ADO bus question

maestranba · 07-19-2007

We're thinking about taking the bus to Playa from the airport. I know I could search this but I don't think I've ever seen this question answered and I'm too lazy to read through all of the results.

Is there plenty of space for luggage under the bus? We're staying for two weeks so we'll have two big suitcases and probably two small ones. Will that be a problem for storage?

Babaloo · 07-19-2007

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Originally Posted by maestranba

We're thinking about taking the bus to Playa from the airport. I know I could search this but I don't think I've ever seen this question answered and I'm too lazy to read through all of the results.

Is there plenty of space for luggage under the bus? We're staying for two weeks so we'll have two big suitcases and probably two small ones. Will that be a problem for storage?

plenty of room

nng88 · 07-19-2007

hi nance...
there will be plenty of room for your luggage...
may i steal away with you????
...lol so happy someone (you chica)
can spend so much time in mexico ya lucky girl!

nng88 · 07-19-2007

forgot to say -
that is the best pic!!! (your avatar)

angelhouston819 · 07-19-2007

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Originally Posted by maestranba

We're thinking about taking the bus to Playa from the airport. I know I could search this but I don't think I've ever seen this question answered and I'm too lazy to read through all of the results.

Is there plenty of space for luggage under the bus? We're staying for two weeks so we'll have two big suitcases and probably two small ones. Will that be a problem for storage?

have you even seen how much crap i bring down with me? well, if my two 50 lb bags fit, then yours definitely will.

A'

absoluteAL · 07-19-2007

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Originally Posted by maestranba

Is there plenty of space for luggage under the bus? We're staying for two weeks so we'll have two big suitcases and probably two small ones. Will that be a problem for storage?

Each ticketed passenger is allowed two pieces of luggage (under the bus). I do not believe that there is any weight limit (but not sure on that). There is also some storage space above the passenger seating areas.

maestranba · 07-19-2007

Muchas gracias a todos! Then we'll definitely take the bus. This'll be a new experience for us...we're used to being whisked away in a van or car. But I'd rather spend the money in town on drinks, or food, or paletas!!!

(Nancy, when's your next trip gonna be?)

(A', I know how much crap you bring, so I guess we're safe!)

JAH · 07-20-2007

Five of us just used it this week, and we had five suitcases and 6 carry-ons. It was no problem.

BTW, the bus is now dropping off and picking up at both Terminals 2 and 3. It is no longer necessary to take a shuttle between terminals to catch the bus.

jtc1021 · 07-20-2007

So, you can take the ADO bus if you arrive at the chater terminal too now? We are making our first trip to Playa the first of September and knew to take a right out of the main terminal to find the bus, where do you find the bus at the chater terminal? I've heard its kind of a crap shoot as to which terminal you will end up at. Also, can you buy tickets to the bus at the chater terminal?

JAH · 07-20-2007

I encourage you to not think of them in terms of 'charter' and 'main' terminals. Specific airlines are assigned to specific terminals, so it's really not a 'crap shoot'. Your airline will know which terminal that is - Terminal 2 or Terminal 3, Terminal 3 being the one that just opened in May of this year. The ADO bus arrives and departs at both now.

There are ADO reps everywhere(including at the bus), and you can buy tickets from them.

maestranba · 07-20-2007

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Originally Posted by JAH

I encourage you to not think of them in terms of 'charter' and 'main' terminals. Specific airlines are assigned to specific terminals, so it's really not a 'crap shoot'. Your airline will know which terminal that is - Terminal 2 or Terminal 3, Terminal 3 being the one that just opened in May of this year. The ADO bus arrives and departs at both now.

There are ADO reps everywhere(including at the bus), and you can buy tickets from them.

Thanks, Judy! It's a relief to know there'll be plenty of room for our stuff. I think it'll be much more economical for us. Besides, every time we book a private transfer, they send a car and we can barely fit all of our luggage in it anyway!

jtc1021 · 07-20-2007

yeah, your airline may know which terminal to go to but that doesn't mean the passengers will know - unless the pilots announce it prior to arrival?? Either way and whichever terminal, i'm sure we will get there

. It's nice to know that they have busses leaving from other terminals even though its probably not a big deal to shuttle over. Thanks for the info!!!

queencityfan · 07-21-2007

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Originally Posted by JAH

Five of us just used it this week, and we had five suitcases and 6 carry-ons. It was no problem.

