HSR Taichung Station → Alishan House - Taxi & Private Car

Tripool provides Taiwan long-distance traveling service with sedans, SUVs, and vans for your choice. Get a 15% discount on HSR tickets after check-out. The private car fee starts from $3720 to Alishan House from HSR Taichung Station. Tripool's selling point is 20% less than the market price. There is no problem if you need a last-minute booking. Tripool is also listed on KKDAY and KLOOK. The easiest way from HSR Taichung Station to Alishan House is taking Tripool. You don't have to worry about how and when to transit from high-speed rail, trains, MRTs, to buses. Compared to public transportations, Tripool saves travelers 30~70% of travel time. Whether you are here in Taiwan for work or tourism, Tripool can take you from anywhere to everywhere. Please make a reservation in advance online, and we guarantee there will be a good condition vehicle waiting for on schedule.

Alishan House private Transfer FAQs

• Do Tripool and the drivers provide legal car-hiring services in Taichung and Chiayi City?
  There are many gypsy cabs or illegal taxis in Line and Facebook groups. Their fares are cheap but with many risks. If the cabs are pulled over by polices, passengers cannot continue the trip. If there is an accident, none of the insurance companies will settle a claim. Worst of all, illegal drivers may conduct crimes without any trace. Don't put your life at risk for just saving a few bucks. On the other hand, Tripool contracts with legal drivers without any criminal record. All vehicles provide up to $5 million in insurance. The easiest way to distinguish a legal vehicle is the car plate number. Unless the initial character of the car plate number is either T or R, the car is 100% illegal for taxi service.
• How to reserve a private car for hiking and camping?
  Tripool provides 24 hours private car and long-distance taxi service. It's convenient and reliable for hiking. Unlike other charter service providers, which only allow round-trip booking, Tripool can be reserved separately. This is important for a multiday trip or a trip entered from point A but out from point B. Most of all, passengers don't have to pay the driver's accommodation and meals fees. Due to rapidly-changing weather and other uncertainty, it's not easy to predict the exact pick-up time after the hiking. We recommend choosing the "hourly ride" option. Hiring our driver, which is charged hourly, is more flexible, and it makes sure that you don't have to wait for our driver or our driver doesn't have to wait for you. For cost-efficient, you are welcome to choose the "point-to-point" option when heading up the trail entrance.
• How can I choose the pick-up and drop-off locations for hiking?
  Most mountains and trails near cities, such as Yangmingshan in Taipei, Matcha Mountain in Yilan, and Fire Mountain in Miaoli, have detailed information on Google Maps. When passengers make reservations on Tripool's website or app, the trail entrances and the parking lots can be chosen as pick-up or drop-off locations. But for some long-distance trails or remote mountain areas, there are specific locations suitable for cars' accessibility. Below are some examples. Pick Shangdongpu Parking for Jade Mountain (aka Yushan), Xueshan Trailhead Service Station for Snow Mountain (aka Xueshan), Wuling Lodge for Wuling Quadruple hiking trails, Jiujiu Lodge for Dabajian Mountain, and Songsyue Lodge for Hehuanshan. For trails and mountains not listed here, you are welcome to check with our online service staff for assistance.
• Will Tripool provide a receipt for my booking? Can I use it for employee expense reimbursement?
  Tripool will send a receipt through the third-party system one week after the ride. If passengers need to claim reimbursement for travel expenses, there is a blank to fill with the company's title and tax ID. It's legal, and there is no extra 5% for the receipt. Once the receipt is received via email, it can be printed out for reimbursement or saved as a PDF.
• Why does Tripool charge cheaper than other taxis?
  For regular long-distance travelers, they find Tripool's price may be too low to be good. On the contrary, Tripool has a high standard for selecting drivers and vehicles. Besides dropping drivers who are low rated, we also send mystery shoppers regularly to test drivers' service. Tripool's drivers are not allowed to smoke in the cars, and they have to wear masks all the time during the pandemic. We don't compromise our service for a low cost. Tripool can provide excellent service with 70~80% of the market price because of AI algorithms. We use these to dispatch vehicles to increase efficiency. Tripool can use fewer drivers to serve more travelers, especially in high seasons like Chinese New Year, Christmas, and summer vacation. Fewer drivers mean better quality control. The price on Tripool's website and app are dynamic. Generally, the earlier a ride is booked, the lower price it is. Most of all, all booking are 100% refundable as long as the cancelation request is made one day before noon, no matter what the reason is. If you are preparing to go from HSR Taichung Station to Alishan House, it's better to reserve it now to secure the best price.
• Does Tripool provide charter tour services? Is there a price list that I can check first?
  Tripool provides private day tours and charter services all around the island, including Alishan House and HSR Taichung Station. Tourists are welcome to choose from point-to-point transportation service to 2~12 hours private trip service. The price is 100% transparent without any hidden fee. What you see on the website/app is the actual price. There is no need to email us or even make a phone call to verify. The full-day service price may not be lower than other providers. But if you only need a few hours or just a one-way transfer service, we can guarantee that our price is the most competitive in the market and Tripool is the best choice. We offer 5-seater sedans, SUVs, and 9-seater vans. If your group is more than 9, we can arrange a bigger bus for you.
• Is there any promotion deal for HSR tickets that bundle with shuttle service?
  For Tripool passengers who also take HSR (Taiwan High Speed Railway or aka Taiwan bullet train) from HSR Taichung Station or to Alishan House, there are 15% off discounts on weekdays or 10% off deals on weekends for HSR tickets. Although there are 35% off deals on HSR official website, either the amounts are very limited, or the schedules are pretty bad. Generally, HSR tickets are sufficient, but we always recommend making reservations earlier, especially during peak seasons like Christmas and New Year. Go to our booking page for cheap HSR tickets: https://blog.tripool.app/4415/thsr-ticket/
• What is the best way to travel from Taichung to Chiayi City? Taking an HSR (High Speed Railway) train first and then hailing a taxi? Or all the way from your doorstep to the destination with Tripool?
  In summary, taking HSR is comfortable, cheaper but time-wasting.！Assuming from Taichung Wuri District to the nearest HSR station to Taichung, taking a yellow taxi may take around 10 minutes and cost around NT$185. After reaching the HSR station, it takes another 20 minutes to walk into the station, queue for tickets purchasing, and spare some buffer time for waiting for the train arrival. Each of you spends NT$380 and 30 minutes on the train to Chiayi HSR station. It takes around 15 minutes to walk out of the station and wait for a yellow taxi. Then, you will reach your destination, Chiayi City Alishan Township, in 120 minutes for NT$1780. If you are a group of three, the whole journey, including transitting time, is around 195 minutes, and each person spends around NT$ 1040. But suppose the plan is changed to use Tripool private car service from your doorstep. In this case, the average cost is around NT$1240, and the travel time is 165 minutes without worrying about carrying luggage up and down. If there are more people in your group, the average price is lower.

