Singapore Changi to City Center
Dec 13, 2014, 3:28 am
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Is there Uber, Lyft, or other similar services in Singapore?
I arrive there at 11:55pm, and imagine I will be ready to leave around 1am (getting off plane, immigration, no checked bags, ATM, etc.)
Do you think there would be a long line for a taxi at that hour, on a Friday night in January?
My destination is the Conrad.
I arrive there at 11:55pm, and imagine I will be ready to leave around 1am (getting off plane, immigration, no checked bags, ATM, etc.)
Do you think there would be a long line for a taxi at that hour, on a Friday night in January?
My destination is the Conrad.
Dec 13, 2014, 7:52 am
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Glad to hear things aren't as bad.
How would traffic be returning to SIN for an 8:20 AM flight on Monday morning? I do have US Gold status, which should give priority check-in for JA.
I'm thinking I should leave the Conrad around 5:30, but maybe I don't need to go so early.
Dec 14, 2014, 11:37 am
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Dec 15, 2014, 4:26 am
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Yes, Uber operates in Singapore. No real reason to use them at the airport though, supply always exceeds demand.
As a rule of thumb, there are never long waits for taxis at Changi, it's a bad day if you spend 5 minutes in line. Even when the lines look long, they usually move very quickly because they board half a dozen taxis simultaneously.
Most terminals also have several taxi boarding points. Eg. in T2, if the "main" line right in front of the Customs exit looks long, head right towards the MRT entrance and you'll find another that's mildly less obvious and thus usually shorter.
Do you think there would be a long line for a taxi at that hour, on a Friday night in January?
Most terminals also have several taxi boarding points. Eg. in T2, if the "main" line right in front of the Customs exit looks long, head right towards the MRT entrance and you'll find another that's mildly less obvious and thus usually shorter.
Dec 16, 2014, 1:24 am
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For your arrival from plane to hotel, I would expect you to not take longer than 45 minutes, if your luggage is tagged priority and there is no (or a very short) taxi queue.
Do note that you have to pay 50% surcharge for taxis after midnight, and an airport surcharge though...
Dec 23, 2014, 8:37 am
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Some info regarding leaving Changi with last MRT train
Last MRT train departs Changi at 11:17PM. However this train will get you pretty much only on EWL (the green line) and you do not have too much options for chaining lines - by the time you reach interchange stations you can't make switch on other line.
Long story short - if you want to reach your intended destination via MRT and that destination is not on EWL make sure to board train from Changi no later than 10:45PM.
Long story short - if you want to reach your intended destination via MRT and that destination is not on EWL make sure to board train from Changi no later than 10:45PM.
Jan 1, 2015, 10:58 am
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Any idea on cost of taxi from Changi to Ngee Ann Polytechnic area (CLementi ave& Kismis). Will be arriving at 1 am flight weekday(2 people). Does anyone have experience with the ground transport 4-seater Vehicle (S$55 per trip to any destination in Singapore) available from Ground transport desk at Changi.
Thank you
Thank you
Jan 2, 2015, 6:50 am
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Any idea on cost of taxi from Changi to Ngee Ann Polytechnic area (CLementi ave& Kismis). Will be arriving at 1 am flight weekday(2 people). Does anyone have experience with the ground transport 4-seater Vehicle (S$55 per trip to any destination in Singapore) available from Ground transport desk at Changi.
Thank you
Thank you
No special reason to take the 4 seater $55.
But if you are a big group with many bags, the maxi cab makes sense if you have to get 2 taxis.
Jan 2, 2015, 7:52 am
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Just want to second the comments from tycosiao, his/her comments are right on target. My sense (because I don't live around the Ngee Ann Poly/Clementi area) is that $40 +/-$5 would be about right. I also agree there's no point in taking the van.
I'm assuming you're trying to economize so here's some clarifications. I suggest you take either a Comfort (royal blue) or CityCab (bright yellow) Hyundai Sonata, or a Silvercab Kia Magentis (silver). These vehicles are visually the same as the US versions, reckon they're the 2012 model or so. The reason for this suggestion is that the flagfall is $3.20, which is realistically the cheapest rate you can get. The recommendation to not take the Chrysler 300 is that the flagfall is $5.00 and the distance rate higher; I believe the Mercedes is now at $5.00 as well. Other taxi cab models will have flagfall rates between these amounts. When you're at the head of the taxi line (queue) you can tell the dispatcher you want the cheapest cab if you're being directed to a Chrysler or Mercedes. Second is to tell the driver you want him/her to take the P-I-E (abbreviation for the Pan-Island Expressway, don't pronounce it pie). Where you want to go is off this highway, other routes would pile up the miles for no good reason. Pay with Singapore cash (change money at Changi airport, the rates are better than changing in the US), credit card usage is surcharged. Finally ask for and take the receipt. This will keep the cabbie on his best behavior as each charge and the distance driven will be itemized on it. If there's a problem and you complain, the receipt will be your proof.
I'm assuming you're trying to economize so here's some clarifications. I suggest you take either a Comfort (royal blue) or CityCab (bright yellow) Hyundai Sonata, or a Silvercab Kia Magentis (silver). These vehicles are visually the same as the US versions, reckon they're the 2012 model or so. The reason for this suggestion is that the flagfall is $3.20, which is realistically the cheapest rate you can get. The recommendation to not take the Chrysler 300 is that the flagfall is $5.00 and the distance rate higher; I believe the Mercedes is now at $5.00 as well. Other taxi cab models will have flagfall rates between these amounts. When you're at the head of the taxi line (queue) you can tell the dispatcher you want the cheapest cab if you're being directed to a Chrysler or Mercedes. Second is to tell the driver you want him/her to take the P-I-E (abbreviation for the Pan-Island Expressway, don't pronounce it pie). Where you want to go is off this highway, other routes would pile up the miles for no good reason. Pay with Singapore cash (change money at Changi airport, the rates are better than changing in the US), credit card usage is surcharged. Finally ask for and take the receipt. This will keep the cabbie on his best behavior as each charge and the distance driven will be itemized on it. If there's a problem and you complain, the receipt will be your proof.
Jan 3, 2015, 1:54 am
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Depends on time. I live nearby Haw Par Villa which is closer and night departures from Changi regularly end up $34-$37 range. Take into account $5 surcharge for departure and 50% fare increase for night time.
I'd say that it might cost $45-$48, but definitely not $55.
I'd say that it might cost $45-$48, but definitely not $55.