Everything was great. I had been traveling for about 5 1/2 hours before my shuttle arrived at its scheduled time which was 11:30. The driver actually arrived early and checked me in. He took my bags and put them on the van and escorted me onto the bus. He advised we would not be leaving for a few minutes so to sit tight. I must admit I was EXTREMELY nervous because it was pouring down in Birmingham which is where we were headed. The driver was a younger guy but sadly I dont remember his name. Once we were ready to leave he told us Good-morning and informed us of the rules as well as letting us know he would stop if we needed to use the restroom. Once the rain started my anxiety kicked in however, he drove perfectly. I felt really safe the entire way. He kept us updated with an ETA throughout the duration of the trip. Once we arrived he unloaded our bags and made sure we were in a safe location before he left. YOU CAN TIP YOUR DRIVER BTW. He definitely received one from me!
I had a wonderful experience riding Groome Transportation!!! The driver Nicole was caring, friendly and a very experienced person in her field. She made the trip from Atlanta to Birmingham so steady and fast, and most important so safe and joyful. It was a very pleasant trip back home and I will be waiting for my next one. I will recommend it to anyone.
The shuttle itself was comfortable and was a good ride. The shuttle showing up on time is a different story. I scheduled a 2:10am shuttle and had a flight at 5am. The shuttle ended up coming at 2:45am. Then we have to drive 5-10 mins out of the way to pick up another person, making me even more late getting to the airport. By the time we got to the airport I had to rush to print my tickets, get through security and get to my gate.
Writing this review for my mom (she doesnt know how to do it herself lol) she rode with Barbara from Atlanta to Oxford. Very excellent driver, very friendly and the best shes ever had. Had a very pleasant drive & wanted to make sure she got recognized for her outstanding service! 5 Star Review
Wish Id found Groome Transportation sooner! I travel from Birmingham to Atlanta often, and for a recent trip I would have needed to rent a car. The shuttle was a convenient and affordable option. The office staff were professional and helpful, my driver (Rodney) was friendly and did a great job, and the ride was comfortable. Will definitely use them again.
Used to get from The Villages in Florida to the Orlando airport. Cant beat the price, especially when you consider all the tolls on that trip. The driver arrived on time and was really a great personable guy. We enjoyed the trip.
The shuttle was right on time. the driver was friendly and did an excellent job driving. I work for a major bus company in the northeast and he was an excellent driver!!! Made sure I knew where I was going when we got to the airport and was very courteous and helpful. I will definitely use you again next year!!
I used Groomes new service to get from the Orlando airport to The Villages in Florida and back again. Both trips were timely and pleasant, and loved the free home pickup and drop off. The price was great at $19 each way. Great value and the van wasnt over crowded.
I had an extremely great experience my first time using Groome! They showed up on time, were nice and courteous, and we left on time. It was so easy! Will definitely use them again in the future!
So glad to have this transportation option! However, really need to be able to get through on the phone lines more quickly; crucial at times, when youre traveling. Also, I was given the incorrect pickup time on the phone by customer service. Only off by 10 minutes, but it made a difference. Also, MOST IMPORTANTLY - your travel times need to take in to consideration time differences (!!!) If Id gone with what your website suggested, my daughter would have possibly missed her flight. Pickup time in Birmingham, Al, is CST, and departing a flight from Atlanta, Ga, is EST. My daughter said your service was top notch, though. If you can just improve these other areas, it would be fantastic. Thanks.
Amazing Service! I missed my original scheduled departure and they were able to set up me up on the next one with no problems. Smooth ride, excellent driver and was able to get there with ease.
Gigi was an excellent driver! The van was clean and comfortable and Groome made sure we had a clear understanding of their expectations. We traveled with two children and felt very safe. We arrived in Atlanta ahead of schedule and everything went as expected. A+ for Groome.
My son is a student at U of Alabama. This past weekend, Groome was supposed to pick him up at drive him to Birmingham airport. The shuttle picking him up was 20 minutes late. No phone call and no text to alert him that they were running late. Additionally, we called the Groome main line and asked where was the driver. I don’t understand why each driver is not tracked (in real time) so his/her whereabouts are known at all times. I have this type of information on a free app called life 360.The ride home from the airport to campus was perfect.Harvey GordonParent of U of Alabama student
I need to ask questions about getting reservation/picked up on July 19 and no one is available on the phone to speak to. It says on the website you will start July 14th resuming bus shuttles but when I scheduled for July 19th it said unable to process...etc. Please advise! correct email is: aida.chicaiza@mail.com. Thank you and if you could please respond or email back I greatly appreciate the information.
