Best ground option from RDU?
Nov 7th, 2006, 01:41 PM
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Nov 2003
Posts: 2,109
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Best ground option from RDU?
Hi there,
I need to get from the airport to Cary (specifically StudioPlus @ 3100 Regency Parkway), arriving on Sun. Nov 12.
I checked out the RDU website and it looks like the TTA local busses (?) don't run on Sundays. So the only option would be to take a cab (about $20 one-way).
Is that about right? I just want to check with "locals" or local knowledge in case I'm missing something. Thx for any replies.
Enjoy-la!
I need to get from the airport to Cary (specifically StudioPlus @ 3100 Regency Parkway), arriving on Sun. Nov 12.
I checked out the RDU website and it looks like the TTA local busses (?) don't run on Sundays. So the only option would be to take a cab (about $20 one-way).
Is that about right? I just want to check with "locals" or local knowledge in case I'm missing something. Thx for any replies.
Enjoy-la!
Nov 7th, 2006, 02:12 PM
#2
Join Date: Feb 2003
Posts: 696
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I don't know the bus schedule, but you are in the right ball park for taxi fares. It costs me right under $30 to go from Durham to RDU, and Cary is a little closer. It is usually very easy to catch a cab at RDU.
Nov 7th, 2006, 03:50 PM
#4
Original Poster
Join Date: Nov 2003
Posts: 2,109
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Thx a mint for the confirmation dan_woodlief!
Renting a car is a good idea GoTravel, but I'm trying to save costs. Will just be going from the hotel to a the course for the week so paying 2 cab fares a day will probably be cheaper than the total cost of renting...thx for the suggestion tho!
Enjoy-la!
Renting a car is a good idea GoTravel, but I'm trying to save costs. Will just be going from the hotel to a the course for the week so paying 2 cab fares a day will probably be cheaper than the total cost of renting...thx for the suggestion tho!
Enjoy-la!
Nov 7th, 2006, 04:39 PM
#5
Join Date: Oct 2004
Posts: 1,337
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I agree with GoTravel. Looking at hotwire.com, apparently some car rental company is doing a compact car for $17.95 a day in Raleigh. You might want to price a car rental before you make your decision.
Nov 7th, 2006, 05:07 PM
#6
Original Poster
Join Date: Nov 2003
Posts: 2,109
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Wow!! Thx a mint for taking the time to post that kgh8m!
I had looked at a car and the normal search on Hotwire was bringing up $29+/day. I know of Hotwire but have never used it before. I looked specifically for your price and found it! Looks like a much better deal than a cab plus flexibility - I will investigate further. I am so excited I just wanted to post back right away (a car came up for $12.95!!)
Enjoy-la!
I had looked at a car and the normal search on Hotwire was bringing up $29+/day. I know of Hotwire but have never used it before. I looked specifically for your price and found it! Looks like a much better deal than a cab plus flexibility - I will investigate further. I am so excited I just wanted to post back right away (a car came up for $12.95!!)
Enjoy-la!
Nov 8th, 2006, 04:28 AM
#8
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 1,647
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
If this hotel is where I think it is (guessing by address) you're in the middle of an office park. You won't have many options for supper in the area. So factor in cab from hotel to meeting, from meeting to supper location, from supper location back to hotel.
There aren't many public transportation options from the airport. At one time the airport was in the middle of nowhere. $20 from airport to hotel seems right. The taxi dispatcher should give you a pamphlet with rough price amounts.
There aren't many public transportation options from the airport. At one time the airport was in the middle of nowhere. $20 from airport to hotel seems right. The taxi dispatcher should give you a pamphlet with rough price amounts.
Nov 9th, 2006, 06:16 AM
#9
Join Date: Mar 2004
Posts: 346
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Plan on $30-$40 for that trip by taxi. It cost me $16 to get from airport to 4 exits away and Regency is 4 times that far. Taxi's are expensive and the airport taxi's are very expensive but very regulated and safe. (NOt like some Asian cities which I have commented on in the Asian boards) Do a search on sidestep or kayak and take the best offer. They will try to sell you up on damage contraol but turn them down and check your credit cards to see if they offer proctection. TTA will be great in 20 years if we can run the John Lockers out of the triangle (insider's joke)
