[Christopher149]

857 has only ever traveled to events: we've driven anywhere from 3 hours (closest event) to ~12 hours (St. Louis / Ypsilanti-MSC), and we flew when CMP was in Atlanta (though I was a student and can't speak to the planning for that).

How far away do you plan to travel?
Keep in mind regions around you (or that you are in) which may be districts or are switching (it appears the DC Capitol region may be switching soon)
Do you plan to travel internationally?

We've carpooled and brought a trailer, we've carpooled and brought the robot and supplies in a minivan, and we've used a charter bus which brought the robot and supplies. We've chartered buses for St. Louis and for shorter distances if we bring other teams (we have ~15 students).

We typically (at least recently) have charged a fee to the students for each trip, though we do not charge for team membership.

For certain cities, make sure to book hotels early.

By the way, I'm slightly jealous of you having a local event.