Drivers were very pleasant and helpful. Very smooth ride and efficient route. Enjoyed the courteous service so booked a return shuttle. Thank you. Keep up the good work
My first time using Groome and I loved it. On time, kept me informed, agile in changing my reservation when my flight was cancelled. A great deal! September- I used Groome again and had another great experience! So glad they were doing the driving in Atlanta traffic instead of me!
No complaints here. Driver was friendly and got me to the airport by 7:00 as promised.Only $19 from any address in The Villages to the airport, cant beat it. Just be sure to allow a 45 minute buffer on pick-up so youre not late for your flight.Will definitely use again!
Very timely and courteous transport team. We had a little trouble with my pickup location due to construction, but we still were able to coordinate in a timely manner. I was very impressed with the ease of the entire process.
Great service. User friendly reservation system.. Courteous, competent office employees and drivers. On time. Convenient. Comfortable. Groome really has it together. I wish the airlines were as well managed and customer oriented
I had booked this for my daughter going from Birmingham back to the University of AL. She said it was a pleasant ride and wasnt very crowded on her 10:30 am or so time she booked. I just gave it a 4/5 since she said the shuttle was 25 minutes late. Not too bad since I know Groome has recently just started this route from Birmingham. Cost is not bad at $29. Just gave 4/5 stars since they were 25 minutes late. I would think 10 - 15 minutes late is acceptable, but I know traffic in the area can be bad. We will use Groome and recommend it again!
First time using Groom Transportation. It was GREAT, both ways! This took a lot of pressure off of us. The vans were there on time and driving was exceptional! Barbara was especially helpful and friendly to talk with. We will be recommending your service.
Wonderful ride. The staff was Excellent and Accommodating. They helped me with my bags and assisted me boarding the van. The driver was friendly and made the trip to Atlanta pleasant and enjoyable. This was my first experience, and it was Awesome. Thank you.
The Groome bus was an excellent mode of transportation. They arrived on time at the pick-up location, was professional and polite, loaded my bags, and we proceeded to take a direct route to the airport. Once there the driver was knowledgeable enough to give me general directions regarding the airport layout. I will be using them for all my future airport transportation.-Trent S.
At the beginning was not good. My shuffle was 30 minutes late.I had to call, none the staff call to inform me nor message or email about the delay. After,I was picked up the driver was very polite, open the doors for each passenger and make everyone comfortable.
Theyve gotten my wife out of several traveling pickles. I am so grateful for this service. truly kind people and totally cool with changing plans and making new plans at the drop of a hat. Thank you Groome!
This was my first time using this company . And I must say that they’re very professional, good customer service, prompt, the drivers are very courteous and the vans are very clean ! He got us to GA safely and on time! And I will most definitely be using them again! Oh and the price is a flat rate fee and very reasonable! I highly recommend!! If I could have given 10 stars it’s worth it !!!
Bought a ticket for my daughter to go from Atlanta to Birmingham best 39 dollars spent. She said the driver was nice and efficient and saved me from driving 2 1/2 hours one way to Atlanta!! I will definitely be using again in the future!!
Loved this service. Our Driver was very sweet and efficient. Good driver. Was able to call last minute and get a reservation. Would definitely recommend this company. Reason for one star- pickup was not clear. I got a text giving me details but my phone had no service and I got the text late. My plane landed and I was unsure where to go. Not Groomes fault - wish I had known where to go beforehand. Highly recommend!
This was the first time I used Groome to travel to Atlanta from Alabama and to my surprise the bus was on time sharp at 9.30 am and had few seats which were available. It was a smooth ride to the airport and I reached way before time. It was a good experience and the right choice to use Groome. Highly recommended!
Groome transportation is a very professional, efficient company. I accidentally booked the wrong date for my travel, and they were very accommodating on helping me shift my shuttle last minute. I will definitely use them again in the future.
