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I want off the ride....
Heyo, its your least favorite person who helps out with these things! Once again, you will have a travel co-ordinator and his name is "RaneofSoTN"! Thank you thank you!
AGDQ is a very big event and even though we are shifting venues, we are still preparing for everything... Because thats what a good marathon speedrunner does. Incase you haven't done it, make sure you have a room setup. The thread for making matches will be up soon! but if you feel the need to hurry use the following link. Please note that this code (its in the link) only works during the marathon dates (starting the 4th).
Now for all things travel!
The Location: The Dulles Crown Plaza
Address: 2200 Centreville Road • Herndon, Virginia, 20170
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AnHsk-N-HxPWdEJaN21KaW9RSlpGTzFRNjJ6MkRMNFE#gid=0
All Travel Plans should be in before 12/13. This is to allow me some time to arrange any pickups that might be required! Anyone entering plans after this date that do not let me know before hand of circumstances (waiting on bus pricing or something) will be put on the "We will try" list and I'll see what I can do.
The above is listed for anyone who wants me to know their plans. If i do not hear from you, and I haven't heard anything about you traveling by anything else, i will assume you are ok with flying into IAD, and using the shuttle to get there and back. If something comes up (shuttle breaks or whatever) I will do my best to save people but, I cannot make promises if I do not know what loads are coming ing.
Travel Tips & Suggestions:
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Helpful tools for routing:
People Driving To the Marathon! Who can Carpool
FULL VEHICLE
Thank you PresJPolk for making the post that i quoted!
If you have a suggestion for the layout of this post, please let me know. I am not a layout god but if it suits people better I have no problem in remaking THIS POST!
AGDQ is a very big event and even though we are shifting venues, we are still preparing for everything... Because thats what a good marathon speedrunner does. Incase you haven't done it, make sure you have a room setup. The thread for making matches will be up soon! but if you feel the need to hurry use the following link. Please note that this code (its in the link) only works during the marathon dates (starting the 4th).
Now for all things travel!
The Location: The Dulles Crown Plaza
Address: 2200 Centreville Road • Herndon, Virginia, 20170
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AnHsk-N-HxPWdEJaN21KaW9RSlpGTzFRNjJ6MkRMNFE#gid=0
All Travel Plans should be in before 12/13. This is to allow me some time to arrange any pickups that might be required! Anyone entering plans after this date that do not let me know before hand of circumstances (waiting on bus pricing or something) will be put on the "We will try" list and I'll see what I can do.
The above is listed for anyone who wants me to know their plans. If i do not hear from you, and I haven't heard anything about you traveling by anything else, i will assume you are ok with flying into IAD, and using the shuttle to get there and back. If something comes up (shuttle breaks or whatever) I will do my best to save people but, I cannot make promises if I do not know what loads are coming ing.
Travel Tips & Suggestions:
1. Plan your route NOW! - Make sure like everything you do for a marathon, you plan your route ahead of time and be ready to change it if execution falls through. I am here to be a helper and keep it all moving as smoothly as possible. But even hiccups happen, talk to anyone who gets flights delayed or other issues.
2. Inform the Travel Coordinator of your route! - If I am kept in the loop (at least slightly), I can try to provide any and all support. If things change, I can work to make sure you get there and ,eventually, get back safely. The ultimate goal of this event is to make sure the attendees attend, and get home fine! So, please make a note to tell me if your traveling to AGDQ and how! Any further details may be optional, but if I am not told anything, I can not help you out in the future.
3. Keep everything updated! - Keep your information updated, I do a lot of work to try to keep all documents used friendly and current. This helps me if things fall through (which inevitably something will fall through and I'll need to catch it).
4. If you are driving, please state if you don't mind gathering others! - People travel a lot to these events and sometimes wouldn't mind pitching in for gas instead of flying (if only cause its a bit cheaper). So please let me know if this is ok.
a. Please also note if you wouldn't mind helping out with pick-ups or drop-offs. This is to ultimately help me divert help to people who are more willing to do it. Last year we got lucky and there wasn't a real need for double trips (thanks to Valiuse). So with the access of a hotel shuttle, I am hoping we wont need as much travel coordination. But we will see.
