"To survive the trip" means to successfully endure or make it through a journey or experience without any harm or negative consequences. Full definition
Best to cut your losses on an old man who won't survive a trip across the ocean. (bookbrowse.com)
It was a challenge, but since surviving that trip with just a carry on I've managed to become a «no checked bags» girl and have never looked back. (livehalffullblog.com)
These toxic chemicals help make chicken nuggets possible to survive the trip from the factory to the restaurant because they keep the very few organic materials that are in the chicken from going bad. (greenclaud.com)