WhereIsDukeDog
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Getting to/from game
I was not able to go last year. Does anyone know if it easy to catch a Uber home from the game? What are the best transportation options? I rented a car but am not sure I want to have to drive after the game.
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12-20-2017 08:40 AM |
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Jay M. Youix
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RE: Getting to/from game
(12-20-2017 08:40 AM)JMUAlumni2000 Wrote: I was not able to go last year. Does anyone know if it easy to catch a Uber home from the game? What are the best transportation options? I rented a car but am not sure I want to have to drive after the game.
depends on how far your hotel is from the stadium. personally, i rented a car because the rates were great, i like having the freedom, it helps with tailgating, and Uber rates can be unpredictable and can spike during busy weekends (this would qualify). just my thoughts.
edit: it probably also depends on how long you're staying. i'll be there Wed night through Sunday morning, so it's definitely worth it for me. if you're getting in Friday night and leaving Saturday night (for some reason), maybe Uber would be better.
(This post was last modified: 12-20-2017 08:48 AM by Jay M. Youix.)
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RE: Getting to/from game
(12-20-2017 08:47 AM)Jay M. Youix Wrote: (12-20-2017 08:40 AM)JMUAlumni2000 Wrote: I was not able to go last year. Does anyone know if it easy to catch a Uber home from the game? What are the best transportation options? I rented a car but am not sure I want to have to drive after the game.
depends on how far your hotel is from the stadium. personally, i rented a car because the rates were great, i like having the freedom, it helps with tailgating, and Uber rates can be unpredictable and can spike during busy weekends (this would qualify). just my thoughts.
edit: it probably also depends on how long you're staying. i'll be there Wed night through Sunday morning, so it's definitely worth it for me. if you're getting in Friday night and leaving Saturday night (for some reason), maybe Uber would be better.
I just looked at Costco car rental prices and it was beyond the lowest I ever recall seeing. Certainly worth looking into.
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12-20-2017 09:21 AM |
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WhereIsDukeDog
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RE: Getting to/from game
(12-20-2017 09:21 AM)jmuroadwarrior Wrote: (12-20-2017 08:47 AM)Jay M. Youix Wrote: (12-20-2017 08:40 AM)JMUAlumni2000 Wrote: I was not able to go last year. Does anyone know if it easy to catch a Uber home from the game? What are the best transportation options? I rented a car but am not sure I want to have to drive after the game.
depends on how far your hotel is from the stadium. personally, i rented a car because the rates were great, i like having the freedom, it helps with tailgating, and Uber rates can be unpredictable and can spike during busy weekends (this would qualify). just my thoughts.
edit: it probably also depends on how long you're staying. i'll be there Wed night through Sunday morning, so it's definitely worth it for me. if you're getting in Friday night and leaving Saturday night (for some reason), maybe Uber would be better.
I just looked at Costco car rental prices and it was beyond the lowest I ever recall seeing. Certainly worth looking into.
I already rented one there for $50. Taxes and fees were more than the rental itself. Good deal.
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12-20-2017 10:04 AM |
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UofRfan
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RE: Getting to/from game
There are definitely Ubers in the area, we used them to get to/from game ly.
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12-20-2017 10:07 AM |
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RE: Getting to/from game
When I made my airline reservations with Southwest I also rented a car for 2 days for $50. Can not beat that at all.
Brian
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12-20-2017 11:35 AM |
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JackiePapers
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RE: Getting to/from game
We took ubers all around Frisco and to/from the game with no issues.
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12-20-2017 11:52 AM |
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RE: Getting to/from game
Was parking free last year at the game? Having trouble remembering..
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12-20-2017 02:38 PM |
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HyperDuke
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RE: Getting to/from game
Think it was $20 in the lot across the road in the shopping center.
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12-20-2017 02:45 PM |
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RE: Getting to/from game
Last year there were hotel shuttles running to the game from many/most hotels. You should probably look into this.
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12-20-2017 02:47 PM |
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HyperDuke
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RE: Getting to/from game
I'll be driving in via rental SUV with my crew from our lake house. No shuttle there...
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12-20-2017 02:48 PM |
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RE: Getting to/from game
(12-20-2017 02:38 PM)South Main Wrote: Was parking free last year at the game? Having trouble remembering..
If it wasn't, there wasn't much of a fee. The issue is going to be finding tailgating parking with "NDSU's return to Mecca."
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12-20-2017 03:39 PM |
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HyperDuke
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RE: Getting to/from game
Lots open at 7, but now would be a good time to stalk the bison boards as they probably know how to get in earliest when it's packed.
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brizzock
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RE: Getting to/from game
I actually get to take my own car to this game! The first time I'm not flying somewhere to tailgate in a lonnnnnnng time.
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12-20-2017 04:39 PM |
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RE: Getting to/from game
That's awesome.
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