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Newark to NYC information, please
Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2008 2:28 pm
by gsabc
Making plans for audits in NJ and eastern PA. One will definitely get me flying into and out of Newark. So what are the recommendations for transportation to NYC and SyndieBAM auditions? Looking for taxi, bus or commuter rail/subway costs and time. No way will I drive into and out of the city.
gs, planning ahead
Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2008 2:35 pm
by ulysses5019
I'm sure that someone like goon or jess has exact info but I know there are a couple of trains that connect to the airport. I just don't know the names but New Jersey Transit (?) stops there. I have used that to travel between Princeton and Penn Station.
Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2008 2:39 pm
by ulysses5019
It was New Jersey Transit. Here is more information than you will ever need about Penn Station. I think kt has stayed at a hotel near there. It's about 35 some odd blocks to ABC. Make sure you get the Cash Cab.
Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2008 2:43 pm
by MarleysGh0st
I've nevered traveled between the airport and the city, but
AirTrain Newark will get you there, a lot cheaper than a taxi.
Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2008 3:20 pm
by Bob Juch
Do not even think of taking the trains!
First you have to take the airport shuttle train that goes past the parking garages to a little train station that services the airport. It's a long walk to the shuttle then another to the real train. When a train finally arrives there, you then take it just one stop to Newark Penn Station. You then must transfer to PATH which will take you to Penn Station in Manhattan. You'll then be at the hour and a half mark - at least.
Then you'll have to take a subway to Lincoln Center then walk to the studio. Another half hour minimum.
It might take less time if you do all that during rush hours, but then you might look like a used sardine by the time you get to the studio.
If I was travelling outside of rush hours, I would take a taxi from the airport to the Hoboken Water Taxi, take that, then a taxi from the other side to the studio.
I'm not masochistic enough to try that during rush hours.
Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2008 3:40 pm
by KillerTomato
Bob Juch wrote:Do not even think of taking the trains!
First you have to take the airport shuttle train that goes past the parking garages to a little train station that services the airport. It's a long walk to the shuttle then another to the real train. When a train finally arrives there, you then take it just one stop to Newark Penn Station. You then must transfer to PATH which will take you to Penn Station in Manhattan. You'll then be at the hour and a half mark - at least.
Then you'll have to take a subway to Lincoln Center then walk to the studio. Another half hour minimum.
It might take less time if you do all that during rush hours, but then you might look like a used sardine by the time you get to the studio.
If I was travelling outside of rush hours, I would take a taxi from the airport to the Hoboken Water Taxi, take that, then a taxi from the other side to the studio.
I'm not masochistic enough to try that during rush hours.
I disagree. First off, the PATH train isn't necessary, since the train from the Airport AirTrain goes direct to Penn Station. Ditto the line from Trenton/Philly. It's definitely the best bet from NJ. And even if you did have to transfer in Newark, another NJ Transit train comes every 5-10 minutes, so PATH is totally unnecessary.
From Penn Station, you can grab an A or C train up to Columbus Circle for another $2.
NJ Transit has a website, so that's a great place to start.
Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2008 3:45 pm
by TheConfessor
I've taken a taxi from Newark airport to near ABC studios a couple of times. Plan on over $60, plus tip.
Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2008 3:47 pm
by themanintheseersuckersuit
I took the train and was happy
Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2008 4:00 pm
by Bob Juch
KillerTomato wrote:Bob Juch wrote:Do not even think of taking the trains!
First you have to take the airport shuttle train that goes past the parking garages to a little train station that services the airport. It's a long walk to the shuttle then another to the real train. When a train finally arrives there, you then take it just one stop to Newark Penn Station. You then must transfer to PATH which will take you to Penn Station in Manhattan. You'll then be at the hour and a half mark - at least.
Then you'll have to take a subway to Lincoln Center then walk to the studio. Another half hour minimum.
It might take less time if you do all that during rush hours, but then you might look like a used sardine by the time you get to the studio.
If I was travelling outside of rush hours, I would take a taxi from the airport to the Hoboken Water Taxi, take that, then a taxi from the other side to the studio.
I'm not masochistic enough to try that during rush hours.
I disagree. First off, the PATH train isn't necessary, since the train from the Airport AirTrain goes direct to Penn Station. Ditto the line from Trenton/Philly. It's definitely the best bet from NJ. And even if you did have to transfer in Newark, another NJ Transit train comes every 5-10 minutes, so PATH is totally unnecessary.
