Author Topic: So, how are YOU getting to the con? (Read 15310 times)

Irate Beldam · « **on:** August 25, 2006, 12:27:06 pm »

So how are you going to be getting to the con?

Plane? Train? Automobile~?

How far do you have to travel?

What past con-trip stories do you have to share~?

I myself have lived in Portland for about two years, now.
I've never been to the place where the con is being held, and honestly...

After searching mapquest and the google satelites, holy crap. This is NOT an easy place to get to.

The only thing I can think of doing it taking the lightrail MAX train to the Airport, and then getting a texi from there. Becasue I was NO FRIGGING CLUE how to get to Jantzen Beach. >_____O

But a word of advice--it's probably best to come over the Steel Bridge to get to Jantezen Beach. If only because that's the bridge that the lightrail goes over.

In any case, good luck to everyone trying to find it. o.O

anime_fan810808 · « **Reply #1 on:** August 25, 2006, 01:04:37 pm »

I'm going to take a plane to get to Oregon and then use the bus. Since I've never been there either I just checket the trimet website and it gave me the instructions I needed.

kylite · « **Reply #2 on:** August 25, 2006, 01:21:27 pm »

I will be taking the max to the airport and then the Red Lion Shuttle (free service) to the hotel

they run once every 15-30 minutes

Irate Beldam · « **Reply #3 on:** August 25, 2006, 01:25:46 pm »

Quote from: "kylite"

I will be taking the max to the airport and then the Red Lion Shuttle (free service) to the hotel they run once every 15-30 minutes

Oh, there is a free shuttle?!

NO TAXI FOR ME!

Whereabouts is this shuttle? I deffinitaly need to get on it. >_>

The con starts at 9am Saturday, correct? I have to be there by then! D:>>

@ Anime Fan: So Trimet it actually of use?
Gah, I use that site all the time, and constly it gives me the wrong bus schedual for the bus that comes past my house. Dx

Annoying. XD

kylite · « **Reply #4 on:** August 25, 2006, 01:48:18 pm »

when using the trimet site use the trip planner, NOT the schedules. the trip planne rruns on a gps tracking system. ALWAYS plan 5 minutes ahead of time minimum!

The con actually starts about 7:30 am saturday (registration and all that fun stuff), id be there as early as possible to get in line unless your grabbing pre-reg on friday night.

ambergen87 · « **Reply #5 on:** August 25, 2006, 01:52:48 pm »

My mom is driving me and a friend over the day before.

We live in Newberg, so we are only a hour away. *mutters* Traffic willing.

valliegirl · « **Reply #6 on:** August 25, 2006, 02:17:59 pm »

I've heard it said there's a bus line that goes in the general area of the con. That's most likely going to be my transportation.

Once I get there, I'm staying there the whole weekend. I'm from the Beaverton area, so it'll probably take well over an hour and a half to get there by bus.

Sasu-kitty · « **Reply #7 on:** August 25, 2006, 02:38:05 pm »

Fly to washington, drive to hotel. Reverse for trip home.

Trumby · « **Reply #8 on:** August 25, 2006, 02:50:07 pm »

Me personally, I'm taking the 72 all the way up to MLK & Alberta and grabbing the 6 to Vancouver. Getting off at the first Jantzen Beach stop (first one off the freeway), it's right in front of the Safeway. Takes about an hour and a half.

Getting home the exact opposite way on Tuesday morning when I check out.

For those interested in taking trimet: just use their trip planner! It's right on the front page. Set the day and time you want to arrive, put in your starting address, the arrival address (909 N. Hayden Island Drive) and you're good to go.

Kylite, are you sure they have a shuttle from the airport? I heard there was one from the expo center MAX stop, but hadn't heard about the airport one, though it does make sense.

For those of you driving: All you have to do is take I-5 north (from Portland) to the last exit before you go over the river and hit Washington. I believe the exit is "Marine Drive." It's the only way on or off Hayden Island so it's hard to miss.

Same thing for those of you coming from Washington, just the first exit once you're across the bridge and in Oregon.

The hotel will be on the east side of I-5, right on the river.

Shadow · « **Reply #9 on:** August 25, 2006, 03:05:43 pm »

I'm getting up at about 6am and if all goes smoothly, leave around 9am. I'm having my mom drive State Alchemist, another friend, and I to the con. We live in Canby, so it'll be about an hour long drive. (Unless traffic takes a turn for the worst.) Then on Sunday State Alchemist's dad is driving us.

We're all getting home the same way we came.

Irate Beldam · « **Reply #10 on:** August 25, 2006, 03:14:13 pm »

Quote from: "kylite"

when using the trimet site use the trip planner, NOT the schedules. the trip planne rruns on a gps tracking system. ALWAYS plan 5 minutes ahead of time minimum!

