Driving to Memphis may be the best bet
It will take close to 16 hours, but driving to the Sweet 16 may be the best bet. "It's an easy drive, says Joe Fiorentino at AAA Travel in Camillus. "With gas prices the way they are, there are some savings for driving." Certainly compared to flying, which costs about $800 round trip from Syracuse, though Rochester has flights at $400 (it has a low-cost airline). SU is looking at chartering a plane for its Orange Pack members, and will make a decision on Tuesday. We also checked with area bus companies, which say they've had inquiries about charters, but nothing firm yet.
There is good news for fans who go to Memphis: Fiorentino says hotel space, even near the FedEx Arena, is available, and in the downtown area, or even further out, the rooms are reasonable. One caution: fans from several teams are looking at availabilities, and they're expected to go fast.