2. Inform the Travel Coordinator of your route! - If I am kept in the loop (at least slightly), I can try to provide any and all support. If things change, I can work to make sure you get there and ,eventually, get back safely. The ultimate goal of this event is to make sure the attendees attend, and get home fine! So, please make a note to tell me if your traveling to AGDQ and how! Any further details may be optional, but if I am not told anything, I can not help you out in the future.
3. Keep everything updated! - Keep your information updated, I do a lot of work to try to keep all documents used friendly and current. This helps me if things fall through (which inevitably something will fall through and I'll need to catch it).
4. If you are driving, please state if you don't mind gathering others! - People travel a lot to these events and sometimes wouldn't mind pitching in for gas instead of flying (if only cause its a bit cheaper). So please let me know if this is ok.
a. Please also note if you wouldn't mind helping out with pick-ups or drop-offs. This is to ultimately help me divert help to people who are more willing to do it. Last year we got lucky and there wasn't a real need for double trips (thanks to Valiuse). So with the access of a hotel shuttle, I am hoping we wont need as much travel coordination. But we will see.
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Helpful tools for routing:
Bus Routes to Hotel (local only):
The Aiports:
Quote from presjpolk:
Re: Buses. First step would be to take the Metro rail. The closest station to the Crowne at the time of AGDQ be the West Falls Church station on the Orange Line. From DC you would take the next Orange Line train in the direction of Vienna. So you want to get there from wherever you are.
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To get to the orange line from Union Station you would take the next Red Line in the direction of Shady Grove or Grosvenor-Strathmore, getting off at Metro Center. At Metro Center you can transfer to the Orange Line to Vienna, which will get you to West Falls Church.
From IAD Dulles airport, you would either take the Hotel shuttle or taxi in all likelihood. However from Dulles you could also take the Washington Flyer bus from Dulles to West Falls Church station.
From DCA Reagan airport, you would take the next train going in the direction of DC. If you hop a Blue line to Largo Town Center, transfer to Orange at Rosslyn. If you hop a Yellow Line to Greenbelt or Fort Totten or Mt. Vernon Square, transfer to Orange at L'Enfant Plaza.
From BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport, take the WMATA Metro B30 bus to Greenbelt station. From Greenbelt station, take the next train (they're all going in the same direction) to L'Enfant Plaza. There, transfer to Orange.
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Once at West Falls Church station, you will hop over to the Fairfax Connector bus 950, which stops in I think the North Bus Bay of the WFC station. The 950 I believe Mike pointed out goes literally right by the Hotel, so it'll get you directly there from the train.
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Links:
A Metro map I just made highlighting AGDQ-relevant stations. The Orange arrow marks West Falls Church station, which is where you hop the bus to the Crowne and where IAD flyers can hop a bus to. The Blue arrow marks DCA airport. The Red arrow marks Union Station. The Green arrow marks Greenbelt for BWI flyers.
WMATA B30 Bus for BWI-Greenbelt.
Washington Flyer Bus for IAD-West Falls Church.
Fairfax Connector 950 bus for West Falls Church-Crowne.
And if any of this is useful, feel free to spread it around. I used to commute through WFC out *past* Dulles so I'm used to researching this stuff.
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To get to the orange line from Union Station you would take the next Red Line in the direction of Shady Grove or Grosvenor-Strathmore, getting off at Metro Center. At Metro Center you can transfer to the Orange Line to Vienna, which will get you to West Falls Church.
From IAD Dulles airport, you would either take the Hotel shuttle or taxi in all likelihood. However from Dulles you could also take the Washington Flyer bus from Dulles to West Falls Church station.
From DCA Reagan airport, you would take the next train going in the direction of DC. If you hop a Blue line to Largo Town Center, transfer to Orange at Rosslyn. If you hop a Yellow Line to Greenbelt or Fort Totten or Mt. Vernon Square, transfer to Orange at L'Enfant Plaza.
From BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport, take the WMATA Metro B30 bus to Greenbelt station. From Greenbelt station, take the next train (they're all going in the same direction) to L'Enfant Plaza. There, transfer to Orange.
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Once at West Falls Church station, you will hop over to the Fairfax Connector bus 950, which stops in I think the North Bus Bay of the WFC station. The 950 I believe Mike pointed out goes literally right by the Hotel, so it'll get you directly there from the train.
