Gerald A wrote:
Ray Saintonge wrote:
The $85 per person depends on having 68 people in the coach.
That's an
optimistic number, even for places as close together as Toronto and
Montreal. ... and 2 x $85 is still more than $145. Piling 4 people
into a car and splitting about $100 for gas is still cheaper.
Agreed, it's cheaper to rent a car, but I'm sure we might be able to
get something more out of VIA. Much more comfy then a car or an
airplane, most trips have a snack bar and it seems WiFi. If there is
any interest, I'll see if they do better rates for non-profit groups.
Perhaps I'm just showing my age, but is it really necessary to have WiFi
all the way? The land trip between Montreal and Toronto only takes five
or six hours. It's not particularly uncomfortable if you limit yourself
to four people in the car, more if you have a van. The 401 is heavily
travelled, and there are restaurants along the way. The other benefit
of having you car is that it is available for your use when you get there.
Coming from Vancouver I have no choice but to fly. I've done the drive
before each way in four days, but that's only if I'm pushing it.
Ray.