Thursday, September 1, 2011

About Other than flying or driving yourself, is there another good way to travel to Orlando

Other than flying or driving yourself, is there another good way to travel to Orlando?
Just curious... flying is kinda expensive and I'm taking 15 kids so I don't want to drive them all myself! Anyone ever traveled that kind of distance another way?
Other - Destinations - 2 Answers
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Answer 1 :
rent a bus?
Answer 2 :
Rent a bus, Take a ship down? Unless you want to hire someone else to drive? There aren't really other options. You could take the train.

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Monday, August 1, 2011

About What is the best way to travel to Orlando from AZ, not including by plane

What is the best way to travel to Orlando from AZ, not including by plane...?
We have a family of 8 people and we are wanting to go to Orlando Florida to visit Disneyworld etc...and I need to know what is the best way to go that is not by plane?? LOL I know it's alot to ask but we will not fly. Does anyone know how long of a drive that would possibly be? Thanks in advance for your answers!
Orlando - 10 Answers
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Answer 1 :
It would probably take 2 to 3 days to drive. Depending on how often you stop and if you drive through the night or not. I know that it takes 23 hours to make the drive from Rhode Island...and when my sister and her husband moved from RI to New Mexico it took them 3 days - with stops along the way. For a more definate answer mapquest it out.
Answer 2 :
thinking, is the best way to travel
Answer 3 :
Total Est. Time: 32 hours, 48 minutes Total Est. Distance: 2247.64 miles But that's not stopping :P I typed it into mapquest, heres the link: http://www.mapquest.com/directions/main.adp?go=1&do=nw&rmm=1&un=m&cl=EN&ct=NA&rsres=1&1ffi=&1l=&1g=&1pl=&1v=&1n=&2ffi=&2l=&2g=&2pl=&2v=&2n=&1pn=&1a=&1c=&1s=az&1z=&2pn=&2a=&2c=orlando&2s=fl&2z=&r=f
Answer 4 :
If someone has a big van you could drive it comfortably in three days. You might even be able to see some of the sites along the way. You can rent a van also. One set rate with no mileage. Talk to Avis. I have done this a couple of times. There is also the train. It's not faster and it is more expensive, but it's an easier trip than doing all the driving and being shut in together in a van for hours at a time. It would be good to get sleepers. It's hard to sleep sitting up on the train. What ever you decide, the trip is worth it. I was there last Jan. and had a wonderful time. Hope you do too.
Answer 5 :
Your options are limited. Driving would be the best choice to avoid flying. Depending on what you plan to do on the road and would you want to visit other cities along the way, the driving trip can take a week or more. I have driven from California to Florida and from California to NYC. Both times took almost 5 days and I drove about 14 to16 hours per day stopping for lunch, dinner, and pit stops only The other option is by train. I understand it's a lot of fun too. You can make a couple of stops and visit some cities along the way before reaching Orlando. Have fun
Answer 6 :
Driving would be most cost effective but by train may be a bit more relaxing and more entertaining!
Answer 7 :
Unfortunately, the train is not a realistic option right now. There used to be a train that ran from Tucson to Orlando which would have been convenient, but the service from New Orleans on to Orlando is no longer running due to damage to the line during the hurricane. The train route from Tucson to Orlando now requires a couple of train changes and takes you through Chicago and Washington. It's takes longer than driving. You could take the bus for $99 per person or less. The travel time from Phoenix to Orlando would be 1d, 21h, 55m to a little over two days depending on the specific time you leave. See: http://www.greyhound.com/home.asp to check specific schedules and rates from any location in Arizona. Personally, given that flying isn't an option I would drive if there was enough time. The bus would be better if you have a limited time for the total trip.
Answer 8 :
Get on i10 and keep driving
Answer 9 :
You are about 32 - 33 hours away. You can either drive down, look in to a the Greyhound bus or look into the trains. Good luck
Answer 10 :
Not knowing where in AZ you are starting from but taking Phoenix as a starting point you are looking at close to 2300 miles. Where map quest gets there driving times is beyond me but in reality expect to only average 55-60 mph which puts actual driving time somewhere around 38 hours or 3 full days. If costs is NOT a factor you might want to look into renting an RV, they are expensive on gas but saves the hotel bills consider 8 people requires 2 rooms by state laws. You can then look at camping out at Fort Wilderness saving on lodging here. Otherwise its 8 people cramped in a van for 6 days on a vacation. Wish you luck with it.

