Shuttles from hotel to Reception Site

Hi everyone! This is the first time I have posted here but I have been reading everyone's posts for a couple of days and you all seem so helpful. I need to find a shuttle for my wedding to pick up and transfer my guests. The ceremony and reception are at the same place so it would be a p/u drop off before the ceremony and then after the reception. Our hotel does not have a shuttle to do this. We will be staying in the Radisson off of Exit 63. Please Help! Thanks in advance!

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I'm using 11 passenger vans from Classic Transportation. They're not too expensive ($190 each for the round trip).

I've reserved them for my wedding -- but I haven't used them yet so I can't vouch for the company -- but they're pretty big & have been around for a while. They're at www.classictrans.com

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Last week I called a bunch of companies about shuttling guests. I don't have it with me today, but I will post the info I have tomorrow........

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a company called van go can do it. they have 14 passenger vans for rent by the hour, and it was pretty cheap from what i remember, but we ended up using someone else. call and see what they say. 516-240-1056. website is www.vangodirect.com

Matt Hos

Can I ask why you went with someone else? and who you went with? Have you heard anyone who used them? I am waiting for a quote from them.

Thnaks!

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basically it was about the same price, and we are using someone separate for our limos and he said we might be able to work out a deal with him. it was through a limo place in franklin square i think, the name just escapes me. or if you want, there are bus companies you can get too if you have a bunch of people.

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Here is the info I accumulated last week....

Classic Transportation 631-701-2082
Vans (11 person) $90 per trip or $180 RT
Motorcoach (55 people) $800 +Grat
Trolley (28 people) $800 + Grat

Coach USA 1-800-877-1888
Motorcoach (49 people) $595 +Grat

Peter Pan Buses 1-800-237-8747x1205
$495 for 8 hrs. (they are in NYC, so the drive time from the city counts)

County Coach (I don't have the number written down)
Motorcoach (47 Passenger) $675 +Grat

I didn't call but I remember reading that Laidlaw will rent their buses, which I think are school buses for a good price.

I was asking for quotes for about 6 hr time span, RT from Ronkonkoma to Babylon.

I haven't booked yet, but I'm leaning towards Coach USA. Peter Pan is a good price, but the travel distance may create problems (i.e. traffic). Also Coach USA does not charge overtime if it's less than 2 hours. I also like the idea of everyone riding together rather than in separte vans/buses.
A friend of mine just got married in the Finger Lakes and charter a motorcoach bus, and it was a lot of fun. The Bride and Groom road back on the bus too.

Let me know if you have any questions.

Jen

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Thank you everyone! This information was so helpful! Good luck to you all with your planning!

Jean

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Just found out that you can reserve coach buses with or without a bathroom. And without a bathroom the coachbus is $100 cheaper with Coach USA anyway. From the hotel to the reception is only 20 min. I doubt anyone will miss the bathroom.

Happy planning!
Jen