To the inauguration and back... in a day
A red, white and blue bus would be fitting.
Check out the itinerary for the "shuttle" that Yankees Trails is running from the Capital Region to DC for Barack Obama's inauguration in January:
Departure from Latham: 11:30 pm on January 19.
Departure from DC for return: 6 pm on January 20.
Yep, that's not getting back until the early morning of January 21. That's a long trip. But, hey, it's only $75. (We wonder if there's a Chinatown bus doing the same thing.)
It sounds like people are excited about making the trip, though. Another local bus company, Wade Tours, says it's sending six buses to DC for the inauguration. Its "one-day trip" is $100.
(Thanks, A!)
photo: Flickr user k_hargrav
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Okay, as a DC resident, I feel the need to post a PSA:
First, please be aware that, though they say you can see the inauguration, "see" is a loose term. Unless you plan on being on-stage and taking the Oath yourself (and even then is questionable), you need a ticket to get on the grounds. And even if you do have a ticket, there's no guarantee of getting in. Last inauguration (we're talking Bush here), there were thousands of people who had tickets and didn't get through security in time to see the event. And even if you do get in, you could be nowhere near the viscinity of the stage. I've asked around and the consensus is that the better bet is to watch the parade to the White House. You don't need tickets to stand along the side of Pennsylvania Avenue.
Second, for people who do brave it and the bus can't get into DC as warned, the area has a great transit system. Look up the Metro: www.wmata.com. Capitol South, Union Station, and the Smithsonian are the closest train stops to the Capitol (Federal Triangle, L'Enfant Plaza, and National Archives/Navy Memorial will get you within a hike of it). But be advised, there's a very good chance that the closest stops will be closed off for security reasons. It happens. Have a back-up plan for your back-up plan.
I'm not discouraging people from coming, just come prepared. The trip down is way too long of a trek to end up disappointed.
... said 23-Hour Alice Person on Nov 11, 2008 at 9:42 AM | link