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Links:
A Metro map I just made highlighting AGDQ-relevant stations. The Orange arrow marks West Falls Church station, which is where you hop the bus to the Crowne and where IAD flyers can hop a bus to. The Blue arrow marks DCA airport. The Red arrow marks Union Station. The Green arrow marks Greenbelt for BWI flyers.
WMATA B30 Bus for BWI-Greenbelt.
Washington Flyer Bus for IAD-West Falls Church.
Fairfax Connector 950 bus for West Falls Church-Crowne.
And if any of this is useful, feel free to spread it around. I used to commute through WFC out *past* Dulles so I'm used to researching this stuff.
The Aiports:
IAD: Dulles International (Good choice)
+Closest Airport
+Shuttle
DCA: Reagan National (Ok Choice)
+Semi-close airport, but could be a hassle getting to you
BWI: Baltimore-Washington International (Meh Choice)
+Probably going to be a hassle avoid if at all possible. But I will TRY to work with you if this is your ONLY option.
Pick the airport that is BEST FOR YOU!
Uyama Suggestions:
+Closest Airport
+Shuttle
DCA: Reagan National (Ok Choice)
+Semi-close airport, but could be a hassle getting to you
BWI: Baltimore-Washington International (Meh Choice)
+Probably going to be a hassle avoid if at all possible. But I will TRY to work with you if this is your ONLY option.
Pick the airport that is BEST FOR YOU!
Uyama Suggestions:
Quote from mikwuyma:
About the other airports:
BWI: You are going to be on the lowest priority and will be lucky if anyone picks you up, because the trip is going to be at least 2 hours round trip (likely closer to 2:30 or 3:00) from the hotel. If this is really your cheapest option then I would suggest sharing a cab with someone or looking into buses and the like.
National: IIRC, there's a shuttle from National that will take you to Dulles airport, I don't know how much it will cost, but I will look into it. Also, the drive is a bit long (about 45 minutes), but it's basically a straight shot from the area, so it's not a bad drive and I'm sure someone can pick you up. Also if you go through Dulles airport you can take a road that doesn't have much traffic and puts you right on 66 (which goes to national airport).
In other words, if the other airports are cheaper, pick National over BWI.
Also I've been in talks with Omega World Travel (the travel agency that gave us the discount) about the United Airlines discount.
Also if you want websites that will compare a bunch of prices for you, try Kayak and Mobissimo. Note that certain discount airlines such as Southwest are NOT covered on these websites.
BWI: You are going to be on the lowest priority and will be lucky if anyone picks you up, because the trip is going to be at least 2 hours round trip (likely closer to 2:30 or 3:00) from the hotel. If this is really your cheapest option then I would suggest sharing a cab with someone or looking into buses and the like.
National: IIRC, there's a shuttle from National that will take you to Dulles airport, I don't know how much it will cost, but I will look into it. Also, the drive is a bit long (about 45 minutes), but it's basically a straight shot from the area, so it's not a bad drive and I'm sure someone can pick you up. Also if you go through Dulles airport you can take a road that doesn't have much traffic and puts you right on 66 (which goes to national airport).
In other words, if the other airports are cheaper, pick National over BWI.
Also I've been in talks with Omega World Travel (the travel agency that gave us the discount) about the United Airlines discount.
Also if you want websites that will compare a bunch of prices for you, try Kayak and Mobissimo. Note that certain discount airlines such as Southwest are NOT covered on these websites.
People Driving To the Marathon! Who can Carpool
Quote from AlecK47:
I haven't decided whether I'm going to fly or drive yet, but a carpool would make me more inclined to drive. From where I live in Grand Rapids, MI, my route would take me through the Ann Arbor (or possibly through Detroit, depending on carpooling), Cleveland and Pittsburgh areas. My car can fit 2-3 additional people depending on luggage and gets good gas mileage.
Quote from bassdeluxe27:
I'm planning on driving up from the Charlotte, NC area, and I have an empty car that would seat 3 more. Edit: Nothing should be stopping me from making this trip. I'm planning on driving up on the 4th and leaving on the 12th.
Quote from chessjerk:
Here are my travel plans:
I will be driving down from South Jersey on the morning of the 9th, hopefully to be there in time for the poker tournament.
I will be driving down from South Jersey on the morning of the 9th, hopefully to be there in time for the poker tournament.