Enjoyed my first experience with Groome Tansportation. Very friendly individuals that made sure everything was great upon arrival and departure. Left in a timely fashion and got all the riders to their destination safely.
Nicole was a fantastic driver! We made great time from ATL to Birmingham and there were no issues. Made for a very relaxing trip home after a long day at airports.
From the beginning of June I have traveled with Groome an average of 3 out of every 4 weeks. I have had great drivers but I have also had those that scared me. I have had drivers that were early and those that were late, up to 35 minutes past the scheduled pick up time. But last week did it. I had a reservation for my Saturday pick up at a time later than normal. The night before I called and changed it back to my normal time. On Saturday I arrived 30 minutes early and called to inform them I was at the scheduled location, waiting. 15 minutes before the scheduled time I called again to confirm the booking. They assured me all was good. No transport. 25 minutes AFTER the scheduled time I called again and was told I would be picked up in 1 hour and 20 minutes that somehow I was not put on the correct manifest. I asked to speak with the manager and was told she may be in later that afternoon and once again I was assured she would call. On Monday I still had not heard from Groome so I called and spoke with a manager who seemed not to care about the situation. They credited me my booking fee but I am thoroughly disappointed in this company.
Excellent service from door to door. There was a large van waiting outside of the building so i knew where to go. Inside the building you can wait, use the restroom, and use the vending machine to grab snacks. Watch the clock because the drivers are very prompt.The ride to Atlanta was easy and smooth. Air conditioning made the ride comfy but bring a jacket or blanket just in case you’re cold natured. The driver was friendly and never used the phone/computer while the van was moving. I felt safe.The Atlanta airport makes all passenger vans drop off at the south terminals so beware that you will have to walk a short walk across to the north terminals. Good experience! Wish I had known about this before.
Lakisha was amazing as she helped me arrange transportation for a friend from Atlanta to Birmingham. Thank you for saving me from driving to Atlanta and providing safe and friendly passage for my friend here! I will definitely use your service again!
I was allowed to book at shuttle for a time that wasn’t offered. I needed a shuttle on March 1st at 2:30am and after verbally confirming the availability I was able to confirm and pay. Once we arrived at the building we were told that we missed our 1 am shuttle. The lady was professional But it wasn’t anything she could do to accommodate the time because she didn’t have a driver.
My driver was super friendly and helpful when I explained to him that missed my first shuttle do to my flight being late. Unfortunately the customer service team on the phone had mixed answers for me when I explained I’ll be running 10 minutes late. the first rep told me they would wait. The second one I talked to said “there is no way we can do that. The shuttle can’t wait on a individual”. So I had to wait 90 minutes on my next shuttle. At the end it really was 10 minuets that missed my first shuttle by. Still great service. Thank you
Good price, but their customer service is lacking. I was left at the airport with no way of knowing if the shuttle would come. Customer service lady on the phone was very adverse to talking to customers. Needed to get a ride from some nice people to actually finish the shuttle trip!
My flight got cancelled to Birmingham, and the best the airline could do was get me to Atlanta. I scheduled a last minute Groome from the Atlanta airport to Birmingham over the phone, and they were super kind and helpful! The ride was easy! I am very appreciative!
I have used many times over the past couple of years and had never been disappointed. But this time I signed up for pickup at a new location and the van didnt show up and no one called. Finally went to Groom Office and made a different Shuttle in time for my flight.
I can’t have asked for a better experience. Had to change my reservation twice and they made it so easy and helpful to do so. Even at 1:30 am. The drivers were pleasant and the ride was smooth. I’ll be using this from now on!
Firstly, the bus was a half an hour late in picking up passengers including myself at Birmingham. It was extremely cold and this did not go down well with me.Secondly, nowhere did I see that there was a limitation on the number a baggage pieces and as a result I was charged $50 for two extra bags that I had which I feel was exorbitant. Will not ever use you again.
My Driver was wonderful and on time!! However I received calls at 3am that they had no driver for me at 6am after already calling to confirm. I had to take a later shuttle and almost missed my flight! This is the second time this has happened!! On my way to Tuscaloosa I wasn’t even on their list and I was the only person at the airport. The driver had been given the wrong days list. Thank god she showed up thinking their was a different passenger waiting or I would have been stranded by myself at the airport with no one their after it closed for the night.