The con actually starts about 7:30 am saturday (registration and all that fun stuff), id be there as early as possible to get in line unless your grabbing pre-reg on friday night.

Oh wait, crud monkeys. That early?

Foooooock. =3

I didn't know we could get Pre-Reg on Friday.
But it makes little sense for me to go on Friday and stuff becasue I'd be wasting more money trying to get there. XD

I'll just got really early on Saturday. D:>>

kylite · « **Reply #11 on:** August 25, 2006, 03:28:59 pm »

it is verified abut the shuttle at the airport thanks to hawkeye who ha the pleasure of rudeing in it

and as for pre-reg on friday, we offfer this so u wont get stuck in line saturday morning. dont want anyone missing opening ceremonies!

Pie Row Maniac · « **Reply #12 on:** August 25, 2006, 03:37:22 pm »

Teleportation.

You learn a thing or two after a certain amount of anime >_>

Wolf Wood · « **Reply #13 on:** August 25, 2006, 03:42:12 pm »

im going by car but im gonna get there before 9 i hope i get the at 7 or 8:00am

aaero · « **Reply #14 on:** August 25, 2006, 04:21:29 pm »

Quote from: "Trumby"

Me personally, I'm taking the 72 all the way up to MLK & Alberta and grabbing the 6 to Vancouver. Getting off at the first Jantzen Beach stop (first one off the freeway), it's right in front of the Safeway. Takes about an hour and a half.

Getting home the exact opposite way on Tuesday morning when I check out.

For those interested in taking trimet: just use their trip planner! It's right on the front page. Set the day and time you want to arrive, put in your starting address, the arrival address (909 N. Hayden Island Drive) and you're good to go.

Kylite, are you sure they have a shuttle from the airport? I heard there was one from the expo center MAX stop, but hadn't heard about the airport one, though it does make sense.

For those of you driving: All you have to do is take I-5 north (from Portland) to the last exit before you go over the river and hit Washington. I believe the exit is "Marine Drive." It's the only way on or off Hayden Island so it's hard to miss.

Same thing for those of you coming from Washington, just the first exit once you're across the bridge and in Oregon.

The hotel will be on the east side of I-5, right on the river.

Yeah - it's exit #308 and I'm pretty sure it's clearly marked as the Jantzen beach exit. Just don't cross the bridge and end up in Washington ><.

Does it really take you an hour and a half from Clackamas? That's a bit of a trip.

On the original topic, I'll be driving in from Southern Portland. It's not more than 30 minutes away from me

anime_fan810808 · « **Reply #15 on:** August 25, 2006, 04:26:56 pm »

Quote from: "Pie Row Maniac"

Teleportation.

You learn a thing or two after a certain amount of anime >_>

Omg...I need to watch mor DBZ. I must learn this!!

Kimiski · « **Reply #16 on:** August 25, 2006, 04:30:52 pm »

I live in Salem, so Im only an hour away.
I'm carpooling with my group. (Me, Sister, 2 of her friends, and one of her friends boyfriends.)

Our Driver is known for being late.
So were making everyone stay over at our house the 1st, so we can leave right away and force her awake if we have too.

Kouta · « **Reply #17 on:** August 25, 2006, 04:42:12 pm »

Driving down from olympia... driving down to portland in a vehicle thats actually somewhat gas efficient for once o.O (miata)
The first 2 years of sakuracon where a pain... even though it was only in seatac... driving home really late at night/early in the morning falling asleep is not that fun... even with my car (the rx-7) being loud and the music up was still zzzzz

makichan · « **Reply #18 on:** August 25, 2006, 05:07:22 pm »

We're carpooling each other from forest grove... that being said, there's eight of us and hopefully there's confirmation on the van... hopefully the toyota, as well -___-;;
We're heading up the night before to pick up our badges and whatnot. Luckily I have an AWESOME friend that's letting us crash at his place for a few days. He even bought a few air mattresses for the occasion... he's my hero~*

Daidouji · « **Reply #19 on:** August 25, 2006, 05:19:12 pm »

I live in Nehalem OR. I'll be getting a car ride there. It'll take about 2 hours to get into portland. Ah...I went last year to kumoricon as Tsukasa from .hack sign. I met my future wife there *a girl who came up to me and was all fan girlish, which never happens to me, because i'm always the one who goes up to other people lol*. But that's the only thing i could call a past con story.

Trumby · « **Reply #20 on:** August 25, 2006, 05:32:16 pm »

Quote from: "kylite"

it is verified abut the shuttle at the airport thanks to hawkeye who ha the pleasure of rudeing in it

Excellent, good to know

Quote from: "aaero"

Does it really take you an hour and a half from Clackamas? That's a bit of a trip.

According to the trip planner, yeah it does. Though I don't think it took me that long last time I went up there. I'll find out on Sunday when I go for the meeting though

Panda · « **Reply #21 on:** August 25, 2006, 06:11:00 pm »

Driving from my home in eastern Washington. Should only take about 8 hours. This will be a super fast road trip compared to our annual AX road trip!