Quote from controllerhead:
driving from NJ. Around 3 and a half hours according to Gmaps. Head south on 95 etc etc. Easy peasy.
Quote from CyberBotX:
I don't know if I am coming 100% or not yet, but if I do, I'll be driving from the Detroit, MI area and I'd be willing to take maybe 1 or 2 carpoolers with me. 3 would also be doable but with the possibility of being cramped if people have lots of things to pack in my car (it's a 2003 Chevy Impala, if you want an idea on size).
Quote from elendil004:
I'll be driving from Bourne, MA (Cape Cod), and will have room for one or two folks, but I will likely be there for the entire marathon/bonus stream plus setup/take down, so bear that in mind.
Quote from honorableJay:
I'll be driving from Albany, NY. Route can be found here.
Quote from InterrupterJones:
... Now I'm on Long Island, so...a bit far from home. Speaking of which, I have an SUV so anyone in the LI or CT area that may need a ride, I can take quite a few and have lots of space for any bags as well.
Quote from luigimeister:
Hey Stinger I have a decently sized car and I'm driving from north alabama. You want to just carpool with me? Edit: Knoxville is literally on the path I'm taking to D.C.
Quote from lurk:
if i can get the funds together i plan on driving down from buffalo, ny. i'd be willing to share the cost of gas with anyone else for the 7 or so hour trip.
Quote from Palidian:
I'll be driving down with my wife on the 4th and heading back on the 9th. We're leaving from Enfield, CT. If anyone is traveling these dates and wants to carpool with us, or if we can join you, let's talk. We can fit 2 more in the car.
Quote from ProfessorBroman:
Updating with my route Info! I'll be passing by Cleveland, OH and Pittsburgh, PA if anyone around that area needs a pickup! Also, I could modify the route to go through Columbus, OH if that would be needed for anyone (but that would obviously leave out Cleveland) so let me know if you need a ride or need modification for me to pick ya up!
Quote from RaneofSoTN:
I'll be driving from Gainesville, FL through to the marathon. I can take 1 more (I believe I'll be carrying DragonDarch with me) possibly 2 more depending on luggage. Though I am sure that with the setup Darch and I will be bringing a 4th would be hell.
Quote from SquallGrieverLeonhart:
I'll be driving in on the 4th from the Lansing, Michigan area and leaving on the 14th. This is the route I'll be travelling: http://goo.gl/maps/0kMbE
If there's anyone that's along that route, or not that far out of the way of it, I'll have room to comfortably take 2 people, maybe 3 factoring in luggage room. If there's anyone interested, just let me know.
If there's anyone that's along that route, or not that far out of the way of it, I'll have room to comfortably take 2 people, maybe 3 factoring in luggage room. If there's anyone interested, just let me know.
Quote from Tterraj42:
I'll be driving up from Manchester, KY on the 1st. Going to MAGFest then staying through the bonus stream (so leaving the 15th).
If that date range works for anyone, I'll be happy to pick you up. Could easily take two people.
Route: http://goo.gl/maps/PkDql
If that date range works for anyone, I'll be happy to pick you up. Could easily take two people.
Route: http://goo.gl/maps/PkDql
Quote from thadarkman78:
Probably driving at this point but not 100% certain from Charlotte straight up I-85 (though that may change if I end up picking someone up and it forces us into a detour because of it, I don't think it will but I'll update if it does) to eventually I-95. If you're within a detour of < 45 minutes I don't mind picking you up (gas money appreciated).
Quote from Valiuse:
Alrighty. I will be going this year! Will be driving from Chesterton, IN out that way. Definitely looking for people to pick up. Plan on getting there the 4th and leaving on the 12th.
Route: http://goo.gl/maps/L4CPn
Route: http://goo.gl/maps/L4CPn
Thank you PresJPolk for making the post that i quoted!
If you have a suggestion for the layout of this post, please let me know. I am not a layout god but if it suits people better I have no problem in remaking THIS POST!
to do list:
create google doc
insert own route
finish airport stuff
gather more resources on busing/train-ing to location and then to hotel.
bake uyama a cake
Figure out why Rane-luck doesn't transmit to this
create google doc
insert own route
finish airport stuff
gather more resources on busing/train-ing to location and then to hotel.
bake uyama a cake
Figure out why Rane-luck doesn't transmit to this
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