[LCA2015-Chat] Shuttle from Airport

[Michael Schmitz]

Airport Express (bus running down Symonds Street, the nearest stop to 
venue is the stop at the corner of Symonds and Wellesley Streets) is 
probably the lowest cost option - buses run on a regular schedule and 
have luggage racks.

Supershuttle is my favourite door-to-door service - not that cheap, but 
as Lin figured out, for a group it actually works out cheaper. There are 
usually a number of shuttles (van + trailer) parked right outside the 
international terminal exit, and I've rarely had to wait longer than 10 
minutes for the driver to head off even when travelling alone. The group 
option should speed that up :-)

If many of you want to opt for the shuttles, it might be wise to tip 
them off about the conference so they can dispatch drivers accordingly. 
Then, there's always other shuttles...

Disclaimer - I am not affiliated with Supershuttle in any way. Just 
happen to use them on occasion.

Cheers,

     Michael


On 05/01/15 17:56, Lin Nah wrote:
> Taxi is on a meter. So that is an approximation.  The meter still 
> ticks when it is stuck in traffic unless you managed to negotiate a 
> flat fee for the journey.
>
> IMPORTANT NOTE: If you are at the airport and need to go somewhere, 
> within the airport area, be aware that it could be very expensive 
> despite the short distance.
>
> www.taxi.co.nz <http://www.taxi.co.nz> is a facility run by Air NZ. It 
> is a price comparison facility that includes airbus, taxi, shuttles 
> and even helicopter. Note there's a slight surcharge for its use. It 
> even lets you book and pay for the transport ahead of time. I haven't 
> used it before but I can see how it is useful.
>
> Shuttles are door to door. The beauty if being an lca conference 
> attendee is with the arrivals/departure page 
> http://lca2015.linux.org.au/wiki/Arrivals_Departures on the wiki, or 
> people wearing previous lca t-shirts when they travel, some of you can 
> combine and get one shuttle or taxi.
>
> Supershuttle is the most reputable or well know of the shuttle 
> services and I think they have a contract to be at the airport ranks. 
> If there's more than one of you, it could be cheaper than $33.
> Supershuttle cost for airport - cbd (search on the supershuttle's 
> website https://www.supershuttle.co.nz/Default.aspx
> 4ppl $59; 5ppl $67; 6ppl $75; 7ppl $84; 8ppl $91; 9ppl $99; 10 $107  
> 11ppl $113
> For 5 ppl it works out cheaper than the airbus and you have a door to 
> door service.
>
> Other shuttle services I found (via google) + searched the prices 
> below. I think you need to book with them in order for them to come 
> pick you up.  Note - never used them.
> A. Shuttlebus http://www.shuttlebus.co.nz/
> From Airport to CBD:  4 pax 65; 5 pax $70 ;  6 - 11ppl $85
>   6 - 11ppl from CBD to airport $75
>
> B. Express shuttle http://www.expressshuttle.co.nz/
> Auckland CBD - Airport one way: 3-4 $60; 5-6 $70; 7- 11ppl $85
>
> C. Air Shuttle http://www.airshuttle.biz/
> airport to CBD 3 - 9 ppl $80
> CBD to airport 3 - 9  ppl $65
>
> D. Quick shuttle http://www.quickshuttle.co.nz/airport-terminal/
> 1 to 2 people - $60 total price
> 3 to 4 people - $65 total price
> 5 to 6 people - $75 total price
> 7 to 11 people - $90 total price
>
> E. Kathy's shuttle http://kathysshuttle.co.nz/
> 2 ppl from airport to central auckland $45 
> http://kathysshuttle.co.nz/gettingplaces/
> Her booking page has choices for up to 6 or more. So it is probably a 
> bigger vehicle than the car on the web page.
>
>
>
> hope that helps
>
> Regards
> lin
>
> On Mon, Jan 5, 2015 at 5:39 PM, Mark Walkom <mark at walkom.id.au 
> <mailto:mark at walkom.id.au>> wrote:
>
>     I noticed that it's ~$80 for a taxi and $35 for a shuttle, each
>     way, which is a bit expensive. There is a public bus that is $16
>     though.
>
>     And last year there was an LCA shuttle from the Airport to the
>     general LCA area. Is something planned for this year as well?
>
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