Arriving LAX-SIN 325am... any taxis?
Feb 2, 2014 | 4:53 pm
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Arriving LAX-SIN 325am... any taxis?
I'll be taking LAX-SIN that arrives very early in the morning. Does anyone have experience if there are taxis at that time? Or should I book ahead?
Feb 2, 2014 | 8:19 pm
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If it's just you traveling and want to save a bit of money you can try taking the airport limousine bus which is S$9/head. They drop you off at any of the hotels in the city.
Check with the ground transport desk at the arrivals hall.
Check with the ground transport desk at the arrivals hall.
Feb 2, 2014 | 9:07 pm
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With taxis so reasonable and reliable in SIN, I don't think OP would want to lug his bags on to the airport limousine bus at 3 in the morning. Also, I guess the shuttle runs every half or one hour, so he may have to wait for it too, and it will make stops at various hotels before dropping him off at his hotel.
Feb 2, 2014 | 11:10 pm
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With taxis so reasonable and reliable in SIN, I don't think OP would want to lug his bags on to the airport limousine bus at 3 in the morning. Also, I guess the shuttle runs every half or one hour, so he may have to wait for it too, and it will make stops at various hotels before dropping him off at his hotel.
Feb 3, 2014 | 1:10 am
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I had never ever encountered a shortage of taxis at Changi.
Feb 3, 2014 | 7:27 am
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With taxis so reasonable and reliable in SIN, I don't think OP would want to lug his bags on to the airport limousine bus at 3 in the morning. Also, I guess the shuttle runs every half or one hour, so he may have to wait for it too, and it will make stops at various hotels before dropping him off at his hotel.
Feb 3, 2014 | 8:29 am
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Although after the cab's $3 surcharge for airport pickups and the 50% late night surcharge, the limousine doesn't sound like a bad option. Either way, definitely no issue getting a taxi at this time. Noone else in SIN outside of the airport is trying to get one anyway (unless it's Fri or Sat night).
Feb 3, 2014 | 10:06 am
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Although after the cab's $3 surcharge for airport pickups and the 50% late night surcharge, the limousine doesn't sound like a bad option. Either way, definitely no issue getting a taxi at this time. Noone else in SIN outside of the airport is trying to get one anyway (unless it's Fri or Sat night).
Feb 3, 2014 | 11:38 am
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. Minor savings, but I wasn't in a hurry to arrive where I was headed.
Feb 3, 2014 | 9:54 pm
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Yes, at all other times taxis are nearly a no-brainer departing Changi, even for one person in my mind. But, when my plane reached the gate at about 5:20AM one time, let's just say my sometimes cheap self was not in any particular rush to get off the plane or through immigration . Minor savings, but I wasn't in a hurry to arrive where I was headed.
. Minor savings, but I wasn't in a hurry to arrive where I was headed.
Feb 4, 2014 | 11:37 am
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Feb 4, 2014 | 6:25 pm
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Feb 4, 2014 | 11:37 pm
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Or, one of the Pay-in/ Priority Pass lounges..i frequently head for a quick shower before heading to work direct, never had a problem with my Priority Pass + inbound boarding pass, though the last time around I was asked what time my outbound flight was..'In 2hrs 10 mins ' was all it took to sate their curiosity.
