marti2282 Posted September 12, 2018 #1 Share Posted September 12, 2018 We will be arriving mid December on NCL Star and spending a few days with my son and his wife before heading home to Florida. PART I — They have offered to pick us up, but is at least an hour drive from their home. So in order to keep them from circling while waiting for us, we thought we would have them arrive at 9:30. Fairly sure we will be off well ahead of that, is there a place outside the terminal where we can wait comfortably for them? Just a bench will do. PART II — Uber or Lyft? We’ve never been to San Pedro before, but have encountered surge pricing and Uber apps that won’t connect (blocked?) at east coast ports. Your experience, please? PART III — please recommend a car service. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trophy_23 Posted September 12, 2018 #2 Share Posted September 12, 2018 We have only been to San Pedro as a day stop on our coastal cruise last fall. There were lots of taxis waiting there and the parking area was huge. There was free wifi in the building, that we had no trouble connecting to. This time we will be getting off the Island Princess at San Pedro on Sept 26th and were hoping to get an uber to LAX so hopefully it all works as planned. I will try and remember to post back with our experience when we return. Hoping that the surge pricing you mentioned isn’t a problem for us. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marti2282 Posted September 12, 2018 Author #3 Share Posted September 12, 2018 We have only been to San Pedro as a day stop on our coastal cruise last fall. There were lots of taxis waiting there and the parking area was huge. There was free wifi in the building, that we had no trouble connecting to. This time we will be getting off the Island Princess at San Pedro on Sept 26th and were hoping to get an uber to LAX so hopefully it all works as planned. I will try and remember to post back with our experience when we return. Hoping that the surge pricing you mentioned isn’t a problem for us. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Thanks —will watch for your post cruise report. Have a great time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SadieN Posted September 12, 2018 #4 Share Posted September 12, 2018 There are benches outside the San Pedro terminal. We call our ride as we’re being called to debark. Last time out of San Pedro it took about 45 minutes to get from the ship to the outside benches. YMMV. An hour drive is no problem for Angelenos. Uber and Lyft are very similar. Look at Execucar. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky61 Posted September 12, 2018 #5 Share Posted September 12, 2018 Another option is ontime1.com for a private car. You can reserve the car ahead and call them as you get off of the ship. I have used them several times and have always been satisfied.:):) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky61 Posted September 12, 2018 #6 Share Posted September 12, 2018 Don't know where your son lives in LA, but to give you an example of fees, a private town car with ontime1 is $60 from San Pedro cruise terminal to LAX plus gratuity. An SUV is $65.:):) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted September 13, 2018 #7 Share Posted September 13, 2018 For a car service we often do use Execucar to and from this port. http://www.execucar.com If we didn't then we would use Uber/Lyft even though there are plenty of taxis. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marti2282 Posted September 13, 2018 Author #8 Share Posted September 13, 2018 Thanks for all the good info. My son lives in Los Feliz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky61 Posted September 13, 2018 #9 Share Posted September 13, 2018 Thanks for all the good info. My son lives in Los Feliz. The your rate would be higher than a trip to LAX.:) More like $120 for a town car.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marti2282 Posted September 13, 2018 Author #10 Share Posted September 13, 2018 The your rate would be higher than a trip to LAX.:) More like $120 for a town car.:) Thanks! Think I’ll ask my son if he’d rather have the $120, or if I should give it to the car guy! ;p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trophy_23 Posted September 27, 2018 #11 Share Posted September 27, 2018 Thanks —will watch for your post cruise report. Have a great time! Off the ship this morning at San Pedro, used the Uber app and got a ride to LAX. Driver was there in less than 5 min and cost was about half what a cab would be. Lots of Uber and Lyft cars picking people up right outside the terminal door. No issues with the app. There is wifi at the port too if that makes any difference to you. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marti2282 Posted September 28, 2018 Author #12 Share Posted September 28, 2018 Off the ship this morning at San Pedro, used the Uber app and got a ride to LAX. Driver was there in less than 5 min and cost was about half what a cab would be. Lots of Uber and Lyft cars picking people up right outside the terminal door. No issues with the app. There is wifi at the port too if that makes any difference to you. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Appreciate the report. So glad to hear this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeepCalmBearOn Posted September 28, 2018 #13 Share Posted September 28, 2018 We will be arriving mid December on NCL Star and spending a few days with my son and his wife before heading home to Florida. PART I — They have offered to pick us up, but is at least an hour drive from their home. So in order to keep them from circling while waiting for us, we thought we would have them arrive at 9:30. Fairly sure we will be off well ahead of that, is there a place outside the terminal where we can wait comfortably for them? Just a bench will do. When I pick up my parents I wait at the Starbucks in San Pedro. It is very close to the WCP. PART II — Uber or Lyft? We’ve never been to San Pedro before, but have encountered surge pricing and Uber apps that won’t connect (blocked?) at east coast ports. Your experience, please? I can't speak to surge pricing, but it certainly isn't blocked. PART III — please recommend a car service. ExecuCar would be my first pick. I hate SuperShuttle, but their ExecuCar division is great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marti2282 Posted September 28, 2018 Author #14 Share Posted September 28, 2018 When I pick up my parents I wait at the Starbucks in San Pedro. It is very close to the WCP. I can't speak to surge pricing, but it certainly isn't blocked. ExecuCar would be my first pick. I hate SuperShuttle, but their ExecuCar division is great. Thanks! Great info on the Starbucks if they pick us up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky61 Posted September 28, 2018 #15 Share Posted September 28, 2018 Another excellent private car service is 0ntime1, and they are less expensive than execucar.:):) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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