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Friday, July 1, 2011

About What's the best travel route from Louisville KY to Orlando FL

What's the best travel route from Louisville KY to Orlando FL?
We're taking a family vacation to Orlando, and will be first driving to Louisville to meet some friends. Then on to Orlando. I can get to Louisville with no problem, but I'm looking for any tips for the trip from Louisville to Orlando. FYI, it's about 13 hours according to google maps, and we could make the drive in a single day or spread it over two days. Doesn't matter to us. We've been to Disney World before, so I don't need any Disney tips. Just looking for tips on the travel route. Thanks!
Other - United States - 6 Answers
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Answer 1 :
mapquest.com
Answer 2 :
Go to http://www.mapquest.com Type in your start point and destination and it will give you options like shortest time, shortest distance, avoiding highways, avoiding tolls. You can also reverse the route for back home directions and add a stop for directions! I mapquest everything! They also have detailed maps that you can print out! Have a safe trip!
Answer 3 :
http://maps.yahoo.com/broadband#mvt=m&q2=Orlando,%20FL&q1=Louisville,%20KY&trf=0&lon=-83.562012&lat=33.413102&mag=13
Answer 4 :
Mapquest lies. It's almost 900 miles and will take you closer to 18 hrs, and probably longer. 18 hrs is a 50 MPH average, which with stops is about what you can expect realistically, especially if traveling with kids. Also because of the FL toll roads and booths, you will be slowed down more. It's over 50 miles of them, with a toll both about every 5 miles, seems like. We went during Christmas break and with all the traffic it took us 5 hrs to make the last 50 miles. I'd definately split it up, because by the time you get to that last 50 miles there is no place to stop and you are committed. After 12 or 13 hrs of driving, it suxs to have to stick with it for at least 5 more hours (we literally had to let the kids out on the side of the swamps to go potty). We were only going 600 miles and it took us 18 hrs to get there. Plan ahead and stay somewhere the night before, making the last 250-300 miles on the 2nd day.I'd try to stay in or around Valdosta, if I were you. From Louisville, take 65 south toward Nashville. Then pick up 24 East to Chatanooga. Stay 24 east till Georgia, then take 75 south for about 500 miles.Then onto FLORIDA'S TURNPIKE south via EXIT 328 toward ORLANDO (This is where the tolls start). Take the SR-408 TOLL E exit- EXIT 265- toward ORLANDO / TITUSVILLE. Then merge onto FL-408 E / EAST-WEST EXPY (more toll). Not hard, just a long drive. And have a boat load of change and small bills for the tolls (exact change is faster since some booths have change drops). Watch out for "Express Tag only" lanes. They can fine you if you go through it without a toll tag. One jerky booth attendent made us U-turn and go into the cash only lane because no one would let us over there in time, and we were forced into the tag lane by traffic. Think it was like $18 in tolls for us, if I remember correctly.
Answer 5 :
You're right, it's close to 13 hours from Louisville to Orlando. My map program says 13 hours & 45 Minutes to cover the 860 miles. That doesn't include any pit stops or sightseeing. I'd take my time and make a 2 day trip out of it. There's an awful lot to see between the 2 towns. Theres Nashville and Chattanooga in Tennessee. Then you hit Georgia, my favorite place to visit is the air force museum in Warner Robins. They have a SR-71 Blackbird spy plane on display there, along with many other planes seldom seen by civilians. Stopping for the night between Louisville and Macon, then doing the museum before traveling to O rlando would make a good 2 day drive. I-75 once you get out of Chattanooga to Floridas Turnpike is your best route. You'll have to stop and pay a toll shortly after you get on the turnpike and that could be your last. When you get to Florida SR 50 there is a free get-off at Exit 267. Then you can drive into Orlando on SR 50. Or, just stay on the turnpike to I-4 and another $0.50 toll. You won't need to use the East/West toll road to get to Orlando. That road is a local pay as you go road. The toll booths will drive you nuts. Your destination in the Orlando area will determine where you need to exit the turnpike. If you're going to the US192 area of Kissimmee, you can exit the turnpike near Exit 289 and take US 27 South to US 192 and save over a dollar in tolls. The distance won't be too much different since the turnpike parallels US 27 for some distance Good luck, drive safe
Answer 6 :
take 65 to 75 to 4 this is the way we go from michigan and we go thru louisville well good luck were going to disney again in dec say hi to mickey for me

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Wednesday, June 1, 2011

About What is the cheapest way to travel from NYC to Orlando

What is the cheapest way to travel from NYC to Orlando?
I am planing to visit a friend in Orlando,FL. The problem is, I never learned how to book flight, train or bus tickets. (First time traveling alone.) I plan on departing NYC on May 31st and returning on June 3rd. I am also trying to find the cheapest hotel to stay for all those nights. Does anyone have any tips, ideas, or websites they recommend? Thank You!~
Other - Destinations - 2 Answers
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Answer 1 :
Cheapest way would be hitchhiking. Next is probably the bus, but you have too little time for that. You only have four days and at least two of them would be on the bloody bus. If you have no knowledge at all, I would suggest you visit a travel agent.
Answer 2 :
I'd recommend trying either dohop.com or kayak.com. Search there for flights and hotels, and book them. Should be fairly simple.

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Sunday, May 1, 2011

About What is the best site for vacation travel to Orlando

What is the best site for vacation travel to Orlando?
Looking for a nice villa or townhome in Orlando....any good sites with reasonable pricing information?
Orlando - 2 Answers
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Answer 1 :
I would try some of the places that offer Timeshares, sometimes if you sit and listen to their B.S for a few hours, you can get a few nights of a free stay in a resort near disney. Or at least get some free park passes.
Answer 2 :
I just booked a trip to Disney through Magical Journeys today. Our agent Karen was amazing and very prompt. I'm sure they can fix you up with a great deal. http://www.yourmagicaljourneys.com/
Answer 3 :
If your looking for a 4 star vacation resort with prices that won't bust you out then try. http://www.windsorhillsorlando.com

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