Call ahead at least a day for Freddy G's Taxi from ALW
Freddy G's Taxi runs old-school in Walla Walla: you call or text to book, and rides from Walla Walla Regional Airport (ALW) into downtown usually take about 10–15 minutes depending on traffic on WA-125. There’s no in-terminal taxi stand in Terminal 1, so you’re meeting your driver curbside outside baggage claim.
Rates aren’t posted online, but locals on Reddit in 2022 mentioned paying typical small-town taxi prices for late-night airport runs, often under $30 into central Walla Walla zip codes like 99362. Ask for a fare estimate when you book so you’re not guessing when you hit the curb with your bags.
Service runs on local availability, not app demand, so line up your ride as soon as your flight number is confirmed, especially for late arrivals after 9:00 p.m. at ALW. Text your airline, flight number, and ETA, and confirm the pickup spot near the single main exit from Terminal 1.
Pickups use the short-term parking and curb right in front of the terminal doors, about a 1–2 minute walk from the baggage carousel. If your checked bag from an Alaska Airlines Q400 or E175 flight is slow to appear, text Freddy G's with an updated “bags in hand” time so they’re not looping Airport Road twice.
Step-by-step from plane to Freddy G's Taxi
- 1. Land at ALW Terminal 1 and follow signs to the single baggage claim belt, about a 1-minute walk from the gate.
- 2. While waiting for bags (often 5–10 minutes after arrival), call or text Freddy G's Taxi with your name, flight number, and drop-off address.
- 3. Once you have your luggage, exit through the main doors and walk 50–100 feet to the curb in front of the terminal.
- 4. Confirm the car description and last four digits of the phone number with the driver before getting in, and ask for a fare estimate to your street or hotel.
- 5. Pay at drop-off; keep some cash on hand in case card readers struggle with cell coverage on the edges of town.
One last tip: for flights arriving after 10:00 p.m., book Freddy G's at least 24 hours in advance and reconfirm by text the afternoon of your flight.