{"id":3177,"date":"2019-10-08T14:32:18","date_gmt":"2019-10-08T14:32:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gogocharters.com\/blog\/?p=3177"},"modified":"2024-06-14T18:47:35","modified_gmt":"2024-06-14T18:47:35","slug":"getting-college-bowl-game-via-charter-bus-step-step-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gogocharters.com\/blog\/getting-college-bowl-game-via-charter-bus-step-step-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Getting to a College Bowl Game via Charter Bus: A Step-by-Step Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>I grew up 20 minutes away from Clemson University, which means I grew up understanding two important facts: 1) college football is a big, big deal and 2) game-day traffic is the worst kind of traffic. But if your team makes it to the National Championship, you can\u2019t let that horrible traffic stop you from cheering them on (see fact 1.) So what to do?<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for group transportation, a charter bus could be a great option. GOGO Charters offers bus rentals capable of accommodating anywhere from 18 to 56 people. Whether you\u2019re with your extended family, your former fraternity, or your tailgating team, we can save you the hassle of losing each other\u2019s cars in traffic and trying to find parking.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3633 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/gogocharters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/fans-in-blue.jpg\" alt=\"A group of fans dressed in blue hold cups and cheer at a tailgate\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gogocharters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/fans-in-blue.jpg 750w, https:\/\/gogocharters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/fans-in-blue-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Our reservations team is available 24\/7 at <strong>1-855-826-6770. <\/strong>But if you\u2019ve never taken a charter bus to a college football game before and want to know what to expect before you call, I\u2019ve got you covered. Here\u2019s my step-by-step guide to traveling to your team\u2019s bowl game (and, hopefully, the National Championship) on a charter bus.<\/p>\n<h2>1. Decide when to book.<\/h2>\n<p>If you want to go the National Championship in January, you need to book your charter bus several months in advance, ideally in October. That can be a scary prospect when you don\u2019t know if your team is going to make the cut\u2014but it\u2019s also scary to imagine missing the moment your team becomes the National Champions.<\/p>\n<p>If your school is having a great year and you can afford a splurge, the risk of booking in advance could be worth it. Plus, even if it\u2019s not your team down on the field, you\u2019ll still get to see the two best teams in the country battle it out.<\/p>\n<p>But maybe you have zero interest in the National Championship if your team won\u2019t be there. That\u2019s okay. GOGO Charters might still be able to get you a last-minute bus to the National Championship or the Bowl game your team qualifies for, as long as we don\u2019t run out of buses. It\u2019s another kind of gamble.<\/p>\n<h2>2. Plan how to get there.<\/h2>\n<p>Though we may not know what teams will be in each bowl game or in the National Championship, we already know where the games will be held. If you\u2019re traveling to a game in your region, a charter bus offers all the fun of a road trip (friends and snacks!) without the stress of needing to drive.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3634\" src=\"https:\/\/gogocharters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/football-on-field.jpg\" alt=\"a lone football on a stadium field, with football players and bleachers visible int he background\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gogocharters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/football-on-field.jpg 750w, https:\/\/gogocharters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/football-on-field-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Trying to reach the other side of the country? You could organize an epic road trip, or you could book a flight and then reserve a minibus from the airport to the stadium. A minibus might seem like an unnecessary expense when you already bought plane tickets, but it can be immensely difficult to find enough rental cars or rideshares for group transportation during a bowl game, so a shuttle may be worth it.<\/p>\n<h2>3.\u00a0 Figure out who you\u2019re taking.<\/h2>\n<p>Tell your aunt, your college roommate, or your best friend that if they want to go to the game, they need to RSVP so you can get a headcount. When you tell us how many people you\u2019re bringing, we can figure out what buses you need and in what sizes.<\/p>\n<p>A headcount can also help you calculate whether a charter bus is an economical option. A price tag that seems high might become a lot more affordable when divided among 56 people, especially if you compare <a href=\"https:\/\/gogocharters.com\/charter-bus-prices\">the price of a seat on a charter bus<\/a> to the price of plane tickets and rental cars. (GOGO Charters prides ourselves on transparent pricing, so we won\u2019t charge additional fees after we give you a cost for your trip.)<\/p>\n<h2>4. Choose your amenities.<\/h2>\n<p>The buses we offer come with a range of features to keep you entertained during your road trip. Request free WiFi so you can stream <em>SportsCenter <\/em>on your tablet, or let us know you\u2019d like a TV with a DVD player and watch <em>Rudy <\/em>as a group.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3635\" src=\"https:\/\/gogocharters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/tailgate-grill.jpg\" alt=\"a fan grills meats at a tailgate, other fans visible chatting in the background\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gogocharters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/tailgate-grill.jpg 750w, https:\/\/gogocharters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/tailgate-grill-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Our amenities also aren\u2019t limited to entertainment. The buses have climate control to keep you comfortable, reclining seats, and overhead storage space. And if you need accessible features like wider aisles and a wheelchair lift, we\u2019ll be sure to find those for you.<\/p>\n<h2>5. Go to the game!<\/h2>\n<p>Once you figure out what you need from your bus, call GOGO Charters at <strong>1-855-826-6770. <\/strong>We\u2019ll make your reservation for you. All you have to do is meet the charter bus at your designated location, climb onboard, and relax.<\/p>\n<p>An experienced driver can get you to the game while you push your seat back, watch a few movies, and check Instagram. When you arrive, your bus will probably be able to drop you off much closer to the stadium than you would be allowed to park. Stroll to your seats, cheer on your team, eat a few sausages or veggie burgers, and have a couple of beers without worrying about driving. Your bus will pick you up after the game is over and take you safely back to your hotel, where you can continue the celebration (we\u2019ll just assume it\u2019ll be a celebration.)<\/p>\n<h2>Book Your Bus for the College Football Playoffs<\/h2>\n<p>If you think this might be your team\u2019s year, book your charter bus before Halloween rolls around to ensure you\u2019ll have group transportation to the National Championship Game. Call GOGO Charters at <strong>1-855-826-6770,<\/strong> and we\u2019ll make sure you get to the game. As for your team? We can\u2019t guarantee they\u2019ll be there, but we\u2019ve got buses if they need some.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I grew up 20 minutes away from Clemson University, which means I grew up understanding two important facts: 1) college football is a big, big deal and 2) game-day traffic is the worst kind of traffic. 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