Inflation is one thing..

[gridlore]

Planning for the Great Trek Two, I check Greyhound fares. The trip I took last year for $90-ish round trip is now $216. Say what?

It will be cheaper to fly. By roughly sixty bucks.

So, do I want to spent 18 hours on a Greyhound Bus, or 90 minutes on a plane and save the money? Decisions, decisions...

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[rfmcdpei.livejournal.com]

I'd go for the plane option, unless you're really strapped and/or need to carry large amounts of stuff; it's quicker and probably more scenic.

[gridlore.livejournal.com]

I've done both. I actually enjoyed the bus (at least the first 12 hours of it..)

If the flight is cheaper, than I'm going for it.

[kengr]

Check Amtrak while you are at it.

If this is the trrip to Orycon, note that the train station and the Greyhound depot are all of a block apart. And I think Trailways still has service to the same spot, though I can't guarantee it.

If this is a trip elsewhere, nevermind.

[gridlore.livejournal.com]

This also the trip to see eleri, so getting their place is a factor.

[kengr]

Well, yes. But regardless, you need to get to the Portland metro area first. :-)

I've got no idea where the "new place" is, but I vaguely recall comments about it being mass transit accessible.

So train, bus or plane, ypu'll be tied into the transit system almost immediately.

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