Tripool FAQs

• Why Tripool is cheaper than others?

  The competitive advantage of tripool is the high efficiency of car dispatch. The secret sauce that tripool can offer excellent service but 20~30% less than the market price is AI algorithms. Longer distance driven with passengers means tripool can use fewer vehicles on the road but serve more passengers simultaneously, especially during holidays like Chinese New Year, Moon Festival, and Double Ten Day. In other words, tripool is less likely to pass orders to unfamiliar drivers or request other car companies' help during peak seasons. Better quality control leads to more happy return customers, and it can enhance the efficiency of AI algorithms and create a positive feedback loop.

  The taxi fares listed on tripool's website and app are dynamic. Generally, the earlier you book, the better price you will get. We guarantee a full refund for any cancellation requested at least two days in advance. If you are planning to travel from HSR Taichung Station to Alishan House, you are welcome to make a reservation right now to catch the best deal.

• Does Tripool operates during midnight?
  Tripool provides full-day service, from 1 AM to 11:30 PM.
• Can I take my pet along on Tripool?
  Sure. Taking your small pet along on Tripool's pet-friendly car is welcome. But there are a few conditions. Please keep your pet in a carrier all time during a ride and keep clean for the next passengers.
• What is Tripool?
  Tripool provides transport services from Point A- Point B.It specially designed for travel purposes, and allows passengers to have the best deal. Beats public transportation timing or even fares, and passengers will not need to worry about lugging heavy luggages around. A much flexible option as compared to public transportations due to the various restrictions.

Besides from HSR Taichung Station to Alishan House , there are other popular routes, such as…

• From Chiayi City
  from NT$2560
• From Chiayi County
  from NT$2350
• From Nantou
  from NT$3270

Our goal

Comfortable, affordable, and sustainable

We believe travel is a part of our daily life. Sadly, some travelers cannot go where they desire to due to transportation and budget concerns. So Tripool dedicates ourselves to software development and uses technology to improve Taiwan's travel environment. We achieved:

• By AI algorithms, we enhance the efficiency of vehicle dispatching and increase the distance driven with passengers.
• Passengers don't have to bear the driver's return trip cost.
• Fewer private cars are on the road, but more travelers can have a hassle-free traveling experience.

We understand it's difficult for foreign tourists to find a reliable taxi and an English-speaking driver for long-distance traveling, especially during the post-COVID-19. Uber may take me to scenic areas but cannot take me back to a city. Renting a car with a driver for a full day is expensive. What if passengers only need a few hours? Tripool is your best travel buddy, providing point-to-point transportation service to anywhere in Taiwan with a price of 20~40% off by using route optimization algorithms.

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5-Seater Sedan

Toyota Altis or similar

7-Seater MPV

Toyota Corolla Cross, RAV4, or similar

9-Seater Van

Volkswagen Caravelle, Ford Tourneo or similar