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14hr Train ride direct from Clemson to Sugar Bowl
Dec 4, 2017, 7:19 PM
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Train runs daily from Greenville to Metrodome. Goes through Clemson, but not sure how often it stops here. Prices start at $120 each way.
Depart Clemson at 5:40a. Arrive New Orleans at 7:30p right next to stadium. They even have sleeper cars, wifi and showers.
Party for a few hours after the game as it departs Tuesday morning at 7:00a returning you to Clemson at 10:00p that night.
https://www.amtrak.com/content/###/projects/dotcom/english/public/documents/timetables/Crescent-Schedule-090217.pdf (replace ### in link with d-a-m)
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Re: 14hr Train ride direct from Clemson to Sugar Bowl
Dec 4, 2017, 7:39 PM
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wait, does tigernet actually censor the word ###
That's insane. They shouldn't even censor the homonym, much less a word describing a barrier to contain water. I guess they don't want people recommending a visit to Hoover ###.
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Re: 14hr Train ride direct from Clemson to Sugar Bowl
Dec 4, 2017, 7:43 PM
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In 1981, when Clemson played Tulane, a travel agent organized a trip on the train out of Clemson.
My parents went on it and had a blast. A lot of Tiger fans went.
Would think there would be an opportunity for an agent to make some $$$ again this year doing the same type of trip.
Maybe New Year's Eve is a limiting factor and room rates are inflated because of the Bowl game.
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Re: 14hr Train ride direct from Clemson to Sugar Bowl
Dec 4, 2017, 7:53 PM
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I did that as well. Only downside was the 10 miles or so going over the water at the lake east of Nola. Track just a few feet above water and of course no side rails. A bit spooky. A one day trip without staying over one night would be tough but better than driving. Clemson station was closed for the overpass project but I don’t know if it has reopened yet.
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Re: 14hr Train ride direct from Clemson to Sugar Bowl
Dec 4, 2017, 7:46 PM
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I rode that once when I went home for Christmas. Lived about an hour and half from NO. Little town, Laurel, MS. Train stops there. No phones like today. Long, long trip.
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Re: 14hr Train ride direct from Clemson to Sugar Bowl
Dec 4, 2017, 9:37 PM
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The meter high club
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Re: 14hr Train ride direct from Clemson to Sugar Bowl
Dec 4, 2017, 9:38 PM
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used to take that same train from Clemson to Philly. It goes through Clemson every single night.
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Re: 14hr Train ride direct from Clemson to Sugar Bowl
Dec 4, 2017, 9:45 PM
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I did that and not sure I do it again. Riding 28 hours in a span of 60 hours would be a little too much.
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Re: 14hr Train ride direct from Clemson to Sugar Bowl
Dec 4, 2017, 11:28 PM
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My wife and I rode this train in 1981 to the Tulane game. It was a very long 14 hrs. I hope the cars are more comfortable than in 1981. The train swayed a lot and my wife got seasick. Anyway, that was her excuse when we finally got to our hotel. ??
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I’m picturing a Greyhound Bus-like environment
Dec 4, 2017, 11:45 PM
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complete with dirty seats, homeless people, etc.
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I took the train to Tampa to watch
Dec 5, 2017, 12:26 AM
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Clemson play Illinois many moons ago. Had a fantastic time.
Upgrade to business class if available.
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