AO Con 2012, Presented by GridStream Productions

[Ceryn]

If I remember rightly from the two 29 hour trips on a greyhound that I was forced to endure back in '03 (philadelphia to kansas city for anyone that cares), the bus would stop on average every four hours, for at least 15 minutes, in order to allow the herd a chance to stretch their legs, restock on supplies, have a smoke, and often, to change drivers. It was about the only thing that made it bearable..

Depending on the route and time of day, it can be a little cramped but the trick seems to be, take up two seats, then pretend as though you are fast asleep, if the bus isn't too full, people would rather find a different seat, than disturb a sleeping person.

It was... an experience to say the least.. never again though.

[Vallikat]

Thanks for the info Tasty and Ceryn!

I'm not sure if I wanna do it because I'd be doing it twice within a few days. However it would get me there and at least as far as AAA can tell me it would be cheaper than the gas it would take for me to drive. (not to mention the wear and tear on my 13 year-old car).

I'm still mulling over my options. I wish I could fly but $500 is really out of my budget right now.

[Kirasha]

Valli - Is it at all feasible for you to fly out of the DC airports? I'm seeing round trip airfare from DCA or IAD to Grand Rapids for around $223-246 using kayak.com.

[Vallikat]

Valli - Is it at all feasible for you to fly out of the DC airports? I'm seeing round trip airfare from DCA or IAD to Grand Rapids for around $223-246 using kayak.com.

*blink*

Really?

Wow it never occurred to me that it would be so much cheaper to fly out from there rather than Philly.

I'm actually not quite ready to make that jump yet (darned non-refundable airfare!) However now I know to keep my airport options open.

Thanks Kira!!!

[Kirasha]

Glad I could help you with that option.

[Vallikat]

Turns out that this didn't work out for me.

However I did want to say that I'm extremely jealous of those of you getting to go!! I hope you all have a fabulous time!! Please come home with lots of stories and lots of pictures!!!