BYU travel question

[icouldjustpuke]

Will there be groups of people chartering planes to Utah? Delta is $1400 for two out of Memphis. Thinking about taking Amtrack, round trip is a tad over $400. Anybody ever travel by train before? How are you guys going to travel? Never made a road game that far away and could use advise. Thanks !

 

[57stratdawg]

No idea, but delta is hubbed in SLC, so if you're going commercial, they're probably your best bet. There's a direct flight there from Nashville to SLC, and I see options ranging from $500 to $700.

 

[kired]

What days are you looking to fly? I'd briefly looking into it out of Memphis and Birmingham, and tickets were about 1/2 that much (closer to $400-450 each depending on day and time)

I use Google to search flights. Just put in the airport codes and it'll find all the options.

 

[Dawg1979]

american has a flight out of Jackson leaving either Thursday or Friday and returning Sunday for $502

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[RocketDawg]

Looked on Expedia, and the cheapest from Huntsville is American at $423 roundtrip. Can also use Continental or Delta at slightly higher price.

 

[patdog]

My brother travels by train sometimes. Takes about as long as driving (train is faster but makes more stops). Few options on departure times, and they can be at very late hours. The train only comes through once a day and whatever time it hits your town is what time you have to catch it. That may be 9:00 AM, or it could be 2:00 AM.

 

[DesotoCountyDawg]

You might as well drive because trains take forever and the schedules are weird.

 

[Lawdawg.sixpack]

You can fly Southwest from Memphis...

but apparently you have to come back on Saturday (no Sunday or Monday options). Much cheaper and no bag fees. Or Southwest from Nashville.

/I miss Southwest....

 

[Xenomorph]

MEM -> SLC; 10/13 to 10/16; $402 ea

 

[ShrubDog]

Be sure to bring plenty of mountain dew.

 

[Dogariffic]

Really enjoy the train. Especially with a sleeper cabin.... But more expensive than coach. About the same time as driving but you are not doing the driving. The vacation begins when you get on the train not when you arrive in Utah. Also your much more refreshed..... Can you get up for the dining car, lounge car, observation car?
Live in Jackson and have been to Chicago a lot on the train.... Best weekend trip ever! Also to N.O. And to Boston after driving over to Meridian.....Train vs driving every time. Jmho.

 

[colodawg]

a suggestion (or two)

Will there be groups of people chartering planes to Utah? Delta is $1400 for two out of Memphis. Thinking about taking Amtrack, round trip is a tad over $400. Anybody ever travel by train before? How are you guys going to travel? Never made a road game that far away and could use advise. Thanks !

Can't help much with air from the south. It is quite reasonable from Denver to SLC. However, if you go to Provo, just a hint, the Courtyard Marriott is walking distance from the stadium and you won't have to worry about parking. Also, if you have time, make a quick drive up the canyon a few miles to Robert Redford's Sundance Resort. Its a nice drive and a great place to eat.

Provo is a great trip and a beautiful stadium.

 

[Palos verdes]

Will there be groups of people chartering planes to Utah? Delta is $1400 for two out of Memphis. Thinking about taking Amtrack, round trip is a tad over $400. Anybody ever travel by train before? How are you guys going to travel? Never made a road game that far away and could use advise. Thanks !

If you want to fly, I'd check Frontier airlines MEM-DEN-SLC. Right now, Fri-Sun is $468 round trip on those dates.

Delta no longer flies Memphis - SLC nonstop.