[comfortablynumb]

Originally Posted by carboy

Thank you very much. Do you know if the Thane Vandana Bus Stop has only Shivneri buses or also other Volvo operators/share taxi etc? Asking because if I miss the bus or if the bus is full, I will have other options.

Sorry, don't know. From what I remember, Vandana is only for MSRTC (state transport) buses. A native Thanekar would be the best person to tell you the location of private Volvo buses and share taxis.

Cheers,
Vikram

[latentpotential]

Originally Posted by carboy

Thank you very much. Do you know if the Thane Vandana Bus Stop has only Shivneri buses or also other Volvo operators/share taxi etc? Asking because if I miss the bus or if the bus is full, I will have other options.

Why miss or face a full bus? Book online.

If you do miss it, you will need to go to Thane Station or Eternity Mall for share taxi options, but the buses to Pune are quite frequent.

Alternatively, you could take the train to Vashi station and get any private bus from there as well.

[carboy]

Originally Posted by latentpotential

If you do miss it, you will need to go to Thane Station or Eternity Mall for share taxi options, but the buses to Pune are quite frequent.

Thank you. Do you know if Taxi Share options will be available at Eternity Mall early the morning like 6 - 7 am? Also are there also buses from Eternity Mall. Would like to go to where there are maximum options. Not booking in advance because it's not a confirmed trip. Can get cancelled at the last minute.

[latentpotential]

Originally Posted by carboy

Thank you. Do you know if Taxi Share options will be available at Eternity Mall early the morning like 6 - 7 am? Also are there also buses from Eternity Mall. Would like to go to where there are maximum options. Not booking in advance because it's not a confirmed trip. Can get cancelled at the last minute.

These
+(91)-9320205519, +(91)-22-25822075, 25828351, 25826105, 25814599, seem to be the numbers of Krishna Travels, the main travel agency and bus stop at Eternity Mall. You could call and enquire with them for buses.

Taxi Share in the early morning, maybe some one else can suggest?

[carboy]

Originally Posted by latentpotential

These
+(91)-9320205519, +(91)-22-25822075, 25828351, 25826105, 25814599, seem to be the numbers of Krishna Travels, the main travel agency and bus stop at Eternity Mall. You could call and enquire with them for buses.

Taxi Share in the early morning, maybe some one else can suggest?

Called them up. They said there are neither buses nor share taxis for Pune from there. I called even the Vandana Shivneri. They said the first bus from there starts at 8:30 - that's too late for me! I guess I will go to Chembur.

[latentpotential]

Originally Posted by carboy

Called them up. They said there are neither buses nor share taxis for Pune from there. I called even the Vandana Shivneri. They said the first bus from there starts at 8:30 - that's too late for me! I guess I will go to Chembur.

Could you look for the viju natekar taxi stand numbers? Thats the one at thane station and will know about the eternity mall one as well.

[PetrolRider]

Hi Guys,

Sorry for this silly question, planing for my first time bus travel from Pune to Mumbai.
Searched for MSRTC website and found results for following bus types:

1. 'AC-SHIVNERI'
2. 'SEMI SLEEPER VOLVO AC'

Which ones are Volvo services? I have seen on road MSRTC volvo which have written 'SHIVNERI' (light blue colored one) on them.

Plus, I have to catch a flight in the afternoon from Mumbai domestic airport. I believe private Volvo services such as Neeta have a drop point near airport, but what I have heard the services are not as reliable as MSRTC.
But MSRTC goes up to Dadar, so how much time / taxi fare would cost me to go from Dadar to Domestic terminal?

[ghodlur]

Originally Posted by PetrolRider

Which ones are Volvo services? I have seen on road MSRTC volvo which have written 'SHIVNERI' (light blue colored one) on them.

Plus, I have to catch a flight in the afternoon from Mumbai domestic airport. I believe private Volvo services such as Neeta have a drop point near airport, but what I have heard the services are not as reliable as MSRTC.
But MSRTC goes up to Dadar, so how much time / taxi fare would cost me to go from Dadar to Domestic terminal?

The option AC Shivneri is for the Volvo buses. Don't know about the other, never used it till date. There are AC Shivneri buses from Pune to Borivali which would be better as it takes the Western Express highway IMO (pls confirm before booking). You can be dropped nearer to SantaCruz from where getting to the domestic terminal will be relatively easy.

[Dieseltuned]

Originally Posted by PetrolRider

Hi Guys,

Sorry for this silly question, planing for my first time bus travel from Pune to Mumbai.

Hi,

The Ac- shivneri buses have a stop on the WEH for the domestic airport at Santacruz. The Domestic Terminal is 5-7 minutes walk from the WEH. But, the catch is luggage. If you are carrying any heavy luggage it will be difficult to cross the highway and go upto the terminals. Do not expect any rick/taxi guys to accept your request to drop you on the terminal from WEH.

