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04-21-06, 04:40 PM
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Looking at completed Ebay listings, we can probably get a school bus for $2,000-3,000.
So, we're looking at $50-75 or so per person, if we get 40 people to commit.
Then gas and what not.
So, we're looking at $50-75 or so per person, if we get 40 people to commit.
Then gas and what not.
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04-21-06, 04:42 PM
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For everyone's amusement, here's the word on why a chartered bus costs so much. It makes sense, but not to this extent.
And they'll be time enough for all this **** later, but things to think about in addition to CDL and fuel:
-Someone would have to register the bus, which'd be a pain in the ass and a considerable amount of $$, at least in Illinois;
-I'm sure you have to have some kind of passenger injury insurance;
-The chances of an eBay'd bus being ready to go cross-country right out of the gate are pretty slim, so time/$$$ for repairs would have to be taken into consideration;
-Come September, one of us would, uh, own a bus.
All that said, riding across the country in a bus would be ****ing dope, so I'm still really into it. That $290 joint that hyper found, we should keep in mind, is all I'm saying.
Hello Again S.,
I would like to explain why the cost is so great for your request.
Deparing From: Schiller Park, IL
Departure Date: Thursday, August 03, 2006
Est Pickup Time: 12:00 PM
Pickup Address: Schiller Park, Illinois
Destination: San Francisco, CA
Depart Destination Date: Sunday, August 06, 2006
Est Destination Departure Time: 12:00 PM
Round Trip: Yes
Preferred Route: No preferred route requested.
Overnight Stop Required: No
The distance from Chicago to San Francisco is 2,125 miles 1 way. A distance of that nature would take a minimum of 30 - 35 hours of driving. A driver can only drive 10 hours legally in a day & then they must rest for a minimum of 8 hours off the bus. So the Operator has to do a relay driver system on the route. Which basically means they have to spot fresh drivers to switch out every 10 hours. This adds to the cost, because hotel rooms & transportation has to be arranged for those drivers. Please let me know if you have any other questions or would like me to delete your request. Have a great weekend!
I would like to explain why the cost is so great for your request.
Deparing From: Schiller Park, IL
Departure Date: Thursday, August 03, 2006
Est Pickup Time: 12:00 PM
Pickup Address: Schiller Park, Illinois
Destination: San Francisco, CA
Depart Destination Date: Sunday, August 06, 2006
Est Destination Departure Time: 12:00 PM
Round Trip: Yes
Preferred Route: No preferred route requested.
Overnight Stop Required: No
The distance from Chicago to San Francisco is 2,125 miles 1 way. A distance of that nature would take a minimum of 30 - 35 hours of driving. A driver can only drive 10 hours legally in a day & then they must rest for a minimum of 8 hours off the bus. So the Operator has to do a relay driver system on the route. Which basically means they have to spot fresh drivers to switch out every 10 hours. This adds to the cost, because hotel rooms & transportation has to be arranged for those drivers. Please let me know if you have any other questions or would like me to delete your request. Have a great weekend!
-Someone would have to register the bus, which'd be a pain in the ass and a considerable amount of $$, at least in Illinois;
-I'm sure you have to have some kind of passenger injury insurance;
-The chances of an eBay'd bus being ready to go cross-country right out of the gate are pretty slim, so time/$$$ for repairs would have to be taken into consideration;
-Come September, one of us would, uh, own a bus.
All that said, riding across the country in a bus would be ****ing dope, so I'm still really into it. That $290 joint that hyper found, we should keep in mind, is all I'm saying.
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04-21-06, 04:48 PM
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Originally Posted by prodigal son
I think there will be at least 5 or 6 of us from down South. I will see what other straightedge kids I can find to make the trip.
04-21-06, 04:50 PM
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when we're through with the bus, we could re-sell it, could we not? to recoup some of the expense?
still I would favor a $100 commitment, so as to cover repairs, gas, beer fund, etc.
