered by the employee who took my reservation. I could not wait 30 minutes and drove myself to the airport. It will cost me $350 in remote parking fees. If anyone can recommend a reliable transportation service, I would greatly appreciate knowing about it.

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