I would also suggest for an afternoon departure please ensure that you catch a Shivneri which leaves Pune latest by 7:00 AM. If you are travelling on a working day the stretch from Panvel to Sion can get jam and will take a long time to cover. From Sion to Santacruz should not be a problem.

MSRTC is far more disciplined then the private operators and do not waste time to fill their buses at way side stops.

Regards
Dieseltuned

[PetrolRider]

Originally Posted by Dieseltuned

The Ac- shivneri buses have a stop on the WEH for the domestic airport at Santacruz.

Thanks 'Dieseltuned'. I think can get down at 'WAKOLA POLICE STN', where I think, I can get a rickshaw, as per Google map it says 3 KM plus. Will it be a problem ?

I would also suggest for an afternoon departure please ensure that you catch a Shivneri which leaves Pune latest by 7:00 AM.

Got the idea, thanks for suggestion. I have a flight at 5-30 in the afternoon from 1B. I will get the bus at 9-30 am with schedule arrival at Vakola is at 12-35. Or can I catch the 10-30 am service, which will reach at 1-35 PM?

MSRTC is far more disciplined then the private operators and do not waste time to fill their buses at way side stops.

That is the main reason, I am trying for MSRTC, thanks again for confidence building.

Originally Posted by ghodlur

The option AC Shivneri is for the Volvo buses. Don't know about the other, never used it till date. There are AC Shivneri buses from Pune to Borivali which would be better as it takes the Western Express highway IMO (pls confirm before booking). You can be dropped nearer to SantaCruz from where getting to the domestic terminal will be relatively easy.

Thanks 'ghodlur'. Yes, I got that route. I can see the stop at 'WAKOLA POLICE STN.' and VILEPARLE (E) SAIBABA MANDIR. I think I can get the 9-30 service for 5-30 pm flight.

[vinit]

Originally Posted by PetrolRider

Hi Guys,

Sorry for this silly question, planing for my first time bus travel from Pune to Mumbai.

It will be better to catch the Shivneri Dadar bus and from Dadar take a cab to the airport. The cab fare will range from 190 to 225 Rs. depending on the traffic.

Alternatively, people also come by their personal cars from Pune, park them at the airport premium parking, catch the flight, come back and then take their car home from the airport. Offcourse this is more suitable for business trips of one or two days duration.

[Dieseltuned]

Originally Posted by vinit

It will be better to catch the Shivneri Dadar bus and from Dadar take a cab to the airport. The cab fare will range from 190 to 225 Rs. depending on the traffic.

Alternatively, people also come by their personal cars from Pune, park them at the airport premium parking, catch the flight, come back and then take their car home from the airport. Offcourse this is more suitable for business trips of one or two days duration.

I agree, Dadar Shivneri has good frequency, I think a bus every 30 minutes from Pune RLY station. You can get down at Sion and take a cab to the airport. No need to go all the way to Dadar.

Regards
Dieseltuned

[vibbs]

Originally Posted by PetrolRider

Hi Guys,

Sorry for this silly question, planing for my first time bus travel from Pune to Mumbai.

Borivali Shivneri would be the best bet, or you could take Dadar Shivneri and get down at Chembur or Sion and then Taxi from there to Airport. You can go upto Dadar too if you are not too comfortable getting down in between. Taxi fare from Dadar to Airport should be around INR 250 on meter depending on traffic.

Other option is KK Travels. They have cabs on sharing basis (Aria) between Pune to Mumbai Airport. Have availed their service once from Mumbai to Pune and was a good experience. Doorstep drop, Aria with only 4 passengers and sedate driving (not exceeding 80-100 Kmph on Expressway). They charge around INR 950 per trip on sharing basis. You may check out their website for more info.

[comfortablynumb]

Originally Posted by Dieseltuned

I think a bus every 30 minutes from Pune RLY station

Every 15 minutes, in fact.

http://www.msrtc.org.in/msrtc-timetable.php

Cheers,
Vikram

[PetrolRider]

Originally Posted by vinit

It will be better to catch the Shivneri Dadar bus and from Dadar take a cab to the airport.
Alternatively, people also come by their personal cars from Pune, park them at the airport premium parking, catch the flight, come back and then take their car home from the airport.

Thanks 'Vinit'. I am going for a week. My family are already at my native and I am going to join them for Christmas/New year holidays. So, personal car is not an option, thinking of using Bus service this time, rather than a cab as I am traveling alone.

Originally Posted by vibbs

Borivali Shivneri would be the best bet, or you could take Dadar Shivneri and get down at Chembur or Sion and then Taxi from there to Airport.
Other option is KK Travels.

Thanks 'Vibbs'. I am thinking of 10-30 Swargate - Borivali service. Anyway, my place to Swargate is 12 Km, which will be a taxi (appx 250 - 300 fare) and again another taxi from Dadar to airport, does not make sense for me, as a few hundred more and I will get a Indica from my home to airport from my regular cab provider. Any idea, how much the service may get delayed on an Saturday?

I am geting few bad reviews on KK travel, even one from a fellow BHPian, hence giving them a miss.