From Penn Station, you can grab an A or C train up to Columbus Circle for another $2.
NJ Transit has a website, so that's a great place to start.
The train from EWR certainly didn't go to Penn Station in
New York when I tried it; it just went to Penn Station in
Newark. Maybe that was because it was off-peak?
Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2008 4:06 pm
by KillerTomato
Bob Juch wrote:
The train from EWR certainly didn't go to Penn Station in New York when I tried it; it just went to Penn Station in Newark. Maybe that was because it was off-peak?
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The New Jersey Coast Line and Northeast Corridor Line both go from EWR to Penn/NYC. But the Newark Penn Station is a stop along the way...if you'd stayed on the train, you'd have gotten there in two stops.
When I went from Bridgewater/Somerville to NYC, I had to take the Raritan line to Newark Penn, change trains (the wait was never more than a few minutes), then grab an NJCL or NEC to Penn Station NYC. Still better than the PATH.
Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2008 7:21 pm
by Bob Juch
KillerTomato wrote:Bob Juch wrote:
The train from EWR certainly didn't go to Penn Station in New York when I tried it; it just went to Penn Station in Newark. Maybe that was because it was off-peak?
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The New Jersey Coast Line and Northeast Corridor Line both go from EWR to Penn/NYC. But the Newark Penn Station is a stop along the way...if you'd stayed on the train, you'd have gotten there in two stops.
When I went from Bridgewater/Somerville to NYC, I had to take the Raritan line to Newark Penn, change trains (the wait was never more than a few minutes), then grab an NJCL or NEC to Penn Station NYC. Still better than the PATH.
Well, as Rick Blane said, "I was misinformed." The time I took it, the NJT employee told me I had to transfer at Newark. If I recall, PATH arrived first by half an hour so I took it.
Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2008 8:23 pm
by goongas
The Raritan Valley line ends at Newark Penn Station. The Jersey Coast line and the Northeast Corridor line both continue to New York City. (There are too many trains that go into the tunnel under the Hudson so they don't allow the Raritan Valley line in it).
The PATH train does not actually go to NYC Penn Station. The PATH train from Newark if you stay on it till the end goes to the World Trade Center site. You have to switch to another PATH train before getting to the World Trade Center to get to the Path 34th street station which is a block away from Penn Station.
Best bet is to take the Airtrain to the New Jersey Transit stop and board a train that is going to NYC. You can call 1-800-772-2222 to find out the next train.
Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2008 6:29 am
by gsabc
Thanks, all. Information printed and filed away. I'll have to see how schedules run (mine and 'BAM's) before deciding on the best path. Let the games begin!
Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2008 11:30 am
by gsn309
Eh... here is my recommendation:
Having done this numerous times (when my parents were living in Manhattan) I can tell you the Olympia Trails bus is by far the best option. The ONLY time you wouldn't want to take it is if there's some huge construction/traffic issue affected the tunnels.
Website is here:
http://www.coachusa.com/olympia/
They drop off and pick up right near both Penn Station and Grand Central, and run frequently during daytime hours.
Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2008 11:48 am
by marrymeflyfree
If you're arriving during a heavy traffic period, the AirTrain is the way to go. You take the monorail from the airport right to the train platform, and from there you're right into the city (with one or two quick stops along the way at Newark Penn and Secaucus depending on time of day).
If you're arriving at an off-peak time of day, take the Olympia Trails bus. It's the cheapest way, by far, and as long as there's no traffic to hold you up it is also the most convenient. They'll put your big luggage under the bus so you don't have to lug it on board with you (as you would with the train).
The other plus to the bus is that it lets out right on the street - with the AirTrain you'll have to negotiate the train station. When you have luggage to carry, it can be a PITA, especially since finding a working escalator or elevator can be a bit of a challenge most days.
The AirTrain is only a big more $$ than the bus. It used to be the same price as the bus if you bought your ticket the right way, but it seems they've disabled this feature the last few times I've taken it. (There's an airport surcharge on the train tickets, but you could get around it by buying two tickets at the kiosk: one from EWR to Newark Penn, and another from Newark Penn to NYPenn). If you can get the kiosk to do that for you, it will save you about $10 each way.