I figured that with Thanksgiving coming up people might want to know about some of the different modes of transportation that exist to get you from C-ville to home or wherever you might be going. Obviously this isn’t an all-inclusive list since people will be going all over the country, all over the world even, but I feel like these are some options that people might not have thought of.
Facebook Group: Hoo’s Riding, Hoo’s Driving?: This is the online equivalent of a ride board for UVa students to help coordinate rides all over, but mainly within Virginia and the East Coast. A great way to save money and help the environment by carpooling.
Amtrak: Obviously the fastest way to get home is often by plane, but for many it can be expensive or inconvenient. So why not go by train? Amtrak goes all over the country and is often much less expensive than flying. It may take you a little longer to get home, but for a college student can be an economical option.
Greyhound: Another non-plane option is Greyhound bus, which also goes to many major cities. Maybe not the most attractive mode of transportation, but if you’re desperate it can’t hurt to look. Also if you’re going from DC to another major city on the East Coast (NYC, Philly, Boston, etc.) oftentimes there are bus companies that do those routes specifically, so make sure to look around. -MA
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