Last Kumoricon I went to was 2004 since I ended up getting really sick in 2005 so I had to cancel our trip. That really sucked. I guess that is why I am totally looking forward to Kumoricon this year!

PinqFuu · « **Reply #22 on:** August 25, 2006, 08:25:27 pm »

Quote from: "Panda"

Driving from my home in eastern Washington. Should only take about 8 hours. This will be a super fast road trip compared to our annual AX road trip!

Last Kumoricon I went to was 2004 since I ended up getting really sick in 2005 so I had to cancel our trip. That really sucked. I guess that is why I am totally looking forward to Kumoricon this year!

wow! eastern washington, double my trip. Coming from south everett, should be about 3-4 hrs. Leaving around 1pm from Seattle after picking up a friend.

Wez be carpoolin!

Miss_Deja_Vu · « **Reply #23 on:** August 26, 2006, 12:27:25 am »

I'M DRIVING!!! Well, technically walking since the hotel I'll be in is only like...5 blocks from the con...I think...O-o

superjaz · « **Reply #24 on:** August 26, 2006, 12:29:03 am »

ahh this year i'm lucky kendo boyfriend can drive

Keenon Williams · « **Reply #25 on:** August 26, 2006, 01:29:03 am »

I will arrive via giant frog.

And for all who saw through that, I will be coming up with my dad in his white Dodge pickup.

You know, Dodge is the PERFECT word to put on the front of a truck coming at you. They put Ram on the side, that means they're after your ass.

[/Gallagherism]

riverspree · « **Reply #26 on:** August 26, 2006, 05:25:27 am »

I will enter a car ...... 4 hours later...wait oh right portland rush hour traffic....ohhh ouch.......5 hours later I will arrive in great need of stable ground.....

yukimizu · « **Reply #27 on:** August 26, 2006, 06:49:02 am »

I'm coming from Gresham,(with my boyfriend) by the lovely Max. Probably ride out to the airport and get the red lion shuttle from there. (sounds like a much better idea than tracking down random busses)

NightBlade · « **Reply #28 on:** August 26, 2006, 08:07:50 am »

Um,
Is anyone here going to the meeting the 27th that's going through newberg?
I need a ride, every last one I've set up in the last three weeks has fallen through.

Help?

~Night

Negima · « **Reply #29 on:** August 26, 2006, 09:04:10 am »

Quote from: "riverspree"

I will enter a car ...... 4 hours later...wait oh right portland rush hour traffic....ohhh ouch.......5 hours later I will arrive in great need of stable ground.....

It all depends on what time you get into Portland. For some reason 3:30 seems to be when a rush comes by. Then there's the 5:00 rush. At least this is what I've gathered after visiting there so many times.

I'm driving and I'm trying to time it so I can get to Kumoricon early but at the same time avoid the traffic.

NightBlade · « **Reply #30 on:** August 26, 2006, 10:32:23 am »

anyone, anyone at all?
please, I'm beggin here, I need a ride

Waffles · « **Reply #31 on:** August 26, 2006, 12:21:50 pm »

I am getting to the con via the goggle mobile

NightBlade · « **Reply #32 on:** August 26, 2006, 12:25:32 pm »

Trying to get to the meeting right now, the con I have a ride for.
Unless they comp out on me too >.>

valliegirl · « **Reply #33 on:** August 26, 2006, 12:32:27 pm »

Quote from: "NightBlade"

Trying to get to the meeting right now, the con I have a ride for.
Unless they comp out on me too >.>

If you have 2 dollars, you can take the bus number 6 to get there.

riverspree · « **Reply #34 on:** August 26, 2006, 01:28:39 pm »

Quote from: "Negima"

Quote from: "riverspree"
I will enter a car ...... 4 hours later...wait oh right portland rush hour traffic....ohhh ouch.......5 hours later I will arrive in great need of stable ground.....

It all depends on what time you get into Portland. For some reason 3:30 seems to be when a rush comes by. Then there's the 5:00 rush. At least this is what I've gathered after visiting there so many times.

I'm driving and I'm trying to time it so I can get to Kumoricon early but at the same time avoid the traffic.

I would love to be up there around the early part of the afternoon, but I can never seem to get work off any earlier than noon, so every year I must endure the horror of the 5-10mph race through town.

NightBlade · « **Reply #35 on:** August 26, 2006, 05:12:20 pm »

bus doesn't run on the weekend in my parts.
I know I looked, no conecting buses run from here to the portland station or even to sherwood, and I haven't got enough money in the world to pay a cab

maetel · « **Reply #36 on:** August 26, 2006, 05:37:42 pm »

i'm driving~

maetel · « **Reply #37 on:** August 26, 2006, 05:42:11 pm »

Quote from: "Trumby"

For those of you driving: All you have to do is take I-5 north (from Portland) to the last exit before you go over the river and hit Washington. I believe the exit is "Marine Drive." It's the only way on or off Hayden Island so it's hard to miss.

