Two hours, I would drive. My Guild had a bus trip to Houston one year, it's an 8 hour drive not counting traffic. That was definitely worth it. Each one of us had two seats to stretch our legs across the seats. Buses are like airline seats, not much room between them. I have actually gotten to where I like to attend shows by myself. If the show is great I can take as long as I want if it is small, I don't end up waiting for someone to finish. Some friends take forever at shows. If you take a friend only take one friend. That's a delight.

I would definitely go on the bus. All quilters I have met are fun and inviting. I would have a batch of new friends at the end of the ride.

Yes, I would do it. I don't like to drive long distances alone. As for strangers- being quilters you will soon meet a lot of new friends!
I don't know about motion sickness because I don't have it.

I hope you will decide to go. It will be a wonderful opportunity. I am sure there will be many on the bus who are visitors and if the guild invited you they will be very welcoming.

I have only taken a bus once to a quilt show, and that one was organized by the senior center to go to the Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show. The bus itself was fine, and I would have had no problem going alone, although that time I did go with a friend from the guild. The problem was that we were told to be back at the bus at 3, which was much too early. Most of us were sitting in our seats on time, ready to go, but one person was very late. It was hot sitting on the bus and waiting for one inconsiderate person. Then the driver took a longer route back that was much longer than necessary - I think he missed a turn. After that experience I always drove to Sisters in a private car with friends.

I'm sure most bus trips are better organized than that one, and I wouldn't hesitate to go based on not knowing anyone or worry about the comfort of the bus. I would want to know in advance what time the bus would arrive at the show and what time to be back at the bus, to be sure that time at the show was sufficient. And I would hope that the bus would not wait a long time for stragglers, but would tell them to find their own way home.

Have done bus trips thru our park district. The bus was very comfortable enough body and leg room! The group leader also brought two movies one for going and one for coming crack..the bus had on board screens.... Bring some hand work if you want to, or just enjoy the scenery.....after cruising the show, you will be glad to just sit back and relax on way home! I do believe most large shows have scooters for rent if needed..

I so agree. I can do the bus ride in the front without motion sickness, but reading or sewing would definitely make me car sick.

I recently went to the Lancaster PA show by myself for the first time and realized I am missing something always going to shows with friends because I don't make an effort to talk to people I don't know. I stayed outside the venue but took the shuttle bus to the big show so I didn't have to maneuver the car around Lancaster city. Well worth it. We had a lot of laughs. I guess it also depends on how comfortable you are with parking garages, etc., and if you can handle the type of bus.

I've done it in the past and made friends along the way. I don't have issues with motion sickness and didn't really notice noise other than low level conversation.

Yes, you should treat yourself to being driven to a quilt show. I have been to at least 4 shows. Was great we had games, magazines and treats. Even a show and tell, I will repeat, GO.