Flying Home
I’m flying home today for the holidays. Normally I just take the metro or the bus to the airport, but I’ll be home for three weeks this time, so I have a lot of luggage. I can’t really handle that much stuff on the metro, so I’m having to spend a little more than I’d like. I’m lucky that I live in a big city because there are more options when it comes to ground transportation. Like I said, I’d usually take the metro which costs around $2 to get to the airport. I could take a cab which would cost around $30 - that’s a little steep for me. In DC (and in several towns) there are many shuttle companies that take passengers to and from the airport. I shopped around and compared prices, and I settled on a shared shuttle van that will take me to the airport for $12. The convenience is less than a cab - you have to be ready a few hours earlier because the shuttle has to pick up numerous other passengers. Personally, the savings far outweigh the minor differences in convenience. Most airports now have websites that discuss the many ground transportation options - check them out in your town to find the best deal.