I need to get to Baxter for SOBO

[hootyhoo]

Bus sucks. Plane to scary. I might rent at Alamo Knoxville Airport and drop off at Bangor International. 211 dollars, 18 hours, plus gas and tolls, Anyone want to work out a share on this?

Also I have ride from Bangor at 7 pm on the 29th to Big Moose Campground. We would split 125 for up to 4 people.
Big Moose tent sites are 13 a night.

We we would be 8 miles from Baxter gate.

Also, available is a ride from Bangor to campsite, a ride the next day to summit katahdin, return to campsite, then back into the park to hike on to Abol. Total for all the rides is 250 and 13 a night at campground.
We would split all costs.

Reservations elsewhere are getting scarce.
About 300 each for me and one other.

[peakbagger]

You forgot train, Amtrak runs to Boston to South Station and then you need to walk or ride the T to North Station where you can then the Northeaster to Portland (or catch a bus to Portland and on to Bangor). In Portland (or Boston) you take the bus to Medway and then talk to the AT Lodge to get a place to stay for the night and ride into the park the next day.

Good luck

[Slo-go'en]

You forgot train, Amtrak runs to Boston to South Station and then you need to walk or ride the T to North Station where you can then the Northeaster to Portland (or catch a bus to Portland and on to Bangor). In Portland (or Boston) you take the bus to Medway and then talk to the AT Lodge to get a place to stay for the night and ride into the park the next day. Good luck

Getting a seat on last minute train rides can be iffy and expensive. You really need to plan this a good month in advance. Although buses suck, from Knoxville that's the way I would go. Once again, doing this last minute you pay top dollar for the ride. But way the OP is planning on doing it, he's really paying top dollar.

[rickb]

You forgot train, Amtrak runs to Boston to South Station and then you need to walk or ride the T to North Station...

If you have the time, it is as nice a walk as you can find in Boston....

[hootyhoo]

Reeeeead post.
Replyyyyyyy if you want to go with me.
Not suuuuuuuure? Wait until you are.
Got advicccccccccce? Keep it.
Uuuuuuuuunderstand?

[Slo-go'en]

Uuuuuuuuunderstand?

Sorry, we were just throwing out other options since you said you MIGHT rent a car. You didn't say you WERE renting a car. Good luck.

[egilbe]

Reeeeead post.
Replyyyyyyy if you want to go with me.
Not suuuuuuuure? Wait until you are.
Got advicccccccccce? Keep it.
Uuuuuuuuunderstand?

You ain't gonna make it out of the HMW

[egilbe]

Reeeeead post.
Replyyyyyyy if you want to go with me.
Not suuuuuuuure? Wait until you are.
Got advicccccccccce? Keep it.
Uuuuuuuuunderstand?

You ain't gonna make it out of the HMW

[George]

Reeeeead post.
Replyyyyyyy if you want to go with me.
Not suuuuuuuure? Wait until you are.
Got advicccccccccce? Keep it.
Uuuuuuuuunderstand?

rude replies on your own thread: great way to ensure negative results for finding a ride share

BTW - this is a general thread so a wider range of replies are suitable

this could have been posted in the meet up section, a straight forward reply area

and - I will be heading S from baxter a few days previous, if you do make it through HMW, and are a fast mover I may see you

[hootyhoo]

Not intended to be rude at all. I am subscribed and checking the thread.
Everyone assumes their advice is the answer to the post. It seldom is in a case like this.
Megabus not near me. Amtrak not near me. Flights out of McGee Tyson are very expensive.
Took Greyhound from Daleville home to do flip flop. Never want to board Greyhound again.

Egilbe,

Whether I make it out of the Hundred Mile or not is mine to worry about. But that comment was and will be viewed as nasty from now until forever.
Egilbe, now is your opportunity to apologize and redeem.

[hootyhoo]

To be clear. All you need to do is share the rental car, gas and tolls. I can pick you up on the way. Knoxville to Bangor is the route I will take. At Bangor you can take the Cyr bus or whatever you choose. So cheapest would be about 150 dollars on your part. If we split the driving and make it in less than a day the car would only be 105 or so. Plus gas and tolls. Which would be even less than 150. I think you would have to be 25 years old to drive the car. They did ask if all drivers were over 25 when I called about price. I need to leave this week.

[Quik]

Hootyhoe- what are your dates? You mention the 29th, what month?

"Plane to scary" Plane TOO scary or is there a location called scary?

[hootyhoo]

PM me. I am packed and ready to go. THIS WEEK. It does not have to the 29th. There is a shuttle driver that is dropping off a NOBO at Bangor International on the 29th at 7pm is why I mentioned that date. But Cyr is fine with me. I just need to get to Medway as cheap as possible, without suffering from public transportation or having to hitch into Atlanta.

[Quik]

PM me. I am packed and ready to go. THIS WEEK. It does not have to the 29th. There is a shuttle driver that is dropping off a NOBO at Bangor International on the 29th at 7pm is why I mentioned that date. But Cyr is fine with me. I just need to get to Medway as cheap as possible, without suffering from public transportation or having to hitch into Atlanta.

no PM necessary make it public for others to learn from

I leave on July 1 direct flight to Portland, free same day shuttle (friend) to Baxter. good planning total cost <$100

[hootyhoo]

no PM necessary make it public for others to learn from

I leave on July 1 direct flight to Portland, free same day shuttle (friend) to Baxter. good planning total cost <$100

Great learning moment. The info gleaned from your post will surely ease the way for future planners.

[hootyhoo]

Folks read my original post and think about why I posted it.
Then read the replies and see if there was anything, at all, that was helpful.
See what I’m saying?
Useless as usual. Go out and hike. 5000 posts per year is not an accomplishment. Bash this if you want, or grow up and get something done. I’m off this useless board.

[hootyhoo]

Are you gonna chip in for gas?
You must be using your moms Airline miles.
Under 100 from Ga to Baxter? Really?

[Quik]

Folks read my original post and think about why I posted it.
Then read the replies and see if there was anything, at all, that was helpful.
See what I’m saying?
Useless as usual. Go out and hike. 5000 posts per year is not an accomplishment. Bash this if you want, or grow up and get something done. I’m off this useless board.

I was asking about your dates because you didn't post it in your first message. If you want someone to join you dates are important. Have a good hike.

[rickb]

Are you gonna chip in for gas?
You must be using your moms Airline miles.
Under 100 from Ga to Baxter? Really?

Since you asked the question, I feel like it might be Ok to answer:

I think he may be lying!!!!

The best AVAILABLE price I saw was $113. Now while it is true that I spent all of 3 minutes to get that fare and limited my time frame to the next 30 day am smarter than most. I would be astounded if he were able to beat me by $13 bucks!!!

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[Quik]

Are you gonna chip in for gas?
You must be using your moms Airline miles.
Under 100 from Ga to Baxter? Really?

why is it you come across so angry?

I will be covering my friends gas expenses and meals, that's the <$100
I have my own points.