XxLancerHockeyxX Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 I hate airlines, I hate the ticket prices, I hate having to get on 400 different planes in 30 different cities or states to get to ONE place. Honestly... Now I'm looking up plane tickets to North Dakota so I can check out UND and its like almost $1000 per person and its telling me that I have to take a plane from Hartford, Ct to Washington, D.C. then from D.C. to Illinois then from Illinois to Minnesota and from Minnesota to North Dakota. >.< This is ridiculous. And on top of that we need a car rental and the hotel prices are outrageous. It's almost another $1000 per room or person(something like that) for 2 nights in a 2 STAR HOTEL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammyk Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 When traveling between BFE-CT and BFE-ND this is the problem you encounter. Not much you can do about it since few people want to travel this route. It may be worth it for you to drive to JFK and take a flight from there. Also, if you are flying within the next couple of weeks you'll get screwed on price no matter what, even if the flight was direct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Masked Fan Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 I believe that she lives in BFN-CT and is headed to BFN-ND. But the point is there. Drive the hour or so to take a flight from CIVILIZATION. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammyk Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 BFE...BFN...same difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Masked Fan Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 nah BFE is far away from here. BFN is far away from EVERYWHERE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thelastonealive Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 (edited) I hate airlines, I hate the ticket prices, I hate having to get on 400 different planes in 30 different cities or states to get to ONE place. Honestly...Now I'm looking up plane tickets to North Dakota so I can check out UND and its like almost $1000 per person and its telling me that I have to take a plane from Hartford, Ct to Washington, D.C. then from D.C. to Illinois then from Illinois to Minnesota and from Minnesota to North Dakota. >.< This is ridiculous. And on top of that we need a car rental and the hotel prices are outrageous. It's almost another $1000 per room or person(something like that) for 2 nights in a 2 STAR HOTEL. It depends on the airline too. Try Northwest, I think their hubs are in Chicago OHare and Minneapolis. Might be able to fly JFK-Minny and then Minny-ND. You're probably stuck with at least one layover, but if you go from one of the NY area airports you shouldn't have to switch more than twice. Edit: I lied, hubs are in Detroit and Minny (and Memphis for some reason) Edited June 19, 2007 by thelastonealive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XxLancerHockeyxX Posted June 19, 2007 Author Share Posted June 19, 2007 It depends on the airline too. Try Northwest, I think their hubs are in Chicago OHare and Minneapolis. Might be able to fly JFK-Minny and then Minny-ND. You're probably stuck with at least one layover, but if you go from one of the NY area airports you shouldn't have to switch more than twice. Yeah everywhere flight I looked at has at aleast one change but thats fine. I just dont wanna take four or five different planes, that's insanity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRASHER Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 Serves you right for living in nowhere's world Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
threestars Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 Also if you are flying NWA, check through their website, they offer a low price guarantee on their flights. NYC seems to be a similar distance from Bridgeport as Hartford, so you'd definitely benefit flying out of NYC. And I dunno what hotels you are looking at but I found $60/ night rooms. What dates are you going? Are they holidays? Check also that there isn't some local festival going on when you want to go, you may want to change dates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XxLancerHockeyxX Posted June 19, 2007 Author Share Posted June 19, 2007 And I dunno what hotels you are looking at but I found $60/ night rooms. What dates are you going? Are they holidays? Check also that there isn't some local festival going on when you want to go, you may want to change dates. Im going from July 16th to July 18th (possibly) I have to set up a date with the Univeristy of North Dakota still but those are most likely the dates I'll be there. Serves you right for living in nowhere's world Hey...Connecticut is the richest state in the US...dont hate. Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
threestars Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 I still get $60/night for those dates.......2star. It is Grand Forks you are going to right, or am I completely out of whack? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XxLancerHockeyxX Posted June 19, 2007 Author Share Posted June 19, 2007 I still get $60/night for those dates.......2star.It is Grand Forks you are going to right, or am I completely out of whack? Yeah thats what it is. Hmm I dont know last night it was giving me retarded prices. I'll check again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
threestars Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 Also, on NWA you can do options so you can see flight prices +/- 3 days for example, if you flew 17th+20th or 15th+18th it is only $597 including taxes. Although the actual flight times might suck a little, but if you're on a tight budget, that is what ya have to live with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOTCB Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 Maybe consider flying to Minneapolis / St Paul and rent a car from there to North Dakota...that might save you a bundle.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
threestars Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 A bundle would be an understatement Clown! Ya looking at $250 for NYC-MSP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XxLancerHockeyxX Posted June 19, 2007 Author Share Posted June 19, 2007 Maybe consider flying to Minneapolis / St Paul and rent a car from there to North Dakota...that might save you a bundle.... Woah...you're smart. And yeah the prices are SOOO much better. I think I'm gonna consider doing that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thelastonealive Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 Woah...you're smart. And yeah the prices are SOOO much better. I think I'm gonna consider doing that. How long's the drive? The only time I've ever been in Minny was a three hour layover so I never did leave the airport. Luckily there was an arcade in the airport. Thus making it my favorite ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOTCB Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 (edited) Woah...you're smart. And yeah the prices are SOOO much better. I think I'm gonna consider doing that. Also...try Expedia for that...see if you can get the flight, rent a car and the hotels together...you can $ave money that way too...what days are you going???? Edited June 19, 2007 by LOTCB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOTCB Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 Also lancer...it is about 415 miles from Minny to Grand Forks ND: Diretions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
threestars Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 But I am presuming there is a couple of you going so that drive wouldn't be too bad. Plus ya going to see universities.....the days of roadtripping begin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thelastonealive Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 But I am presuming there is a couple of you going so that drive wouldn't be too bad. Plus ya going to see universities.....the days of roadtripping begin That's not a bad drive...4 hours, 4.5ish... Although I do think you need to be 25 to rent a car. At least that's how it used to be from certain rental agencies. Why 25, I have no idea, but definately something to look into if a parental unit is not coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
threestars Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 Enterprise I believe rent under 25. But it does vary by state and company. Also you'd be taking the car out of the state, so make sure they're ok with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
threestars Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 Who are you going with Lancer? You may have to travel with someone over 21 to rent a car. While under 25's can rent and pay a fee to do so, I think only over 21's can actually rent a car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XxLancerHockeyxX Posted June 19, 2007 Author Share Posted June 19, 2007 Also...try Expedia for that...see if you can get the flight, rent a car and the hotels together...you can $ave money that way too...what days are you going???? Yeah ahah thats what I've been using. Who are you going with Lancer? You may have to travel with someone over 21 to rent a car. While under 25's can rent and pay a fee to do so, I think only over 21's can actually rent a car. Both people I'm going with are over 21...and over 25. Haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mddevsfan Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 (edited) That's not a bad drive...4 hours, 4.5ish... 415 miles in 4 hours? How fast do you drive? Edited June 19, 2007 by mddevsfan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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