[bestmickey]

The Villages Transportation shuttle service has a new schedule effective April 1, 2012, with added runs to/from Orlando Airport. There are now some late runs. To view new schedule, go to link below. If link doesn't work, cut/paste it into your browser.

The Villages Transportation ? Orlando International Airport Shuttle Service

[daca55]

Thanks for the heads up on the schedule as I am planning on using them in April.

[swimdawg]

Originally Posted by bestmickey

The Villages Transportation shuttle service has a new schedule effective April 1, 2012, with added runs to/from Orlando Airport. There are now some late runs. To view new schedule, go to link below. If link doesn't work, cut/paste it into your browser.

The Villages Transportation ? Orlando International Airport Shuttle Service

I wish....I wish....I wish...... for indoor pools and then.....

for The Villages Shuttle to take you home....without having to transfer from the shuttle to taxi....and visa versa.

[Taltarzac725]

Originally Posted by bestmickey

The Villages Transportation shuttle service has a new schedule effective April 1, 2012, with added runs to/from Orlando Airport. There are now some late runs. To view new schedule, go to link below. If link doesn't work, cut/paste it into your browser.

The Villages Transportation ? Orlando International Airport Shuttle Service

Thanks for the information, bestmickey.

[Happinow]

Originally Posted by swimdawg

I wish....I wish....I wish...... for indoor pools and then.....

for The Villages Shuttle to take your home....without having to transfer from the shuttle to taxi....and visa versa.

Doesn't the shuttle pick you up at your house and deliver you back if you are a resident?? Then no need for taxi.

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by Happinow

Doesn't the shuttle pick you up at your house and deliver you back if you are a resident?? Then no need for taxi.

The Villages Shuttle Service goes to the Shuttle Stations at LSL and SS. It runs on a set schedule. For an additional $5.00 a taxi can be provided to take you to/from your Villages home.

The Village Airport Van will pick up up at your home or deliver you to your home. It runs 24 hours a day, on request, not on a fixed schedule. Whether you are a resident or not.

[Jim 9922]

Originally Posted by swimdawg

I wish....
for The Villages Shuttle to take your home....without having to transfer from the shuttle to taxi....and visa versa.

As long as I am the the first to be dropped off. Getting carted all over the Villages to drop off people is a real waste of time and not my cup of tea.

[Happinow]

Anyone used either service? Is either one better? I want my daughter, who will be 7 months pregnant when she comes to visit us, to have a comfortable ride from the airport to LSL, so comfort is important to me.

[Carla B]

The Villages Shuttle is great going to Orlando, since it is on a set schedule. The latest pickup from the airport to TV has been troublesome until now, since their last pickup was at 9:30 p.m. It's great that they've now extended their schedule. The Airport Van, aka Yellow Cab, was the alternative if your plane arrived at Orlando late in the evening. One time we flew in from Seattle and a couple boarded the Airport Van pleading to be dropped off first in Stonecrest because they'd had a long flight from Chicago. They didn't get their wish, but that's what can happen on the Airport Van. If your flights allow, The Villages Van is more predictable.

[bestmickey]

Originally Posted by Happinow

Anyone used either service? Is either one better? I want my daughter, who will be 7 months pregnant when she comes to visit us, to have a comfortable ride from the airport to LSL, so comfort is important to me.

I've only used The Villages Transportation (about 5 times, round trip). I find it comfortable, clean, and the drivers have been very friendly. I have a relative who picks me up/delivers me to Sumter Landing for the shuttle connection, so I don't need to rely on a taxi service. Not having used other services, I can't comment one way or another.

[cappyjon431]

I've used both. Villages Transportation was superior--the last time we used them we had four large suitcases each (we were moving here permanently from Panama) and the driver wouldn't let my wife or me lift a finger to load the luggage onto the van. Friendly driver, nice vehicle, and always on time.

I only used The Village Van once. They were OK, but I was annoyed that they were over an hour and a half late to pick us up. We had arrived on time from a very late flight (that is why we used them) and when we got downstairs they were not there. I called them and they said they were on the other side of the airport awaiting another incoming flight. They said they would be picking us up in 20 minutes. The other flight was delayed so they didn't pick us up for 90 minutes. The last thing I want to do when coming in from a late night flight is wait 90 minutes prior to the hour+ ride to TV. Aside from that, they were OK--driver was friendly, van was OK.

[Happinow]

Thanks for your comments. I think the Villages Shuttle will be best for us. Those taxi drivers leave a little bit to be desired. From my experience, not in the villages though, they drive like a bat out of heck and safety is important so The Villages Shuttle is my choice. We can pick them up at LSL.

[rhredd1654]

Originally Posted by Barefoot

The Villages Shuttle Service goes to the Shuttle Stations at LSL and SS. It runs on a set schedule. For an additional $5.00 a taxi can be provided to take you to/from your Villages home.

The Village Airport Van will pick up up at your home or deliver you to your home. It runs 24 hours a day, on request, not on a fixed schedule. Whether you are a resident or not.

Not good information. Free ride to/from LSL or SS in a different vehicle. Free for Village residents. No need to pay for taxi.

[Bexter]

Originally Posted by rhredd1654

Not good information. Free ride to/from LSL or SS in a different vehicle. Free for Village residents. No need to pay for taxi.

Hate to tell you.......not free for residents. We just called to book a trip. There is a $5.00 fee for residents for the taxi ride.

[rhredd1654]

Originally Posted by Bexter

Hate to tell you.......not free for residents. We just called to book a trip. There is a $5.00 fee for residents for the taxi ride.

My bad. It's been almost a year since I used the service. It was free then.