You are getting good advice from those that are saying a girl who breaks up by text (which BTW is so very Britney Spears kind of trashy) after 2 & 1/2 years isn't worth it and if you have to pawn something to make it to see her, then that is indicative of bigger problems. However, 2 & 1/2 years is a long time to be with someone and not get proper closure. If you don't get closure it may weigh on you heavily. Also, you might ask yourself "What If" for some time if you don't give it one more shot or do whatever it is you think you can do. It doesn't sound worth it or like it will work though. Still, I think you need to do whatever you can to see her one last time to get closure or what it is you need.