Anonymous
Post 07/21/2025 06:48     Subject: For those who use private door-to-door school transportation, how much does it cost, and what was the process to set it
Have you considered driving them?
Anonymous
Post 07/21/2025 00:29     Subject: For those who use private door-to-door school transportation, how much does it cost, and what was the process to set it
Anonymous wrote:First check if the school has buses or if public transportation is an option. If not, pick a school where you can manage the commute.

I looked at busses I didn’t like how early it stopped that’s why I’m looking at door to door.
Anonymous
Post 07/21/2025 00:27     Subject: For those who use private door-to-door school transportation, how much does it cost, and what was the process to set it
Op here my kid was already accepted so can’t choose a closer school now.
Anonymous
Post 07/21/2025 00:26     Subject: For those who use private door-to-door school transportation, how much does it cost, and what was the process to set it
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I’m looking to send my kid to a Catholic high school this year, but it’s 13 miles away. So, I’m considering a door-to-door van service. I’d like to get a sense of the general costs before I take the plunge, as well as understand what the process typically involves. Thanks in advance!


OP what school and where do you live? Have you considered carpooling?

St. John’s, and Rockville.
Anonymous
Post 07/20/2025 23:45     Subject: Re:For those who use private door-to-door school transportation, how much does it cost, and what was the process to set it
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Good Counsel, SJC have bus routes. Saint Anselm’s, Gonzaga use metro.


A lot of the NOVA Gonzaga boys use the VRE. Plus it’s free.


Where can you pick up the VRE? Is there a stop in Arlington?


https://letmegooglethat.com/?q=vre+map
Anonymous
Post 07/20/2025 23:40     Subject: Re:For those who use private door-to-door school transportation, how much does it cost, and what was the process to set it
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Good Counsel, SJC have bus routes. Saint Anselm’s, Gonzaga use metro.


A lot of the NOVA Gonzaga boys use the VRE. Plus it’s free.


Where can you pick up the VRE? Is there a stop in Arlington?
Anonymous
Post 07/20/2025 22:43     Subject: Re:For those who use private door-to-door school transportation, how much does it cost, and what was the process to set it
Anonymous wrote:Good Counsel, SJC have bus routes. Saint Anselm’s, Gonzaga use metro.


A lot of the NOVA Gonzaga boys use the VRE. Plus it’s free.
Anonymous
Post 07/20/2025 22:40     Subject: Re:For those who use private door-to-door school transportation, how much does it cost, and what was the process to set it
Anonymous wrote:Good Counsel, SJC have bus routes. Saint Anselm’s, Gonzaga use metro.


St. Anselm's is kind of a hike to Metro. But they do have shuttles.
Anonymous
Post 07/20/2025 22:38     Subject: For those who use private door-to-door school transportation, how much does it cost, and what was the process to set it
Anonymous wrote:I’m looking to send my kid to a Catholic high school this year, but it’s 13 miles away. So, I’m considering a door-to-door van service. I’d like to get a sense of the general costs before I take the plunge, as well as understand what the process typically involves. Thanks in advance!


OP what school and where do you live? Have you considered carpooling?
Anonymous
Post 07/20/2025 22:23     Subject: Re:For those who use private door-to-door school transportation, how much does it cost, and what was the process to set it
Good Counsel, SJC have bus routes. Saint Anselm’s, Gonzaga use metro.
Anonymous
Post 07/20/2025 21:45     Subject: For those who use private door-to-door school transportation, how much does it cost, and what was the process to set it
First check if the school has buses or if public transportation is an option. If not, pick a school where you can manage the commute.
Anonymous
Post 07/20/2025 19:32     Subject: For those who use private door-to-door school transportation, how much does it cost, and what was the process to set it
Anonymous wrote:13 miles away in less the school offers it could be $40-60 per way as thats a far trip. Is that a good idea when they will have weekend/evening things at school

Thanks!
Anonymous
Post 07/20/2025 19:22     Subject: For those who use private door-to-door school transportation, how much does it cost, and what was the process to set it
13 miles away in less the school offers it could be $40-60 per way as thats a far trip. Is that a good idea when they will have weekend/evening things at school
Anonymous
Post 07/20/2025 19:21     Subject: For those who use private door-to-door school transportation, how much does it cost, and what was the process to set it
Tell your kid to take public transit
Anonymous
Post 07/20/2025 19:06     Subject: For those who use private door-to-door school transportation, how much does it cost, and what was the process to set it
I’m looking to send my kid to a Catholic high school this year, but it’s 13 miles away. So, I’m considering a door-to-door van service. I’d like to get a sense of the general costs before I take the plunge, as well as understand what the process typically involves. Thanks in advance!