Same thing for those of you coming from Washington, just the first exit once you're across the bridge and in Oregon.

The hotel will be on the east side of I-5, right on the river.

yes, it's very easy to get to from 1-5

coming from the south:
1-5N
exit 308 toward Jantzen Beach
stay straight to go on N Hayden Island Dr
turn right
turn left onto N Hayden Island Dr

GenkiIchigo · « **Reply #38 on:** August 27, 2006, 08:39:27 pm »

I'm going to drive all the way from Magalia, Ca....about 9 hours hehe. *Shall buy some Redbull*

Miss_Deja_Vu · « **Reply #39 on:** August 27, 2006, 08:49:39 pm »

Quote from: "anime_fan810808"

I'm going to take a plane to get to Oregon and then use the bus. Since I've never been there either I just checket the trimet website and it gave me the instructions I needed.

Wow, where are you coming from? O-o

Zennus · « **Reply #40 on:** August 28, 2006, 12:05:26 am »

Hm...well Living in Eugene, it will be a two hour dive up the I-5 and towards the hotel in my FORD. I hope it will make the trip -_-; but it gets good gas mileage, so I will be happy.

Two hours worth of Anime soundtracks and music ^_^

NightBlade · « **Reply #41 on:** August 28, 2006, 12:39:40 am »

*cough* Ford, Found On Road Dead, Driver Returns On Foot *cough cough*

INUYASHA_THE_DOG_BOY · « **Reply #42 on:** August 28, 2006, 01:23:25 am »

the only good ford is a ranger

INUYASHA_THE_DOG_BOY · « **Reply #43 on:** August 28, 2006, 01:25:18 am »

my parents are taking me since i can't yet get me licsence(sp?)

NightBlade · « **Reply #44 on:** August 28, 2006, 01:36:42 am »

>.> my packmates driving me.
At least he should be, everyone keeps compin out on me these days.

oh well, there's always the bus <.<
I just need a lift to sherwood if that happens.

miaki · « **Reply #45 on:** August 28, 2006, 02:20:01 pm »

i'm driving by myself the day before the con from eugene. *is going to see her friend who lives there*

SephiChan · « **Reply #46 on:** August 28, 2006, 06:27:53 pm »

My little brother and I are taking the train from Seattle. ^_^ This will be our first Kumoricon (we're Sakura Con natives), and we're excited.

Irate Beldam · « **Reply #47 on:** August 29, 2006, 08:12:55 am »

Quote from: "miaki"

i'm driving by myself the day before the con from eugene. *is going to see her friend who lives there*

You're coming to see Lucy? Or is it someone else you're comin' up to see? >____<

{ I'll probably be at the hotel on Friday, btw~~ }[/size]

miaki · « **Reply #48 on:** August 29, 2006, 04:04:43 pm »

Quote from: "Irate Beldam"

Quote from: "miaki"
i'm driving by myself the day before the con from eugene. *is going to see her friend who lives there*

You're coming to see Lucy? Or is it someone else you're comin' up to see? >____<

{ I'll probably be at the hotel on Friday, btw~~ }[/size]

my future roommate who you shall meet. i'll be in line to get the badges on friday, so there is a high chance you'll get to meet her, cus i'm dragging her along to get her badge as well. no lucy is still in eugene, love. she's coming up on friday, but she's going up separately than i, cus i'm leaving in the early afternoon, whereas she is most likely coming up in the evening. we'll see each other friday night, cus i'm assuming you sleeping in the hotel room friday night?

Irate Beldam · « **Reply #49 on:** August 29, 2006, 08:19:21 pm »

Quote from: "miaki"

Quote from: "Irate Beldam"
Quote from: "miaki"
i'm driving by myself the day before the con from eugene. *is going to see her friend who lives there*

You're coming to see Lucy? Or is it someone else you're comin' up to see? >____<

{ I'll probably be at the hotel on Friday, btw~~ }[/size]
my future roommate who you shall meet. i'll be in line to get the badges on friday, so there is a high chance you'll get to meet her, cus i'm dragging her along to get her badge as well. no lucy is still in eugene, love. she's coming up on friday, but she's going up separately than i, cus i'm leaving in the early afternoon, whereas she is most likely coming up in the evening. we'll see each other friday night, cus i'm assuming you sleeping in the hotel room friday night?

Heehee, it'd be cool to meet your roomate!

And yes, I will be staying on Friday night at the hotel with all you guys if I'm not spending the night at Jason's.

Which means mostly likely 99% yes, I'll be there. XD

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Author Topic: So, how are YOU getting to the con? (Read 15310 times)