BTW, the bus is now dropping off and picking up at both Terminals 2 and 3. It is no longer necessary to take a shuttle between terminals to catch the bus.

This is good news, should make it easier for us bus "rookies".

Thanks for posting.

diogeron · 07-21-2007

There is plenty of space for the luggage on the bus. Having said that, to quote the travel guru, Rick Steves, "One thing you will never hear an experienced traveler say is, 'I wish we would have brought more luggage.'"

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Quote:

Originally Posted by maestranba

We're thinking about taking the bus to Playa from the airport. I know I could search this but I don't think I've ever seen this question answered and I'm too lazy to read through all of the results.

Is there plenty of space for luggage under the bus? We're staying for two weeks so we'll have two big suitcases and probably two small ones. Will that be a problem for storage?

Nerak936 · 07-21-2007

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Originally Posted by queencityfan

This is good news, should make it easier for us bus "rookies".

Thanks for posting.

Ain't it the truth!!

Bus Rookie #1 = Queencityfan
Bus Rookie #2 = Nerak936

Now all we have to do is figure out if we're landing at the same terminal that day and which bar I'll be getting lit at while waiting for your flight to arrive!!

(Note to Sharon: If you don't see sitting me ON a bar stool, you might want to check the floor area AROUND the bar stools!!

)

07-19-2007	#1 (permalink)
maestranba añejo Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Connecticut Posts: 4,102	ADO bus question We're thinking about taking the bus to Playa from the airport. I know I could search this but I don't think I've ever seen this question answered and I'm too lazy to read through all of the results. Is there plenty of space for luggage under the bus? We're staying for two weeks so we'll have two big suitcases and probably two small ones. Will that be a problem for storage?

07-19-2007	#3 (permalink)
nng88 life=playa Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Atlantic City,NJ Posts: 529	no problema hi nance... there will be plenty of room for your luggage... may i steal away with you???? ...lol so happy someone (you chica) can spend so much time in mexico ya lucky girl!

07-19-2007	#4 (permalink)
nng88 life=playa Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Atlantic City,NJ Posts: 529	forgot to say - that is the best pic!!! (your avatar)

07-19-2007	#7 (permalink)
maestranba añejo Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Connecticut Posts: 4,102	Muchas gracias a todos! Then we'll definitely take the bus. This'll be a new experience for us...we're used to being whisked away in a van or car. But I'd rather spend the money in town on drinks, or food, or paletas!!! (Nancy, when's your next trip gonna be?) (A', I know how much crap you bring, so I guess we're safe!)

07-20-2007	#8 (permalink)
JAH reposado Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,326	Five of us just used it this week, and we had five suitcases and 6 carry-ons. It was no problem. BTW, the bus is now dropping off and picking up at both Terminals 2 and 3. It is no longer necessary to take a shuttle between terminals to catch the bus.

07-20-2007	#9 (permalink)
jtc1021 very sparkly Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 32	So, you can take the ADO bus if you arrive at the chater terminal too now? We are making our first trip to Playa the first of September and knew to take a right out of the main terminal to find the bus, where do you find the bus at the chater terminal? I've heard its kind of a crap shoot as to which terminal you will end up at. Also, can you buy tickets to the bus at the chater terminal?

07-20-2007	#10 (permalink)
JAH reposado Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,326	I encourage you to not think of them in terms of 'charter' and 'main' terminals. Specific airlines are assigned to specific terminals, so it's really not a 'crap shoot'. Your airline will know which terminal that is - Terminal 2 or Terminal 3, Terminal 3 being the one that just opened in May of this year. The ADO bus arrives and departs at both now. There are ADO reps everywhere(including at the bus), and you can buy tickets from them.

07-20-2007	#12 (permalink)
jtc1021 very sparkly Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 32	yeah, your airline may know which terminal to go to but that doesn't mean the passengers will know - unless the pilots announce it prior to arrival?? Either way and whichever terminal, i'm sure we will get there . It's nice to know that they have busses leaving from other terminals even though its probably not a big deal to shuttle over. Thanks for the info!!!

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