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New Web Service gives side by side comparison of ground and air modes of travel options

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Posted by CandOforprogress2 on Friday, April 1, 2016 11:06 AM

For Albany NY to New York City it showed the departure times for a dozen or so Bus Companies that ply that route. The problem with "Chinatown Buses" is that the station is not always in a safe neighborhood to leave your car overnight. As for rest stops for me its every 3 hours for potty breaks and food and coffee.The older you are the more stops you make.I am waiting for the Google RV that you could go on autopilot and then go the kitchenette and fix yourself a drink and a PandB sandwich

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Posted by V.Payne on Thursday, March 31, 2016 8:45 PM

Interesting, thanks for the post, does it allow for a time range for departures or arrivals?

Also, the drive time seems to be unlimited houurs at close to the speed limit, same as Google's engine. It would be interesting to see a driving option engine that figures meal and rest stops based on time of day.  I sometimes average just 55 mph during the day compared to Google's close to speed limit based estimates. I had heard they did actual trip times but it must be while moving.

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New Web Service gives side by side comparison of ground and air modes of travel options
Posted by CandOforprogress2 on Wednesday, March 30, 2016 3:33 PM

It alows you to plan combos of intercity bus (Including Chinatown Buses and rail along with air options anywhere on the planet

http://www.rome2rio.com/

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