Since it was my first time to San Jose last year I wanted to get a feel of what those train rides were so I took a train on my way in and then a cab on my way out after the conference..
Both are relatively safe and consume more or less the same amount of time add 1 to 15 minutes wait for a train which if you are like me is no big deal as I start getting busy with my camera when in a new place if there is anything interesting I see.. You would only need to look the train map so you know when its time to get off least you get carried away and go past your stop. The train stops literally near the hotel. Joe _____ From: Action Request System discussion list(ARSList) [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Stroud, Natalie K Sent: Monday, September 23, 2013 3:36 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [EXTERNAL] Re: Taxis from the Airport Say Doug, do you happen to know about the options for folks who are flying into Oakland? For us, that was significantly cheaper. Because there are 4 of us coming, were renting a car at the Oakland airport, then dropping it off at a rental car place not far from the hotel after we arrive Monday, thus saving ourselves the $26/day parking fee at the hotel, and well reverse that process when we go home. We figure theres at least a chance well even get the same car back. But I ask in case there are others who decided to fly into Oakland and for whom the rental car option doesnt make sense. I did see that the VTA (bus/light rail) system had an option that looked like it would drop you off less than .5 mile away from the hotel (and for a mere $11), but it looked like that would take 2-3 hours, and I dont know how late those shuttles run or how safe they are. Then when you think about making the return trip on Friday and having to get to the airport 1.5 2 hours early thats not so attractive an option. Thanks, Natalie Stroud SAIC @ Sandia National Laboratories ARS-ITSM Reporting Specialist Albuquerque, NM USA [email protected] ITSM 7.6.04 SP2 Windows 2003 SQL Server 2008 From: Action Request System discussion list(ARSList) [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Mueller, Doug Sent: Monday, September 23, 2013 12:05 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: Taxis from the Airport ** Lisa, Taxis are available at the airport without prior arrangement. Just follow the signs out to the taxi stand and there are usually ones sitting there or if not, they are on call from a taxi waiting area out near the long term parking area so they come within a couple of minutes (true of both airports). Now, if you are coming into San Jose, you are talking a short taxi ride to the WWRUG hotel (or area if you are in another hotel close by). I would expect no more than around $20 to $25. If you are coming into San Francisco, you are a long way away from the event. AND, you have a challenge of how they charge for taxis. If you go more than about 10 miles from San Francisco airport, they charge 1 ½ times the meter (it is a standard rule). I know the charge to get about ½ way is around $90. So, San Francisco to the WWRUG hotel in a taxi will be a VERY expensive trip probably $150 or more, and 40 minutes if off hours to 1 hour or more if the wrong time of day. So, if coming into San Francisco, you may want to take a look at how you are getting from the airport to the hotel. There are car sharing services/shuttles that are available. Less convenient but cheaper. I don't know the charge they would have. They can be arranged in advance or picked up there. OR, you could look at prearranging a car service/taxi for a fixed rate (and there are a number of "limo services" that make airport runs) that may keep the cost more to the probably $100 range. Anyway, enough travel logistics Come into San Jose airport and it is easy. Come into San Francisco and a bit more of a hassle. Back to those darn active links and why they don't fire when I think kind thoughts about puppies (the next firing condition I expect to be requested). Doug From: Action Request System discussion list(ARSList) [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Kemes, Lisa A DLA CTR INFORMATION OPERATIONS Sent: Monday, September 23, 2013 10:32 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Taxis from the Airport ** Are there usually taxis stationed at the airport for on-demand service, or should I pre-arrange one? Getting in rather late on Monday (9:00pm) and would like to take a taxi to the hotel. Thanks! Lisa Kemes Remedy Consultant Dev Technology Group DLA Office: (717) 770-6437 Cell Phone: (717) 602-9460 [email protected] _ARSlist: "Where the Answers Are" and have been for 20 years_ _ARSlist: "Where the Answers Are" and have been for 20 years_ _ARSlist: "Where the Answers Are" and have been for 20 years_ _______________________________________________________________________________ UNSUBSCRIBE or access ARSlist Archives at www.arslist.org "Where the Answers Are, and have been for 20 years"
