A new shuttle service is offering low rates to and from Orlando.

Smart Shuttle Line Inc., a Melbourne-based company, started its services on the Treasure Coast area to add independent transportation to the airports and area attractions at an affordable rate.

The shuttle line, which opened about three months ago, will start offering routes to and from Orlando starting in July.

Smart Shuttle Line realized there was a transportation need to the Orlando Airport after a high demand of calls came in.

“There is limited service to Orlando and a lot of people, especially from Vero Beach, who are closer to the Orlando Airport than the Palm Beach Airport,” said Jorge Dueri, assistant manager of Smart Shuttle Line Inc. “Plus it’s an airport that can accommodate more flights and cheaper prices.”

Smart Shuttle’s one-way fare to Orlando starts at $30 and round-trip fares start at $54. Packages for two or more people are available where you can save up to 50 percent, said Dueri.

Other private transportation companies charge anywhere from $90 to $225, said Dueri.

“Smart Shuttle is clean, on time, very reasonable in price and has great customer service,” said Vero Beach resident Anne Marinaccio who has used Smart Shuttle twice. “So many people are looking for rides to the airport. Out here there is no bus stop, no train and no airport.”

Smart Shuttle has three 23-passenger luxury shuttles and one 15 passenger shuttle, all of which are equipped with cargo space, televisions, air conditioning and adjustable seats.

Routes to and from Orlando will be servicing Stuart, Port St. Lucie, Fort Pierce, Vero Beach, Melbourne, the West Palm Beach Tri-Rail and Palm Beach International Airport.

The bus routes run about every three hours. Purchasing a ticket in advance is recommended so you can secure your seat on the shuttle, said Dueri.

Starting in July the shuttle service hopes to also have stops in Jupiter, Palm Bay, Sebastian and Cocoa Beach.

SMART SHUTTLE LINE STOPS:

Vero Beach Fashion Outlets: 1824 94th Drive

Fort Pierce Jai Alai: 1750 S. King’s Highway

Shell Family Mart, Port St. Lucie: 471 S.W. Port St. Lucie Blvd.

Stuart/Palm City: Intersection of Downs Boulevard and Sothwest Martin Highway at the Shell gas station.

Palm Beach International Airport: 1000 PBI Airport

West Palm Beach TRI-Rail: 205 Tamarind Ave.

Melbourne International Airport: 1 Air Terminal Parkway, No. 220

Main Office/Terminal: 109 S. Babcock St., Melbourne

Orlando International Airport (starting in July): One Airport Blvd

FOR MORE INFO

Smart Shuttle Line: 321-409-5114 or 1-888-556-0004

Bus locations online: smartshuttleline.com/busstops.aspx

Smart Shuttle Line, Inc.: smartshuttleline.com

Shuttle Bus Fares: http://smartshuttleline.com/fares.aspx

Bus Schedule: http://smartshuttleline.com/Documents/Smart%20Shuttle%20Line%20Inc%20Bus%20Schedule.pdf

Tags: airports, transportation

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