Great service for a really great price. Using this service is a lot simpler than driving to Atlanta and parking (pay$) then walking to terminal. Also easier than flying. The pickup point is right outside the terminal, the vans are comfortable, looks like they run every 90 minutes to Birmingham during the day. If you are going round trip, there is plenty of free parking at the Birmingham location.
RICHARD WAS MY FAVORITE GROOME DRIVER!! VERY COOL AND LAID BACK! HE GOT US TO OUT DESTINATION SAFE AND ON TIME! LOVE RICHARD♥️
I booked this for my son to and from Atlanta airport and it was a great service! He said it was a quiet ride to and from. We will definitely use the service again. They are on time most importantly! I’m about to book services again and decided to give this review because more people need to know about this in Birmingham! I have recommended this to friends and family!
On time, courteous driver and spotlessly clean van. Pickup at house was very important as well. Ive already booked my return trip!!
Van was on time both to and from Orlando airport. Drivers were friendly and courteous. I will definitely use them again and hope they are a success in the villages.
The van was clean and the seats were comfortable. The driver was very courteous and friendly. This was my first time using Groome and I will most definitely use them again.
Picked up on time, and delivered to the airport with no problems. Cant beat the price. Excellent choose for transportation to and from the airport.
I had a very nice driver and I want to give him praise on being a perfect gentleman when helping everyone in an out of the shuttle and the business it self is great and friendly when I had to call in to change times because of my delayed flight. 5 stars all around keep up the good work.
Very friendly company! The lady in the office is real sweet as well as the driver that got us to ATL in 2 hours and 10 minutes!Thank you for letting me park my truck there until I can get a ride to come and get it.
Super convenient! Shuttle was on time! Driver was even kind enough to let others waiting on another Groome shuttle to sit in his shuttle to get warm until we left. Groome, keep the good people and take care of them! Thank you!
I’ve always used groome and it’s very affordable and somewhat organized. Although it’s always very unclear as to what vehicle will be arriving at the airport to pick you up or exactly what time they’ll be there. I’ve had drivers arrive half an hour early or 15 minutes late. Last time, it was a large tour bus that didn’t say groome on it. Luckily, a man came inside to tell us that it was parked outside, but if he wouldn’t have i would’ve never known! Communication with who their picking up (what vehicle they’ll be driving, eta, etc.) would make this service much better and easier to use!
I use Groome a lot lately, it’s absolutely brilliant and effective! Clean Vans, safe drivers and service. Now today on the other hand, our driver already radioed dispatch to inform to give information of total passengers, name and phone number. I was a walk up passenger it’s bad enough the driver had to call out my entire name on the radio in a car filled with 9 passengers. She also had to call out my phone number! Halfway through our journey on the highway dispatch is asking our driver the same questions before we took off WHILE SHES DRIVING! We had to tell her NO she’s driving and can’t be reading stuff off a clipboard. Dispatch needs to sort themselves out! Thank you.
Will was our driver and he was outstanding. Will went above and beyond to be helpful. Thanks for the great experience!
Groome was amazing! Barbara was right on time and could not have been more friendly and accommodating. She was fabulous and is one of the main reasons I would use Groome again. Thank you for getting me home on the last leg of my trip to Italy!
I recommend Groome to anyone who wants a low-cost, pretty comfortable ride. The driving staff is stellar, the facilities are clean. I only had one questionable experience with one staff person who just needed an attitude check but the team is overall -- above the norm in terms of excellence and customer service!
ConvenientGood valueClean vanGreat driverHad trouble with web site reservation so I called. Could make web site easier to navigate.
Excellent service. All drivers were very professional and courteous. The most important part, they arrived either early or on time. Will use you in the future.Thanks Groome
We have taken Groome several times, however lately we have had drivers who were going way over the speed limit and riding the fast lane the whole way. After this last contact they again responded quickly and told usthey would monitor it more carefully. Look forward to taking more safe trips to ATL with Groome
I highly recommend this service to anyone needing a shuttle service. They were friendly, knowledgeable and professional. The drivers introduced themselves properly and the trip was great. They arrived and left right on time and got me to my destination in plenty of time.
