Originally Posted By ecdc My understanding is LAX recently allowed Uber pickups after a fight from Taxi unions and other groups. I'm assuming an Uber is more convenient and cheaper for four than 1) a shuttle 2) a rental car and 3) a taxi. Any reason why I should think differently? Even w/ traffic an Uber XL looks to cost around $100 each way. Any other thoughts/opinions on Uber at LAX or the best way to get to DL w/o a rental car? Thanks!
Originally Posted By ecdc Thought I'd update this in case someone searches or comes looking for info on using Uber to get to DL. It was excellent and I'll never rent a car again unless I need it for other reasons. We requested an UberXL--their minivan-type service--which is a little bit more than a standard UberX. Cost each way was about $80 from and to LAX. That seems like a bargain for door-to-door service, not having to schedule a shuttle, not having to deal w/ a rental, not having to pay for parking, etc. We were picked up about 5 min. after the request both times. In other words, we paid $40 per person, round trip, for a private car. I've also found in major cities like L.A. or D.C., drivers are incredibly professional and often have water, cell phone chargers, etc., for their passengers. YMMV, so consider: We went in early December and we lucked out on traffic. Never slowed or hit a jam either way, which has to be some kind of record. Obviously if you got stuck in traffic for several minutes you can expect to pay a little more. We had to fly into LAX (long story), so Long Beach or John Wayne airports will be different (and cheaper). Not being from L.A., I was concerned that a driver might object to going so far from the designated service area. That turned out to be a silly concern; I talked to the driver and they take people everywhere. At the Grand Californian, they pick up and drop off in the far-left lane, so wait for your driver there.
Originally Posted By CuriousConstance Good to know! We flew in to John Wayne last time, and there is no Disney Resort Shuttle from that airport (why???) so we had to find a private shuttle.
Originally Posted By Mickeymouseclub graylineanaheim.com operates a daily Disney shuttle 7 days a week and children are free from LAX and SNA (John Wayne)
Originally Posted By Dave Blue shuttles used to be $25.00 one way to the LAX to the DLR hotels in the area a couple years ago. No reservations needed just flag one down
Originally Posted By CuriousConstance Mickeymousevlub, is that new? They didn't do that last time I checked, I thought?
Originally Posted By FerretAfros I think Grey Line has done both the LAX and SNA shuttles for a while, but I just can't see how they're worth it. They run relatively infrequently (every ~30-60 minutes) and then shuffle passengers between 2-3 buses once they arrive in the DLR area; I believe they cost $25 per person. The only advantage is that small children don't need car seats on motor coaches, so it could help families with very young kids On the flip side, a Super Shuttle or PrimeTime Shuttle from LAX costs $15 per person and they continuously pick folks up, so you shouldn't have to wait more than 10-15 minutes. Like the 'official' bus, you'll probably have to make some other stops along the way, but you won't have to change vehicles. The vans aren't anything fancy, but I've never been uncomfortable in one (though I did have a rather 'adventurous' driver once). YMMV If you have 4+ people in your group, it sounds like a cab/Uber/Lyft/whatever is probably your best option
Originally Posted By CuriousConstance "The only advantage is that small children don't need car seats on motor coaches, so it could help families with very young kids." Bingo
Originally Posted By RoadTrip <<They run relatively infrequently (every ~30-60 minutes) and then shuffle passengers between 2-3 buses once they arrive in the DLR area; I believe they cost $25 per person.>> I've taken the Grey Line shuttle several times and never experienced the "bus shuffle". Maybe that is because we were going to the DLH and not one of the "good neighbor" hotels. I took the Super Shuttle once and you couldn't pay me enough to take it again. The van was in poor mechanical condition and didn't even have working seatbelts in all positions.
Originally Posted By FerretAfros Yah, I heard that they take everybody to DLH for the shuffle, so staying there would skip that step I've never had any maintenance problems with Super Shuttle, but I've found that the PrimeTime fleet is generally newer and in better shape, and they tend to charge $1-2 less per person. They seem to run just as frequently, but aren't as well known, so it's a great little trick!
