Taking off in 3 hours! Should I book Shuttle Ahead of Time?

and if so, which one? I%26#39;ve asked this a million times, I know.... I%26#39;ve gotten so many opinions. Thanks for the advice!

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If you got so many opinions before, nothing is going to change now. You might not have time to receive a confirmation.

At this point, I%26#39;d say forget it, take a taxi.

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Many of the shuttles require at least one week for reservation and will not allow same day reservations. I always book about 30 days before so I can reserve the time I need.

I think you will have to find alternative transportation. (ie Taxi or bus or RER/Metro)

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Because, Travelnutty, the opinions differed so as to good/bad re the same companies and because here in the States, we%26#39;ve just called the shuttle companies upon arrival. We didn%26#39;t know booking ahead in Paris was crucial.

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After missing our shuttle (late flight, lost luggage) we hopped in a taxi only to find they don%26#39;t take credit cards and we only had about 30Euros on us. We were about to go back into the aiport to look for an atm when we noticed those AF buses. We got on one of those, paid the driver cash (I think around 12.50) and since we only had our carry on luggage metroed from the AF bus stop. They have buses that stop near Arch De Triomphe and a bus that stops at Montparnasse. you can get a taxi from the bus stop for very little money. I think we will use this mode of transportation from now on, as it was so easy and cheap. When we do use shuttles we usually end up with Parishuttle.com. I always use shuttles to get to the airport in the early morning hours. Always request that they get there earlier than you really need because they stop for other people and we%26#39;ve had some anxiousness about getting there in time.

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There is a currency exchange counter just beyond where you pick up your luggage...or...right next to that counter is the ATM machine if you are prepared to use one.

You can convert into Euros right there. Follow the terminal all the way down the remainder of that hallway, turn left at the end and you%26#39;ll find large revolving doors to the outside in order to get in line for the taxi. After a long flight in cramped quarters and the insane shuttle bus from the tarmac to passport control (almost 20 minutes!), you might appreciate the personalized service of a taxi ride.

Au revoir!

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