I love the service provided. It was a smooth ride and I was able to relax and sleep. I will definitely be recommending this service to friends and family
I have used Groome twice now in the last week. Dedra (1:30am to Atlanta) was my first ride out to Atlanta, very friendly, felt safe entire ride. Pratrick was my second ride (8:30pm to Birmingham). Good conversation, friendly personality, felt very safe! Groome is an excellent time saving and money saving transportation service to use if you’re headed to Atlanta Airport from Birmingham or back home to Birmingham from Atlanta. I highly recommend this service. Also if you’re flying out International they will take you to international terminal and will pick you up when you come in at domestic. Simply just take Blue shuttle from international to domestic and Groome picks you up right where Blue shuttle drops you off. Just sit back and enjoy the ride!
Ive been using Groome Transportation for travel to the Atlanta airport for several months, and its been an excellent experience. Theyre always on time and professional, and its a comfortable ride, with drop-off at the curb. It costs much less than driving and parking my car at the airport and is certainly more convenient. I should have been doing this long ago.One precaution: If youre using pickup in Oxford as I do, you probably cant book online, and you may not get good info online. Call them to book. Last time it took me two calls to convince the agent that they did indeed offer pickup at the time I needed. I hope this improves.
Great way to travel from Atlanta to places like Birmingham, Columbus, Macon, etc. The shuttles are clean, the driver was very professional and friendly. Just sit back and let them do the driving. I will definitely use them again.
First time i used Groom Transportation from Atlanta to Tuscaloosa. I was impressed with the service, timing and help by the crew. I recommend to use groom transportation.
I had to catch a flight out of ATL to get to a New England state to attend my grandmothers funeral. Already a stressful travel, I booked my transportation portion with ease. Everyone I spoke to was very nice and professional. From the booking agent to the drivers. I really appreciate all of you serving the customers with patience, courtesy and professionalism. I will certainly use you whenever needed. Thank you for your service.
The most convenient way to get to the Atlanta airport! This is the second time I have taken the Groome shuttle and both times have been great, smooth experiences with friendly and safe drivers.
The van was on time. The driver was very courteous and happy. I will definitely use Groome again.
Our driver was very polite and was on time picking everyone up and getting us to the airport. This is the first time I used this service to go from the Villages to the airport and will continue to use when I am down in Florida.
An excellent value, clean shuttles and a convenient schedule. My most recent driver, Lovie (spelling?) was excellent, too.
This was my first time using this service and I was very pleased! I didnt have to wait a long time at the ATL airport like I thought I would. I walked outside and the shuttle was waiting right there! The office was clean and in a safe place in Birmingham. I will use this service again if and I have to and I recommend them to anyone else traveling between Atlanta and Birmingham. Oh and the price is very reasonable!
So easy to book and made it easy to get to and from the airport in Atlanta. No hassle with traffic or in trying to find the right drop off or parking. Thank you for providing this service. Have already recommended you to others.
I had a fantastic experience. The driver was friendly and got us all there safe and on time. The cost was more than fair and saved me the cost of a rental which was 5 times more. Thank you Groome!!!
Our driver Ed was professional and courteous. Can was clean and the ride was smooth. Great service.
Such a great service! Booking was easy, employees were all very friendly and the shuttle was very clean. We will not hesitate to use Groome again!
This company run shuttles between Auburn and the Atlanta airport, Birmingham Airport and Tuscaloosa and many other cities in the southeast to various destinations. I highly recommend this service- very affordable -and it’s excellent for college kids too.
Groome picked me up on time and the van was very nice. The only issue is that the driver had a bad cold and blew here nose constantly, then a few days into my vacation, I got a bad cold. Put a real damper on my trip.
I took the services of Groome Transportation for my trip to and from BHM airport. The shuttle picked me up and dropped me on time. The only suggestion from my side is that it would be slightly more convenient to us users if we could select the pickup time rather than the website doing it for us. My flight was at 3.50 PM but I ended up being allotted a pickup time of 9.25 AM and reached the airport by 10.45 AM. I couldnt find an option where I could select the pickup time convenient for me. I reckon this was done so that the customer wouldnt miss their flight due to traffic on the way or any other unforeseen circumstances. Thats why I decided to not deduct any stars. I hope the service stays as cheap as it is now.
Groome Transportation was wonderful. The drivers were professional and courteous, the van was clean and comfortable. I am so happy to have this option for transportation between Atlanta and Birmingham! I would recommend to everyone.
