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Anyone take charter buses to games?
Posted on 9/10/14 at 9:23 am
Posted on 9/10/14 at 9:23 am
In Mobile we have a company that sends a charter bus to home Bama and AU games. Cost is about $45 a person. Figuring it up it seems like a fairly good deal to me. Gas is going to be about $70 bucks plus wear and tear on the car and I can drink and not worry about it. Only down side is we can't go to a bar after the game or post game tailgate. Anyone have experience doing this?
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Posted on 9/10/14 at 9:25 am to StopRobot
I've never done it, but that sounds like a great deal.
personally, I like getting to campus at daylight and having my own tailgate and whatnot, but for convenience's sake that deal sounds great.
personally, I like getting to campus at daylight and having my own tailgate and whatnot, but for convenience's sake that deal sounds great.
Posted on 9/10/14 at 9:25 am to StopRobot
I've ridden on a bus, if that helps. You couldn't pay me $45 to repeat the experience.
Posted on 9/10/14 at 9:26 am to StopRobot
The have one from Buckhead to Athens that leaves the morning of and drives back a couple hours after the game. I haven't done it but a bunch of my friends have and they say it's a blast. They provided mimosas and bar specials for before the game.
I'd say do it. Like you said you can drink on the way there and you don't have to worry about parking.
I'd say do it. Like you said you can drink on the way there and you don't have to worry about parking.
Posted on 9/10/14 at 9:27 am to StopRobot
I took one from Birmingham a few years ago, but only one way to Tuscaloosa. The ticket was round trip, but I wanted to stay and hang out with friends after the game, so I caught a ride back with a friend.
This one was pretty strict about no alcohol on the bus. I was pretty discreet with my airplane bottles though. It dropped us off on campus about an hour before kick so it also cuts into tailgating time. I'd do it again if it was time was a premium for some reason, but Birmingham is a lot closer than Mobile.
This one was pretty strict about no alcohol on the bus. I was pretty discreet with my airplane bottles though. It dropped us off on campus about an hour before kick so it also cuts into tailgating time. I'd do it again if it was time was a premium for some reason, but Birmingham is a lot closer than Mobile.
Posted on 9/10/14 at 9:28 am to StopRobot
TAMU has buses that run from Kyle Field to a mall directly off the highway. Only used them once, but it was an excellent experience. Highly recommend.
Posted on 9/10/14 at 9:30 am to gatorhata9
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The have one from Buckhead to Athens that leaves the morning of and drives back a couple hours after the game. I haven't done it but a bunch of my friends have and they say it's a blast. They provided mimosas and bar specials for before the game.
They have something similar from downtown Houston to College Station. I think it might be the same service
Posted on 9/10/14 at 9:46 am to ShaneTheLegLechler
The one from Mobile to T-Town allows alcohol otherwise I wouldn't bother. Its a three hour and change trip and the bus has satellite TV so you can watch the other games.
Posted on 9/10/14 at 9:48 am to StopRobot
I think the one from Houston to CS you can bring you alcohol on and it has free wifi. They drop you off like 4 or 5 hours before kick and take you back an hour after the game ends. I haven't used it but my friends who have said it was pretty sweet
Posted on 9/10/14 at 9:52 am to StopRobot
I have done a charter bus from Tunica to Oxford. It was cool. Got to drink on the bus and all.
Posted on 9/10/14 at 9:52 am to StopRobot
I haven't really noticed or heard of them much for games in Athens, but they're a huge deal for the UGA-UF game with multiple buses leaving from each of the Golden Isles. Very popular with both the Greek crowds and the older alumni. I know of a few that cater lunch and booze on the buses down and food on the way back to the islands post game. Great deal, especially if you want to do a lot of drinking and are with a crowd but don't want to stay/set up a tailgate in Jacksonville.
Posted on 9/10/14 at 9:54 am to tylerdurden24
Once, took an alumni bus from MGM to Starkvegas.. If you plan to do a day trip it is OK, but I prefer staying over the night.
Posted on 9/10/14 at 10:08 am to StopRobot
Atlanta Auburn Club will usually do a charter trip or two each season - typically a home game and a somewhat nearby away game (Athens, Knoxville). I have never done it, but they fill up fairly quickly and must be popular enough for them to continue doing it.
Posted on 9/10/14 at 10:13 am to StopRobot
Used to have one from Shreveport to BR. I remember in the late 80's it cost $25 for the bus and game ticket. Everyone got sloshed
Posted on 9/10/14 at 10:31 am to WG_Dawg
drunks go on buses & trains
Posted on 9/10/14 at 10:51 am to TIGER62
Yes every year to UGA-UF. Nothing like mimosas at 7:30 AM on the way to Jacksonville to see the Dawgs. It is a great deal if you want convenience and in terms of not having to worry about driving or parking. I think you definitely can save yourself a lot of hassel if you are willing to give up the things you pointed out. Also, if you're going with a big group of people it is a great way for everyone to travel together. I will also add that although you may miss out on a post-game tailgate, the ride back after a big win on the bus is a blast with everyone.
Posted on 9/10/14 at 6:24 pm to TIGER62
quote:You sold me. Now I need to find a bus from Inverness, FL to Lubbock, TX.
drunks go on buses & trains
Posted on 9/10/14 at 6:38 pm to StopRobot
Not yet, but this company is starting a gameday shuttle from Birmingham to Tuscaloosa next week. For $25 I get wifi, DirecTV with the SEC Network, and the bus has attendants with food and beverage service, or I can bring my own.
I think I'm going to try it at least once this year.
ETA - This is the same company that does the Houston-College Station bus.
I think I'm going to try it at least once this year.
ETA - This is the same company that does the Houston-College Station bus.
This post was edited on 9/10/14 at 6:42 pm
Posted on 9/10/14 at 6:40 pm to StopRobot
I say go for it and report back with the results
Posted on 9/10/14 at 7:10 pm to StopRobot
Took one from NO to Baton Rouge for an LSU/Auburn game. Drank the whole way up and was dropped off right by the stadium. Thinking about doing one for a saints game from Shreveport this year.
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