SF<>LA driver
Feb 11, 2018 | 11:29 pm
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SF<>LA driver
Not even sure where is the best place to post this. We have a big family event coming up this weekend in SF and an elderly relative in LA suddenly cannot fly due to medical reasons and taking the train seems too onerous to her. It appears there are private driving services. Can anyone recommend one? The cost is huge but more importantly I am concerned about entrusting the relative to an unreliable service for this long journey. Any recommendations welcome.
Feb 12, 2018 | 9:19 am
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Moderator: Travel Safety/Security, Travel Tools, California, Los Angeles; FlyerTalk Evangelist
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Have you considered Cabin, the overnight bus service with private sleeping pods?
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Feb 14, 2018 | 3:06 am
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If you are comfortable putting her on a bus, then that will probably be the cheapest and easiest option. Boltbus and Megabus are the usual choices.
If not, then I think your best bet will be a local taxi company, usually called "Yellow Cab" or something similar. They will do long-distance with advance notice. Call them and ask for a rate. Make sure you use a company that ls licensed to pick up in the city where she is starting out.
If not, then I think your best bet will be a local taxi company, usually called "Yellow Cab" or something similar. They will do long-distance with advance notice. Call them and ask for a rate. Make sure you use a company that ls licensed to pick up in the city where she is starting out.