The van was loaded high and tight and there is very little leg room. If you are over six foot tall or have joint pain this isnt a good form of transportation. I wrote a letter to groome stating I like the concept but the amount of space in their fleet wasnt appealing or comfortable
Groome Transportation has wonderful customer service. We had several changes and they were willing and able to accommodate us each time. I would definitely recommend them to anyone and we will definitely be using their service again.
We used Groome today to transport us from Birmingham to the Atlanta Airport. It could not have been easier! Making reservations with a helpful staff was a good first impression. Ralph was our driver and he was great. We will use their service again and are glad they have opened an office in Birmingham..
Would highly recommend this service to anyone. I was worried when I dropped my husband off and I didnt know if he would make it safely to Atlanta GA but he did! He called me and told me how nice the driver was and how comfortable the ride was.so thanks to GROOM he had a great first experience and my mind was put at ease as well. Thanks again GROOME for making this an enjoyable and pleasant experience for my Hubby😊
Enjoyed the ride driver was excellent arrived on time dropped off on schedulePlanning on reserving a return rideThanks for such a great experienceJeanie
Great trip! Got me to my destination with a smile. Will definitely use them again.
This is one of the best things thats happened to travelers from Birmingham who need to catch a flight from ATL. At a low price you get the comfort of a peaceful shuttle to the airport. The drivers of the shuttle are on a mission to get you there on time. You also have the option to get a ride from several satellite pick up location to the main office where the shuttle begins.Group rides can become slightly expensive and there should be some discounts provided for group travelers.
Groome transportation was great to me. Definitely worth the money. I went from Atlanta to Birmingham when I was ready
Great customer service, but very poor execution. This is the second mishap in a week’s time. My daughter’s reservation was for 12:30 am, but the driver didn’t get there until 1:45 am. There was no explanation as to why the driver was last. There was no phone call, text, or email. When I attempted to call I got an operator at an office in another state who also couldn’t tell me what was going on, nor could he get through to the office. 7 calls later, the office person tells me they should be there in 5 minutes... he arrived 15 minutes later. Apparently their system was down, but the lack of communication to the patrons was so unprofessional and rude. The person at the desk at my daughter’s pick up spot asked her if she’d already paid. When she said yes, he said they’re always late. He even apologized for their unprofessional practices. Never again!
Flight was canceled due to weather and was unable to reach my destination. This causes me to no longer need to use the transportation service and was not able to get a refund. Was visiting family and will not need to use the service again so the credit is useless to me.
Wonderful experience for me and our customers. Last minute change in flights and we had to call Groome to get us home. Very competitive price and our driver, Mr. Al Davis, who has over 20 years of driving big trucks really took care of us and was very friendly and experienced. I would definitely use Groome again!!!!!
Excellent service. Prompt pick up and drop off was very smooth to and from airport and hotel!
First time customer. Took shuttle from Atlanta to Birmingham. Driver was excellent. Solid value for price. Would use the service again.
Everyone at the company was friendly and helpful. The driver drove in a safe and professional manner. The fee was extremely fair for the ride. We were delayed about 45 minutes but it was due to a wreck and us being unable to get around it. Always plan for extra time. Overall I would definitely use them again.
The most professional curtious people I have met in this type of business. The driver was very prompt and the ride was great! The. Shuttle was clean and the atmosphere was pleasant. I will most definitely be using and recommending this service to everyone I know. 💯💯💯💯💯
It was very easy and hassle free. I had the opportunity to sleep the entire ride. I enjoyed it. I will use them again.
The driver’s assistant was not engaging at all. He did not greet us. The driver was pleasant, nice and engaging. Seat space is too narrow. Overall, the trip was ok. Not having to drive was a bonus.
Driver drove very erratic and straddling the lane most of the trip. Tried sleeping as it was the 1130 pm shuttle leaving AtlantaNo luck after being banged around and tossed around. Drivers need to consider the comfort of their passengers when making swift and jerking motions. But at $7.25 an hour drivers pay you get what you pay for.
Excellent Excellent EXCELLENT service and professionalism. Got me to my destination early, and accepted a booking 1 hour before departure. Saved me time and money after my Greyhound bus left early. Safe, Clean, Kind - everything you would want in a transportation service.