By Joe Schenk, UUCWC Airport & Train Transport Service
The UUCWC Airport & Train Transport Service is a convenient way to support the congregation while enjoying the many benefits of traveling “UU Style!”
Consider joining our small group of volunteer drivers who offer pick-up and transportation services to and from Philadelphia and Newark Airports, as well as local train stations.
We request that the contribution be made to UUCWC, and a stipend for expenses be given to the driver.
I have participated in this service as both a driver and a passenger. The rides offer a pleasant way to spend time with fellow UU Congregants while supporting the church and meeting a logistical travel need. Whether I am driving or riding, it is an easy and rewarding way to support the congregation. The hour spent talking during the ride to or from the airport has given me a chance to get to know several fellow congregants better while helping them and the church.
How It Works
Caryl Tipton, our Director of Music Ministry Emeritus, is the director of the service, having revived it from a prior, pre-pandemic incarnation. Contact her at transportation@uucwc.org or (609) 947-8288 to request a ride or to offer your services as a driver. We’d love to have you join us.
Compared with local airport van/shuttle prices of $ 130-$160 each way (using the church address), we recommend the following, which includes a donation to the church and a small tip for the driver to cover expenses.
- Philadelphia Airport – $90.00/$10.00 one way
- Newark Airport – $95.00/$10.00 one way
- Mercer/Trenton Airport – $20.00/$5.00 one way
- Trenton/Hamilton Train Station – $25.00/$5.00 one way