Originally Posted by hyperLover
Looking at completed Ebay listings, we can probably get a school bus for $2,000-3,000.
So, we're looking at $50-75 or so per person, if we get 40 people to commit.
Then gas and what not.
So, we're looking at $50-75 or so per person, if we get 40 people to commit.
Then gas and what not.
04-21-06, 04:56 PM
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Is that $290 round trip, all driver wages, gas included?? Because that is actually pretty reasonable, chicago to oakland on southwest and back is $200, plus ~$200 bike fee.
04-21-06, 04:59 PM
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Originally Posted by [165]
After today, I found out I will just need to point myself north and proceed in a forwardly motion for about 5-6 hours.
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04-21-06, 05:01 PM
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Originally Posted by hyperRevue
USA Bus Charter...
Aug 3-8
40 people
55 person bus
$16,000
If we fill the bus up, that's $290
We're getting closer.
Aug 3-8
40 people
55 person bus
$16,000
If we fill the bus up, that's $290
We're getting closer.
I'd assume it was round trip.
Not positive though.
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04-21-06, 05:06 PM
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Originally Posted by koyman
when we're through with the bus, we could re-sell it, could we not? to recoup some of the expense?
still I would favor a $100 commitment, so as to cover repairs, gas, beer fund, etc.
still I would favor a $100 commitment, so as to cover repairs, gas, beer fund, etc.
Say the bus costs $75 a person. ($3000, 40 people)
If everyone throws in $100 that extra $25 per person would give us $1000 for repairs and gas.
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04-21-06, 05:27 PM
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Originally Posted by sherbert tights
will you be booking at room at casa de ava?
maybe I will get lucky and find a friend to stay with. I have to send your book back. I will send with my friend on his next trip. I hope you liked the restraunt.
04-21-06, 05:49 PM
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Originally Posted by prodigal son
maybe I will get lucky and find a friend to stay with. I have to send your book back. I will send with my friend on his next trip. I hope you liked the restraunt.
hope you liked the book as much as i liked the cuban food/music/dance/gt's...
see you soon
04-21-06, 09:54 PM
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Hire some bus drivers that used to work on Lineas Cristobol Colon. They work in pairs and while one is driving the other is sleeping UNDERNEATH THE BUS!
04-22-06, 12:14 AM
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Originally Posted by sherbert tights
will you be booking at room at casa de ava?
04-22-06, 12:17 AM
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my girlfriend had a dream last night about a "bike bus" in her own words. she also dreamed about meeting a bunch of you, who i hadn't even mentioned to her.
this is destined to be.
this is destined to be.
04-22-06, 12:44 AM
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Here's a place in New Hampshire that sells buses starting at $4000.
https://www.busandbodies.com/subpage/...6&option=price
It makes sense to pick up the east coast folks for the trip.
https://www.busandbodies.com/subpage/...6&option=price
It makes sense to pick up the east coast folks for the trip.
04-22-06, 12:53 AM
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Keep in mind that if you buy a bus, you still need someone with a Class B license to drive it. They also need to get a pasenger endorsement to transport more than 11 people. The cost is not that great (in CA), but it's a fair bit of work. You need to get a permit (written test), a physical, then find someone to actually give you the road test (the DMV won't do it).
I could help you guys out (jroverlord and I have class B's. Is his expiring this year?) but driving to chicago then back to california seems like a big time commitment.
I could help you guys out (jroverlord and I have class B's. Is his expiring this year?) but driving to chicago then back to california seems like a big time commitment.
04-22-06, 02:09 AM
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This will be a pipe dream, unless you all (those of you who want to rock the bus) make yer minds up.
First, vote on which method will be less costly/more preferable. Personally, I'd go with the awesomely brutally radical idea of just buying a bus and going on a road trip. If you don't like that idea, you're too old, and you need to stop being so ****ing practical.
