Quickest way to get from Philly to NYC
Dec 15th, 2016, 12:37 PM
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Quickest way to get from Philly to NYC
Hello there! I want to know the quickest way to get from Philly to NYC? We are staying at a hotel on 56th and 5th Avenue and with Christmas traffic, I just want to plan ahead. We will be driving our rental car.
Dec 15th, 2016, 01:32 PM
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Will you need a car after or before your NY visit? You certainly won't need it in NYC. Amtrak is so easy and arrives at Penn station, then taxi to your hotel. I would think your boys would love the train ride too.
Dec 15th, 2016, 01:43 PM
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You know Happy - I haven't even thought of that. We arrive in the Philly airport and I just assumed we would need a car to get to our Philly hotel and then explore in Philly. We are actually in Philly for a medical appointment before going to NYC for fun. Would it be cheaper to UBER everything? Our rental car for two days I believe was $150.
Dec 15th, 2016, 02:09 PM
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An example of tolls: sounds like you plan to travel from Philadelphia to NYC and then back to Philadelphia. EACH WAY you may have as much as an $11 toll on the NJ Turnpike and an additional $15 to cross the Hudson River by bridge or tunnel to reach Manhattan.
Dec 15th, 2016, 02:10 PM
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Trust me, you do NOT want to be driving to a hotel on 5th and 56th Street this month. NYC won't be fun after that horrendous drive, andn that is just from the bridge or tunnel crossing to the hotel. Between the usual holiday snarls and the street closings near Trump Tower it will be a nightmare to drive to your hotel. Not to mention the parking charge.
This afternoon the police closed all of East 56th Street and the honking horns of the frustrated drivers could probably be heard all the way to Philadelphia.
If you do decide to drive in, I'd plan on at least 90 minutes from the Manhattan side of the tunnel to the hotel. Unless you go late at night or at the crack of dawn.
This afternoon the police closed all of East 56th Street and the honking horns of the frustrated drivers could probably be heard all the way to Philadelphia.
If you do decide to drive in, I'd plan on at least 90 minutes from the Manhattan side of the tunnel to the hotel. Unless you go late at night or at the crack of dawn.
Dec 15th, 2016, 02:50 PM
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> I will need a car while we are in Philly I think
You will NOT need a rental car for two days in Philly. You can ride a cab to downtown for a LOT less than $75, at which point two, $12 Independence Passes
http://www.septa.org/fares/pass/independence.html
will be all you need. I'd even recommend buying the IP at the airport, then get downtown and anywhere around Philly your first day for $24.
If you have specific questions on how to use the IP to get from PHL to your hotel, or to get around Philly while here, feel free to ask.
You will NOT need a rental car for two days in Philly. You can ride a cab to downtown for a LOT less than $75, at which point two, $12 Independence Passes
http://www.septa.org/fares/pass/independence.html
will be all you need. I'd even recommend buying the IP at the airport, then get downtown and anywhere around Philly your first day for $24.
If you have specific questions on how to use the IP to get from PHL to your hotel, or to get around Philly while here, feel free to ask.
Dec 15th, 2016, 04:35 PM
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Thinking you should bag the car.
You DEFINITELY don't want one in the City - geez, I don't want one in NYC and I'm from there. Those people drive like New Yorkers (although it could be worse, they could drive like Bostonians).
You DEFINITELY don't want one in the City - geez, I don't want one in NYC and I'm from there. Those people drive like New Yorkers (although it could be worse, they could drive like Bostonians).
Dec 15th, 2016, 06:26 PM
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I think a car is a really bad idea for either city. In Philly as well you will have to pay for parking - overnight and each time you move it.
Really it will be cheaper to take taxis and Amtrak. Just make sure you buy train tickets at least 2 week in advance to get discounts and use the regular NE Corridor trains - not the Acela.
Really it will be cheaper to take taxis and Amtrak. Just make sure you buy train tickets at least 2 week in advance to get discounts and use the regular NE Corridor trains - not the Acela.
Dec 15th, 2016, 07:18 PM
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> What city is the NE Corridor trains?
These Amtrak trains (basically) run between Boston & Washington. The Acela trains run at a higher speed, and cost substantially more -- for almost all travelers between Philly & NYC, just not worth the extra cost. Trains between these two cities are frequent enough
http://www.amtrak.com/ccurl/203/1019...2-111416,0.pdf
that you can schedule your departure at your convenience.
These Amtrak trains (basically) run between Boston & Washington. The Acela trains run at a higher speed, and cost substantially more -- for almost all travelers between Philly & NYC, just not worth the extra cost. Trains between these two cities are frequent enough
http://www.amtrak.com/ccurl/203/1019...2-111416,0.pdf
that you can schedule your departure at your convenience.
Dec 16th, 2016, 08:28 AM
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The Acela will cut only a minimum amount of time from your trip - Philly and NYC aren't far apart. They're closer than LA and San Diego or Chicago and Milwaukee. All trains running from DC to NYC will stop at Philly.
Dec 17th, 2016, 09:11 PM
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I think we are still deciding on driving the car from Philly to NYC. We have our two toddlers and our car seats and all our luggage and we don't want to have to wait for any train schedules and just want to hop in the car and head off the minute we can.
That being said - what is the fastest way to get from Philly to NYC? (56th and 5th Avenue is our hotel)
That being said - what is the fastest way to get from Philly to NYC? (56th and 5th Avenue is our hotel)
Dec 18th, 2016, 03:32 AM
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Jersey Turnpike to the Lincoln Tunnel. There are many exits at the tunnel but you want to head north and east. And good luck with the holiday traffic and Trump security as far as a specific route is concerned. Fifth Avenue runs south and 56 street west to eat.
https://newyork.placeilive.com/New_Y...73786500001/17
http://nymag.com/daily/intelligencer...is-in-nyc.html
https://newyork.placeilive.com/New_Y...73786500001/17
http://nymag.com/daily/intelligencer...is-in-nyc.html
Dec 18th, 2016, 07:02 AM
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Thank you very much for telling us about all your luggage and your kids now instead of at the beginning as well as your priorities about waiting and schedules but you DID ask about "the fastest way" and everybody here told you the answer.
Go ahead and ignore it but IMO you are not going to "just hop in the car..."
Go ahead and ignore it but IMO you are not going to "just hop in the car..."
Dec 18th, 2016, 08:13 AM
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Hello
We drive in Manhattan all the time. Try to avoid morning and evening rush hours. Take Pennsylvania Turnpike to NJ Turnpike.
Then, I would actually take the Holland Tunnel (second exit out of the tunnel and head due west toward the water - you want to get on West steet) go south on West Street and come up around the tip of Manhattan on the FDR north. Exit at 42nd street and take 1st ave north and make a left on East 55th. This is somewhat out of the way, but you avoid crossing 5th ave and the midtown traffic. The FDR usually runs pretty well, depending on time of day. Also, call the hotel and see if there are parking/security issues related to Trump tower.
We drive in Manhattan all the time. Try to avoid morning and evening rush hours. Take Pennsylvania Turnpike to NJ Turnpike.
Then, I would actually take the Holland Tunnel (second exit out of the tunnel and head due west toward the water - you want to get on West steet) go south on West Street and come up around the tip of Manhattan on the FDR north. Exit at 42nd street and take 1st ave north and make a left on East 55th. This is somewhat out of the way, but you avoid crossing 5th ave and the midtown traffic. The FDR usually runs pretty well, depending on time of day. Also, call the hotel and see if there are parking/security issues related to Trump tower.
