union pearson express train...$27.50???

[black booty lover]

Is it me or is that insanely over priced for a light rail system that just barely brings you out of the city? Why would anyone pay that? Might as well take an airport taxi.

Am I missing something here??

 

[Ridgeman08]

Is it me or is that insanely over priced for a light rail system that just barely brings you out of the city? Why would anyone pay that? Might as well take an airport taxi.

Am I missing something here??

You answered your own question. Still cheaper than taking a cab, and less than a day's parking at the airport as well. My guess is they had a bunch of bean counters crunch the numbers as to what the market could bare, and priced it accordingly.

 

[black booty lover]

You answered your own question. Still cheaper than taking a cab, .

I didn't think it cost 28 bucks to take a taxi to the airport, not to mention your going to have to pay TTC fair, and possibly YRT fair to get to Union. Even if the price is a wash, then wouldn't a taxi be way more comfortable and convienent?

 

[jcpro]

If there are two or more travelling, door to door Tcar pick up is the way to go.

 

[Ironhead]

Just put my numbers into a 'taxi calculator' for Toronto and it would cost me $80 without tip from home to the airport.
Now a TTC or GO ride to Union plus $28 for the airport express does not seem so much.

 

[black booty lover]

the only time I can see any benefit would be during rush hour.

 

[Ironhead]

If there are two or more travelling, door to door Tcar pick up is the way to go.

Hmmm ... $60 with a driver.

 

[black booty lover]

Just put my numbers into a 'taxi calculator' for Toronto and it would cost me $80 without tip from home to the airport.

holy fuck, where do you live??? Subury???

 

[DanJ]

Just put my numbers into a 'taxi calculator' for Toronto and it would cost me $80 without tip from home to the airport.
Now a TTC or GO ride to Union plus $28 for the airport express does not seem so much.

I just plugged Union to Pearson into a farefinder and it came back with $55.46, similar to 2 people taking the new train. So probably closer to 70 bucks when the real fare comes up and a bit of a tip. Not sure what a flat rate car service is. Very few times of the day that a car will beat the train there too, I think.

 

[black booty lover]

I just plugged Union to Pearson into a farefinder and it came back with $55.46, similar to 2 people taking the new train. So probably closer to 70 bucks when the real fare comes up and a bit of a tip. Not sure what a flat rate car service is. Very few times of the day that a car will beat the train there too, I think.

Flat rate service is 45, and you can find cheaper on CL

 

[Butler1000]

With Presto it will be $19.50. And has WiFi on board. Also only 25 minutes from union to Pearson. It can be 60 minutes with traffic during the day.

Personally I live closer to the airport but there have been a few times where I was catching a flight out and was downtown. Knowing the time I would get there is also a big factor to make sure I get my flight.

 

[jcpro]

Hmmm ... $60 with a driver.

It's not just money. It's the door to door service, no transfers, luggage, etc. One reason I thought the train price was insane.

 

[whitewaterguy]

It would work well for me, living near Belleville, and flying out of Pearson:

Via rail to Union station

Union station to Pearson via the new rail

No parking fees for a couple of weeks, no driving thru gridlock, no sardine crush on the ttc, no stale limos snaking thru traffic.

It's seamless, and a perfect way to begin and end a vacation. Drinks and downtime on Viarail as well...perfection


It's not always about what works best for you Trawnna dorks. In the bigger picture, it's great for ontarians

 

[herbnessman]

It would work well for me, living near Belleville, and flying out of Pearson:

Via rail to Union station

Union station to Pearson via the new rail

No parking fees for a couple of weeks, no driving thru gridlock, no sardine crush on the ttc, no stale limos snaking thru traffic.

It's seamless, and a perfect way to begin and end a vacation. Drinks and downtime on Viarail as well...perfection


It's not always about what works best for you Trawnna dorks. In the bigger picture, it's great for ontarians who live east of the city and don't mind spending an additional $200+ to their trip cost before even getting on a plane.

Fixed that for you.

 

[Frankfooter]

Limo is $55 for me, flat rate.
I'd still rather pay the extra $30 not to have to take baggage through the ttc to get to the train and airport.

If I'm not travelling alone a cab is cheaper (with ttc included) and about as fast for door to door service.

Its too expensive, just like the ttc right now.
Travel with two or more people by cab is quite often cheaper.

 

[whitewaterguy]

Fixed that for you.

Minus car park, gas etc. but I see your point.....there are a lot of poor saps who have to nickel and dime their way thru a vacation...... Can't be an enjoyable way to have to exist....my sympathies

 

[HEYHEY]

It doesn't matter if its too expensive or not. Nor does it matter if the cost will be 1.6 billion or 10 after the fact, what this is really about is getting heat off about the hydro one sale.

Hey who wants a beer??

 

[fuji]

It is a ridiculous fare. You can get to the airport for $50, just tell the driver you want a flat rate they will do it.

So yeah as soon as you traveling with a companion it is cheaper to cab it.

 

[oldjones]

holy fuck, where do you live??? Subury???

I'm just north of the Danny by the Don, and if I take a cab I expect I'll have to tip on something north of $50. More if it's rush hour.

Now that the airlines have persuaded me against checked baggage, the regular fare TTC's Red Rocket out of Kipling is a way more attractive—and way cheaper—option than cab or UPX both.

 

[KBear]

Minus car park, gas etc. but I see your point.....there are a lot of poor saps who have to nickel and dime their way thru a vacation...... Can't be an enjoyable way to have to exist....my sympathies

Would think the most convenient way to go would be to drive to the airport terminal and park there. Next would be the Park N Fly type options with the free shuttle bus to the terminal.

All you need is for your flight to be delayed and you arrive in Toronto after the public transit has shut down. Some are willing to pay more so as not to be at the mercy of public transit.