Second, you need to figure out who's going, what they're willing to pay, and how to get it from them. This step requires trust in your BF comrades.
Third, buy the bus/rent the bus and figure out the logistics.
There's more, but I'm too drunk to figure out what else there is.
Maybe I'll meet some of you, and that would be all right.
First, vote on which method will be less costly/more preferable. Personally, I'd go with the awesomely brutally radical idea of just buying a bus and going on a road trip. If you don't like that idea, you're too old, and you need to stop being so ****ing practical.
Second, you need to figure out who's going, what they're willing to pay, and how to get it from them. This step requires trust in your BF comrades.
Third, buy the bus/rent the bus and figure out the logistics.
There's more, but I'm too drunk to figure out what else there is.
Maybe I'll meet some of you, and that would be all right.
04-22-06, 02:43 AM
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i have to say, if ya'll actually pull off the bus road trip to SF. i promise to make this MnG worth the $$, time, commitment, etc completely worth it. ***** i just shot myself in the foot.
04-22-06, 05:08 AM
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Originally Posted by sherbert tights
i have to say, if ya'll actually pull off the bus road trip to SF. i promise to make this MnG worth the $$, time, commitment, etc completely worth it. ***** i just shot myself in the foot.
no,F**K it ava.i was gonna say the same exact thing.this idea is so epic,if and when you guys pull it off-i promise ill do anything i can to make 100% worth it.
04-22-06, 05:59 AM
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vomity- nobody needs a CA license of any sort. we can get 'em where we're coming from.
also, we could save some good $ on gas and all that if we got a school bus instead of one of those coach behemoths.
also, we'd need two licensed drivers, at least, to facilitate non-stop driving...
also, we could save some good $ on gas and all that if we got a school bus instead of one of those coach behemoths.
also, we'd need two licensed drivers, at least, to facilitate non-stop driving...
04-22-06, 09:14 AM
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Yeah, the logisitics are staggering but not impossible.
BUT, the first step in all of this is the SF kids picking dates.
Nothing can be figured out until that is decided.
So get on it.
BUT, the first step in all of this is the SF kids picking dates.
Nothing can be figured out until that is decided.
So get on it.
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04-22-06, 11:08 AM
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Originally Posted by hyperRevue
Yeah, the logisitics are staggering but not impossible.
BUT, the first step in all of this is the SF kids picking dates.
Nothing can be figured out until that is decided.
So get on it.
BUT, the first step in all of this is the SF kids picking dates.
Nothing can be figured out until that is decided.
So get on it.
04-22-06, 12:50 PM
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Originally Posted by gh-ap
This will be a pipe dream, unless you all (those of you who want to rock the bus) make yer minds up.
First, vote on which method will be less costly/more preferable. Personally, I'd go with the awesomely brutally radical idea of just buying a bus and going on a road trip. If you don't like that idea, you're too old, and you need to stop being so ****ing practical.
Second, you need to figure out who's going, what they're willing to pay, and how to get it from them. This step requires trust in your BF comrades.
Third, buy the bus/rent the bus and figure out the logistics.
There's more, but I'm too drunk to figure out what else there is.
Maybe I'll meet some of you, and that would be all right.
First, vote on which method will be less costly/more preferable. Personally, I'd go with the awesomely brutally radical idea of just buying a bus and going on a road trip. If you don't like that idea, you're too old, and you need to stop being so ****ing practical.
Second, you need to figure out who's going, what they're willing to pay, and how to get it from them. This step requires trust in your BF comrades.
Third, buy the bus/rent the bus and figure out the logistics.
There's more, but I'm too drunk to figure out what else there is.
Maybe I'll meet some of you, and that would be all right.
5. Profit.
04-22-06, 01:38 PM
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Also, in a reply that is not at all facetious, if you pull off the f***ing amazing bus trip, I will personally guarantee that you will have a place to park it.
That place may be in a yard in Oakland, but still....
That place may be in a yard in Oakland, but still....
