Winnipeg -> Toronto

[InToXiCoLoGisT]

You guys know of the cheapest way to go about this? I've been looking into ride shares on Kijiji, Greyhound charges $250 round-trip (advanced). I also cannot go on a airplane.

Anyone looked into cross Canada trips lately that can throw some advice up for me?

[Rimbaud]

done greyhound toronto to edmonton (don`t)

keep looking at ride shares

if there are any hostels where you are, put up a sign there, saying you wanna share the gas $

[Spade]

google 'rail sales'. never used it myself but i've heard with some luck and patience you can really cover some ground for very little money

you could always just use your thumb, it works!

[Mor3BL7]

for about 450$ i believe you can get a greyhound international ticket, which gives you unlimited travel to united states and canada for 60 days.

[InToXiCoLoGisT]

Thanks for the advice guys! It's getting a little too chilly out for hitchin'. Ontario is not a fun place to be stranded.

Rim, I used to bus to regina from winnipeg before I has a license, even that 8 hour ride was shit, but hey, i kept my head on my shoulders.

Originally Posted by Mor3BL7

for about 450$ i believe you can get a greyhound international ticket, which gives you unlimited travel to united states and canada for 60 days.

http://www.discoverypass.com/scripts...sp?TourID=1433

Actually, that's really fucking sweet.

[Spade]

Originally Posted by Intoxicologist

too chilly out for hitchin'. Ontario is not a fun place to be stranded.

oh, right. didn't think about that because i'm sweating right now

[Euda]

VIA has great special deals. Their regular fares can be brutal, but their deals are completely solid.

http://www.viarail.ca/en/deals/winnipeg-toronto

[InToXiCoLoGisT]

Originally Posted by Euda

VIA has great special deals. Their regular fares can be brutal, but their deals are completely solid.

http://www.viarail.ca/en/deals/winnipeg-toronto

When I get my thanks back, I'm going to hit up every post I find of yours for now on.

How can they even justify making a profit off that price?

Oh, I see.

You probably gotta pay 3x that to come back, unless you wait a whole week till the next Thursday.
Still, less than $100, amazing!

[Euda]

I don't think they can't justify a profit at all, but it beats the hell out of an empty seat.

Plus, it can be great advertising. Not that many people take Via anymore and some positive word of mouth can be great for them. I've only taken Via once, but it was a good experience. Have you taken the train before?

[InToXiCoLoGisT]

Originally Posted by Euda

I don't think they can't justify a profit at all, but it beats the hell out of an empty seat.

Plus, it can be great advertising. Not that many people take Via anymore and some positive word of mouth can be great for them. I've only taken Via once, but it was a good experience. Have you taken the train before?

I've taken a train across the city, or from small town to a small town .(illegally)

What part of Canada are you from?

[arleybob]

Last summer I drove from Winnipeg to Calgary - about 16 hours give or take, each way. Also drove from Winnipeg to Montreal, about 20 hours give or take.

As far as I know, Toronto is only another two hour's drive from Montreal. With a fairly economic car, the gas shouldn't cost too much. Especially if you aren't traveling alone.

[InToXiCoLoGisT]

Holy shit, another 'pegger on &Z?

You're the only one I know from the same city as me.

I don't really want/can't drive for the next couple months. (dui)

I did a straight drive from Gimli all the way to Fort Mac, AB.(through the narrows, battleford, cold lake) That was about 16 hours or so too, so the driving distance isn't an issue.

Thanks for the advice!

[water bottle]

Winnipeg? Just go any direction and don't stop driving until you stop seeing gasoline huffing natives. Sorry, that was rude .

[InToXiCoLoGisT]

Originally Posted by water bottle

Winnipeg? Just go any direction and don't stop driving until you stop seeing gasoline huffing natives. Sorry, that was rude .

Anyway but north, it only gets worse.