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Old May 28, 2007, 12:20 pm
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What is your favorite car service from Orange County to LAX

Need to get the family to and from the Airport in July?

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Old May 28, 2007, 1:09 pm
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Voiture de IceTrojan.

If you can drive yourself, you can easily get a one way rental, and it will be cheaper than any service, cab, or shuttle.

If you get a quote.... let me know, and you can pay me $5 less
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Old May 29, 2007, 7:22 am
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My friends provide excellent service for this purpose.

Granted, they may hate me while stuck in traffic on the 405 heading back to OC, but they get over it eventually.
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Old May 29, 2007, 10:07 am
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We use Back Bay Limousine (949) 752-7740
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Old Jun 1, 2007, 7:56 pm
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Have always had good luck with Advantage Ground Transportation (714) 557-2465
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Old Jun 9, 2007, 2:07 am
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What does a car service cost?

We took a taxi and it was $90ish, from SNA to LAX.
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Old Jun 18, 2007, 8:14 pm
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Originally Posted by dennisbarton
What does a car service cost?

We took a taxi and it was $90ish, from SNA to LAX.
I am finding limo service for about $100.
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Old Jun 19, 2007, 5:49 am
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Old Jun 19, 2007, 6:02 am
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I got town car from LAX -> Mariott Irvine with r u there. $79 plus tip each way very smooth service.
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Old Jun 20, 2007, 12:50 pm
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Used these guys extensively back in 2000-2004: Advantage Ground Transport

http://www.agtcorp.com/

800-752-5211

They will pick you up at your residence at time you designate and will also pick you up at the airport after calling their dispatch. At airport I've never had to wait more than 10-15 minutes.

Back in 2004, cost from Orange County to LAX was $79. Not sure what it is now with ga$ price$ at their current level$. This price was for a van, but sometimes they'll pick you up with a Lincoln Town Car depending on availability. Or you can request the town car for more $
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Old Jun 20, 2007, 5:52 pm
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I'll second Advanatge. Great service.
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Old Jul 2, 2007, 11:14 am
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Originally Posted by IceTrojan
Voiture de IceTrojan.

If you can drive yourself, you can easily get a one way rental, and it will be cheaper than any service, cab, or shuttle.
Definitely second this. We live in South O.C. and think the shuttle prices from our home to LAX are ridiculous. IF we were to consider a shuttle, we would park at my Mom's in Seal Beach and have a pick up there. 95% of the time, I get a one-way rental car (pick up SNA, drop off LAX) and generally do the same on our return. We get a rental car for anything from $23 to $43. Still come out ahead of the shuttles and don't have to be ready for the shuttle an extra 2-3 hours early
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Old Jul 2, 2007, 11:19 am
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I like Bob Belair's Towncar Service (714 536-0027). Bob's a retired sheriff that runs a few immaculate Lincoln Towncars. I used to use him all the time --he's less expensive than anyone else, 100% reliable, and he and his wife are great people.
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Old Jul 20, 2007, 9:10 pm
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Originally Posted by directcj
Used these guys extensively back in 2000-2004: Advantage Ground Transport

http://www.agtcorp.com/

800-752-5211

They will pick you up at your residence at time you designate and will also pick you up at the airport after calling their dispatch. At airport I've never had to wait more than 10-15 minutes.

Back in 2004, cost from Orange County to LAX was $79. Not sure what it is now with ga$ price$ at their current level$. This price was for a van, but sometimes they'll pick you up with a Lincoln Town Car depending on availability. Or you can request the town car for more $
Fast forward to 2007, Orange County to LAX is now $102.xx, includes tip for driver (89+13 tip)

Last edited by directcj; Jul 22, 2007 at 12:20 pm Reason: breakdown of cost
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Old Nov 9, 2009, 8:14 pm
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2009 Quotes

Just had occasion to get some quotes from LAX to the Hyatt Newport Beach and thought I would post an update:

Back Bay Limousine
http://www.bookgold.net/
$138 for towncar

Advantage Ground Transportation
http://www.agtcorp.com/
$112.35 for private van, incl tip

The Limousine Experience
http://www.limoexp.com/
$125.00 for towncar, excl tip

Gold Key Limousine
http://www.goldkeylimo.com/
went to voicemail, which was full

(I didn't try calling Bob )

For comparison, SuperShuttle quotes as $51 for a shared van, $116 for a private van, $70 for "Business Express Svc by ExecuCarExpress", and $117 for "ExecuCar Sedan Service Meet and Greet"

Based on mileage and surcharges, a taxicab should run about $126 at the published fare.

Edited 11/16 to add: I went with Advantage and they were great. I was picked up within 10 min of calling and had a nice towncar.

Last edited by dstan; Nov 16, 2009 at 11:54 pm
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