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Post by Kris on Mar 27, 2008 18:32:53 GMT -5
All,
I need some feedback. We can save about $100 per person by flying into Denver and taking a charter bus to Albuquerque. The bus will stay with us the whole weekend and then drive us back up to Denver on the 20th.
The drawback is the bus ride is about 6 1/2 hours long. There is a direct fly on the 17th into Denver from Dulles, arriving in Denver at 7:48 am. We would get into Albuquerque in the mid-afternoon.
On the 20th, the Div 2 women play at 10:00. So, we would be back in Denver between 7:00 and 8:00. The flight out of Denver is at 12:51 p.m. on Apr 21.
So, what are your thoughts? Are you willing to sit in a bus to save $100 per person?
-Kris
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Post by Molly W on Mar 27, 2008 18:57:54 GMT -5
Does this bus have movie playing capabilities? It's an extremely important factor, Kris.
-mollywaltersingular
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Post by Kris on Mar 27, 2008 19:11:25 GMT -5
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Post by marissa on Mar 27, 2008 19:31:22 GMT -5
I'm all about saving every penny possible.
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annie
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Post by annie on Mar 27, 2008 19:42:16 GMT -5
I agree with Marissa, whatever's cheapest. Also, what time/day does this flight leave from Dulles?
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Post by trish on Mar 27, 2008 20:09:10 GMT -5
Cheap is good!
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Post by MeganMc on Mar 27, 2008 20:44:25 GMT -5
I would not mind a 6 1/2 hour bus ride if it saves mula
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Post by mobby on Mar 27, 2008 21:19:05 GMT -5
l would not mind the bus ride too. Also, Kris l was talking to my aunt and she is trying to get us a discount for the hotel rooms if thats okay.
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Post by Jess on Mar 27, 2008 21:51:26 GMT -5
Cheap is good....Loooooove cheap.
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Post by Rachel on Mar 27, 2008 23:12:30 GMT -5
cheap = good. i dont mind bus rides, and we get to keep it while we're there.
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Post by jaime on Mar 28, 2008 8:44:23 GMT -5
wait so this involves us flying out on Thursday and not getting back until Monday night?
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Post by maryp on Mar 28, 2008 9:12:52 GMT -5
my biggest preference is to go on wed because that was even cheaper am I right? plus more time to get used to the no oxygyn. but this is my second fav option. just know i'll be a little loopy on the Dramamine.
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Post by kate storks on Mar 28, 2008 9:26:40 GMT -5
what time is the flight out of Dulles to Denver on Thursday morning? and if we leave on Sunday night we're on a bus for 6 1/2 hrs, and then we're just hanging out in the airport for another 12 hours until our flight back to Dulles? are the 'cheap' United tickets for Wed. night out of the question? only because I think that I might prefer cheap plane tickets over a bus and very little sleep on Wednesday into Thursday?? I don't know, just thinking of the options...I'm all about cutting costs, but I'm kind of also all about winning.. and I think being well rested, with the higher altitude, and if we can get a cheap night flight on Wed, its something to think about...
kate storks
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Post by Leslie on Mar 28, 2008 9:43:40 GMT -5
I agree with Mary and Kate. Wholeheartedly. I think the cheaper flight on Wednesday would be better.
The explanation about Sunday's activities is a little unclear. Did you mean that the flight back is at 12:51AM, not PM? Because then what would we do from 7 or 8pm on Sunday until noon the next day?
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Post by ashleyk on Mar 28, 2008 9:52:18 GMT -5
I am all for saving money but I'm not sure I am up for hanging out in an airport over night for 12+ hours. Are we staying the night in Denver as well??
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Post by Kris on Mar 28, 2008 10:51:22 GMT -5
This is not definte, but the schedule would look something like:
Thurs April 17
Depart Dulles 6:00 a.m.
Arrive Denver 7:48 a.m.
Get on a bus.
Arrive Albuquerque mid-afternoon
Friday April 18
Albuquerque
Saturday April 19
11:30 a.m. - Match
Sunday April 20
10:00 a.m. - Match
Get on a bus
Arrive Denver between 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Monday April 21
Get up
Hang out
Leave for the airport
Depart Denver 12:51 p.m. - for most of us, that means 51 minutes after noon, I am not sure what it means in Trompy's world
Arrive Dulles 6:10 pm
Does that help? I know people have "preferences". But nothing is set. I am trying many, many options. That one is a little different, but has the potential to save us about $100 each.
-Kris
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Post by Molly W on Mar 28, 2008 11:11:10 GMT -5
I'm still unclear about what happens after we get off the bus on Sunday at 7 or 8pm.
"Get up" from what? Are we getting another hotel for the night or sleeping on the streets?
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Post by britt on Mar 28, 2008 11:20:08 GMT -5
Anything for a shorter flight. I absolutely -hate- flying. hate.hate.hate it. Saving money is just a bonus for me as far as the flight/bus situation is concerned.
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Post by maryp on Mar 28, 2008 12:12:33 GMT -5
how much does flying wed save? you mentioned it would be about 200$ saved per person?
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jaime
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Post by jaime on Mar 28, 2008 13:15:22 GMT -5
I am all for cheaper flying, and leaving wednesday night is the same was thursday morning cause either way no class thursday so which ever of those days is cheapest sounds good. However I am not crazy about missing classes on Monday
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