Airport Transfers in the Philly area?

[emilymad]

We usually park at one of the off site parking places when we fly but this time we are going for longer. Does anyone know of a reputable shuttle or town car service to the Philly airport? I wanted to at least price it out the options. Thanks!

 

[Hannathy]

If you are anywhere near the train line, taking the train to the airport is really nice. You get off and come up right in the terminal.

 

[helenk]

We usually park at one of the off site parking places when we fly but this time we are going for longer. Does anyone know of a reputable shuttle or town car service to the Philly airport? I wanted to at least price it out the options. Thanks!

Where would you be coming from? We use a town car service from Limerick, but you do not indicate where you live.

 

[emilymad]

Where would you be coming from? We use a town car service from Limerick, but you do not indicate where you live.

Duh! That would help wouldn't it??! We are in Phoenixville so someplace based in Limerick would be perfect. All of the companies I had previously heard of didn't seem to travel to this area.

 

[jagafen]

We've used Medallion Transportation 2x, and a 3rd this summer for our vacation. I think they run out of Collegeville, if I'm not mistaken. Thurston is the owner, and is a PLEASURE to work with. Transfers for us are roughly $100 each way (we're in Bucks County). They bundle in tolls/fuel charges, and allow you to hand tip at drop-off, rather than "tacking" on a gratuity.

Here's his info:

Medallion Transportation Ltd.
medalliontransportation@yahoo.com
PUC#: A-00121230
1116 Pheasant Ln
Collegeville, PA 19426
610-409-2704 Phone
610-672-9989 Fax

The only other company that comes to mind that used to be in the same price range (at least they were in 2006) is Dave's Best....google search them. We've tried to use them 2x, but to be honest, whoever answers the phone for them is very rude. After our second attempt to "price compare" them with Medallion Transporation, and being treated less than professionally on the phone, we've just stuck with Medallion. Good luck!

 

[emilymad]

Thanks for the info! I will send them an email. I looked up Dave's but they don't seem to come out to Chester County. I am originally from Bucks County so all of the services I know of are in that area only.

 

[helenk]

I've used Lazer Limo for practially all of my trips to the Philly Airport, there are right in Limerick and I have always had great service. My last trip was in December and the cost round trip was $192, they do charge extra for a pick up earlier than 6:00 am or an arrival at the airport after 11:00 pm.
Here is a link to their website http://lazerlimo.com/.
I have also used Tropiano Transportation, this is a shuttle service and they pick up at certain hotels. They are cheaper than at Town Car service, I did not mind using them to go to the airport, but coming back was a pain because they basically wait until the shuttle is full to leave the airport. Here is a link for their website which shows where they pick up and their costs.
http://www.tropianotransportation.com/shuttle/

 

[Letsbgoofy]

We have family in Pheonixville - nice area.

We always park at Winner and they drop us/pick us up at the airport. There are coupons that make this less than $9/day. I know you were asking about car services, but when I saw $100 each way I had to throw this out there!

 

[CleveRocks]

Thanks for the info! I will send them an email. I looked up Dave's but they don't seem to come out to Chester County. I am originally from Bucks County so all of the services I know of are in that area only.

Yeh, as you've discovered, the airport transportation services are highly regionalized. Dave's is strictly the Northest and close-by 'burbs.

 

[emilymad]

We have family in Pheonixville - nice area.

We always park at Winner and they drop us/pick us up at the airport. There are coupons that make this less than $9/day. I know you were asking about car services, but when I saw $100 each way I had to throw this out there!

Thanks for the suggestion! We usually park somewhere similar but this time we are going for 18 nights so even $9/day starts to add up!

 

[JimboCh]

http://trinityreservations.com/

even paying the extra 4 days of parking @10.00 a day would be a better option.

then the limo rides.

Jimbo

 

[Kira G.]

Transfers in the Philly area are ridiculously confusing. I have had real problems finding something for my area (Mt. Airy, Northwest Philadelphia) the couple of times I have needed one.

However, I do want to warn you NOT to use Dave's Best. I had a horrible experience with them about a year ago. They were completely unprofessional, and it took me more than 2 hours to get to the airport with them - and I live about 25 minutes away!

 

[emilymad]

However, I do want to warn you NOT to use Dave's Best. I had a horrible experience with them about a year ago. They were completely unprofessional, and it took me more than 2 hours to get to the airport with them - and I live about 25 minutes away!

Thanks for the warning! So far Madellion seems to be cheapest at $89 one way. That's not too bad!