Traveling from Las Vegas to Atlantic City
May 29th, 2014 at 11:04:09 PM
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What's the cheapest way to get there and back? Or what's the most efficient(?) way of getting there? I find using Spirit Airlines to Philadelphia and taking the train there the cheapest. It really makes for a long day/night though(about 11-14 hours if my memory serves right). If you make this trip enough times it gets really old. I'd personally pay a little more if I could cut down on the time. Any advice/suggestions?
$1700, 18, 19, 1920, 40, 60,... :/ Thx 'Do it again'. I'll try
May 29th, 2014 at 11:15:32 PM
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depending on when you're going, you can fly United from LAS to ACY stopping in Texas for like $550 RT.
Or Spirit from LAS to ACY stopping in Florida for like $600 RT.
Both are like 7 hrs out and 9 hrs back
Or Spirit from LAS to ACY stopping in Florida for like $600 RT.
Both are like 7 hrs out and 9 hrs back
May 29th, 2014 at 11:16:09 PM
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Seems like there is a Spirit flight, although no direct, from LV to DET to ACY. Total traveling time about 8.5 hours for approx $571.
Still shorter than 11 to 14 hours.
Still shorter than 11 to 14 hours.
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May 29th, 2014 at 11:21:50 PM
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Not sure about what dates you're looking at, but a quick look around for me dug up a 565$ LAS-IAH-ACY round trip for 7/9 hours of travel time.
May 30th, 2014 at 12:00:11 AM
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Wait a minute. I am confused as to how Mooseton came up with 11-14 hours. I fly from Vegas to Phila twice a year and its 4.5 hours going, an hour longer returning. It's a half hour train ride from the Philly airport to 30th street station where you catch the AC bound train (N. J. Transit). The train from Philly to AC is 90 minutes. Add in an hour for connections and you are talking 7 1/2 hours. Where did the 11-14 hours come from?
May 30th, 2014 at 12:11:33 AM
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Quote: sodawaterdepending on when you're going, you can fly United from LAS to ACY stopping in Texas for like $550 RT.
Or Spirit from LAS to ACY stopping in Florida for like $600 RT.
Both are like 7 hrs out and 9 hrs back
I was counting that trip as about 10 hours. When I fly I always try to arrive with a little relaxing time at the airport before the flight.
Thanks for the suggestions guys but I already knew those options were out there. Also, there were no specific dates. I've just done the flight from LAS to PHI + train rides route way too many times and I'll be doing it again sometime soon. It just seems there is no easy way to get there and back. Multiple flights vs. 1 flight and 2 trains. Multiple flights might save 1/2 hour to two hours overall with no delays I figure. If I can save myself $100/hour or so I might as well stick with the trains. If there's any other suggestions feel free to shoot em at me.
$1700, 18, 19, 1920, 40, 60,... :/ Thx 'Do it again'. I'll try
May 30th, 2014 at 12:20:33 AM
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When I fly to Philly, I like to fly overnight. My flight in two weeks leaves Vegas at 10:35 pm and arrives in Philly 6:15. Sleep on the plane and that way it doesn't feel like you are losing a whole day traveling.
May 30th, 2014 at 12:22:43 AM
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Quote: kewljWait a minute. I am confused as to how Mooseton came up with 11-14 hours. I fly from Vegas to Phila twice a year and its 4.5 hours going, an hour longer returning. It's a half hour train ride from the Philly airport to 30th street station where you catch the AC bound train (N. J. Transit). The train from Philly to AC is 90 minutes. Add in an hour for connections and you are talking 7 1/2 hours. Where did the 11-14 hours come from?
1.5 Arrive at Las 1 1/2 hours early
5 5 hour flight roughly
.25 Wait for Airport train
.25 Ride train to 30th Street Station
1.5 Wait for Atlantic City train *sometimes longer, sometimes less
1.5 Ride Atlantic City train
.25 Shuttle to hotel
Total there is 10.25 hours. Maybe I was including some time zone change or ride to the airport in LV before. Still, I've been doing these rides about every other month or once every 3 months for a while. It's exhausting but usually worth it :) I hate flying now though.
$1700, 18, 19, 1920, 40, 60,... :/ Thx 'Do it again'. I'll try
May 30th, 2014 at 12:28:51 AM
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Quote: kewljSleep on the plane and that way it doesn't feel like you are losing a whole day traveling.
Right on. I try to do that too but it's tough and not exactly rejuvenating. Safe travels to you in a couple weeks.
$1700, 18, 19, 1920, 40, 60,... :/ Thx 'Do it again'. I'll try
May 30th, 2014 at 3:02:16 AM
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Quote: kewljWait a minute. I am confused as to how Mooseton came up with 11-14 hours. I fly from Vegas to Phila twice a year and its 4.5 hours going, an hour longer returning. It's a half hour train ride from the Philly airport to 30th street station where you catch the AC bound train (N. J. Transit). The train from Philly to AC is 90 minutes. Add in an hour for connections and you are talking 7 1/2 hours. Where did the 11-14 hours come from?
I'm responding to the post you made after this one but I'm not quoting it just in case.
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May 30th, 2014 at 8:06:22 AM
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Years ago I made that trip every Sunday for 54 straight weeks returning every Thursday. I would fly to Philly and just rent a car and drive to AC.
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May 30th, 2014 at 8:39:03 AM
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Wow I thought I was going to be special.
I recommend flying into Philly and renting a car as well. Take care though, depending on the day and time, traffic could be pretty bad getting out of Philly. If you enjoy speeding, you will greatly enjoy the AC expressway.
I recommend flying into Philly and renting a car as well. Take care though, depending on the day and time, traffic could be pretty bad getting out of Philly. If you enjoy speeding, you will greatly enjoy the AC expressway.
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May 30th, 2014 at 8:40:37 AM
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Quote: Mooseton1.5 Arrive at Las 1 1/2 hours early
Very good point. Too often the time spent at the airport, and the time to get to the airport, isn't counted as "travel time." in some cases, counting all that amkes a 3.5 hour drive about equal to a 30 minute flight.
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May 30th, 2014 at 10:54:16 AM
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If you can swing one of those Tuesday deals, you should be aware that United now flies to ACY via connections.
Southwest and US Airways have been running a couple of nonstops daily between PHL and LAS for a couple of years now.
Southwest and US Airways have been running a couple of nonstops daily between PHL and LAS for a couple of years now.
