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Transportation from and within Idyllwild, CA

Travel In Luxury

IDY Private Driver and Rideshare is a locally owned professional private car service providing discrete, punctual, executive transportation to individuals or groups.

Your safety is #1: We are a safe, insured and accommodating choice for those who don’t want to navigate Southern California traffic - from Idyllwild - we are your ideal choice.

Airport Transportation, Business Travel, Non-Emergency Medical Transport, Weddings and Special Events are a specialty. Whether you need to make a flight, or on your way to a crucial business meeting, travel in comfort and arrive on time.

Greater Idyllwild residents count on us too!  We offer a luxury ride to surrounding cities for a flat mileage rate.  For your care and safekeeping, we also offer rides from bars and restaurants.

If you are a PCT hiker In need of rides to trailheads or immediate transport off the Hill – we’ve got you covered.

Our cars are fresh [disinfected] and comfortable, and we can accommodate individuals or groups of 5 or 6 passengers.

Choose us when you need:

  • Transportation to Any SoCal Airport or Metro Link Station
  • Hourly Car Service for Special Occasions
  • Business Travel Services
  • Non-Emergency Medical Transport

We are available 9 AM – 9 PM to take your call and schedule your destination. We also offer competitive rates. Work with us to get luxurious transportation without breaking the budget.

Airport Services

The convenience of engaging a car service cannot be overstated. We service all SoCal airports, accommodating up to 4 passengers + luggage.

  • San Diego
  • LAX
  • Hollywood Burbank
  • John Wayne
  • Ontario
  • Palm Springs
  • San Bernadino
  • Private Airports

Use us to avoid parking and Toll Road Fees to ensure prompt arrival—taxis, single-run sedans, and ride-share services simply can’t compete.

The Idyllwild Arts Academy also reccomends our services for local Idyllwild drives and regional airports for parents, students, and guest instructors.

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Special Events

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Get Married in Style: Schedule IDY Private Driver to take care of your wedding party's transportation needs on your special day!

We'll help make it unforgettable! 

Idyllwild Festivals: Thoughout the year idyllwild hosts art events, music festivals, craft fairs, the Idyllwild international film festival, christmas tree lighting, and the iconic halloween parade

Non-Emergency Medical Transport: We're here to help! If you require transportation for doctor's appointments, medical testing or infusion therapy we can accomodate. Don't hesitate to call - respect your privacy.

Local Services

Residents of Idyllwild, Pine Cove, Mountain Center, and Garner Valley, rest assured your transportation needs are very important too! IDY Private Driver and Rideshare is at your service for trips around town, or any reason you need a ride off the Hill.

To keep our residents safe, we offer all the restaurants and bar-keepers in town the option of arranging transportation for customers in need of driving support.

We simply ask for a call from a patron or barkeeper by 9 PM for a late pick-up, and we’ll deliver you safely to your residence or lodging.

*To ensure your safety, we do not drive in snowy or icy conditions at our discretion.

Rates Include Toll Road Fees

Request a Quote Today!
Call or Text: (858) 866-6474 or (858) 866-6490

General Information

IDY Private Driver & Ride Share

2 cars – 7 days/weekMax 3 or 5 passengers

Serving: Idyllwild, Fern Valley, Pine Cove, Mountain Center, & Garner Valley.

So Cal Destinations: All regional Airports, Metro Link stations, Resorts, Special Events, and all cities south of Santa Barbara east to Twenty Nine Palms. Idyllwild: Airbnbs, Inn’s, Restaurants, Bar Pick-up, private residences.

Flat mileage fee – call or text with destination for reservation and quote. Note: $20 surcharge for pick-ups before 8am or after 9pm.

We specialize in ensuring our clients receive personalized enjoyable transportation experiences. Our driving services are one-way except for two-way restaurant carriage, or special circumstances.

Experience: We are an experienced professional driving service having driven notable celebrities and executives in AZ & CA. Your privacy is assured.

About Us

IDY Private Driver & Rideshare is owned and operated by drivers Les Gin and Holly Parsons.

We are long-term residents of Idyllwild and offer our comprehensive driving services to visitors, PCT hikers, and the community alike. Les has been professionally driving on and off for eight years. His favorite clients are travelers, and PCT hikers; and his favorite celebrity client is CE—yes, you’re right, Captain America—for which Les was his private driver for a week during Super Bowl 50.

We are responsive and do our level best to ensure your experience with us exceeds your expectations!

FAQ's

  • APPOINTMENTS: If possible, please schedule your driver with a minimum of one day’s advance notice. However, we endeavor to respond in a timely manner to all ride requests.
  • COMMUNICATION: We offer two cellphone numbers to service our clients. Yet due to mountainous conditions cell coverage is spotty in Idyllwild and on our mountain roads and we don’t answer when we are driving. We will respond to your voice or text message as soon as we are off the road and in range. We appreciate your patience.
  • SAFETY: For your safety and that of our drivers, we do not drive during snow events, when roads are icy, or when temperatures drop below freezing due to onset of [invisible] black ice.
  • For insurance purposes, we take a photo of our client’s driver’s license, state ID, or passport.
  • We will stop for food for you if requested and provide fresh complementary bottled water for your ride.
  • We ask you NOT to engage the driver in conversation while he is navigating the mountain or in heavy traffic.

Please Give Us a Chance To Meet Your Needs!

Call or Text: Dispatch (858) 866.6474 or (858) 866-6490