Which NYC subway should I take?

Old Apr 22nd, 2014, 07:35 PM
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Which NYC subway should I take?

From Port Authority ( 625 Eighth Ave) , I want to travel to 700 Third Ave, zip 10164. Which subway train should I take? About how long will this ride take?

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Old Apr 22nd, 2014, 07:44 PM
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700 Third Avenue is very close to Grand Central Take the Shuttle follow the signs to the Grand Central Shuttle it may also read as 42nd Street Shuttle.. look for the "S" it will take you across town.
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Old Apr 22nd, 2014, 08:07 PM
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Or take the crosstown bus on 42nd Street.
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Old Apr 22nd, 2014, 08:13 PM
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Use www.hopstop.com for all types of directions. It will give you all sorts of options, adjusted for the time of day. (below is at 12:30 AM!) As you can see it is only $7.40 for a cab, and 4 minutes vs 30 mins+. Make sure you choose the correct bourough,,there's a Third Ave in Brooklyn too.

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[walk][E Train][walk]/ walking:9 min Total trip:30 min
$2.50
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[walk][M42 Bus][walk] /walking:5 mins Total trip:39 mins
$2.50

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[NYC Taxi] -- Total trip: 4 mins
$7.40
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[walk] - walking:21 mins Total trip:21 mins
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Old Apr 22nd, 2014, 08:33 PM
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The fastest way is clearly by the shuttle.
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Old Apr 23rd, 2014, 03:19 AM
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I would NOT take a cab. It would take you way longer than 4 minutes to find one and during the day taking a cab crosstown won't a lot faster than walking.

For the subway take the S to Grand Central then head over to 3rd Ave.
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Old Apr 23rd, 2014, 04:50 AM
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From Port Authority, take the S (gray - GRAND CENTRAL bound) or the 7 (purple - MAIN ST-FLUSHING bound) across town to the Grand Central stop. Walk the rest of the way. It will take you about 15 minutes, depending on how long you have to wait for the train.
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Old Apr 23rd, 2014, 04:54 AM
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I'd just walk. The Shuttle -- well I guess it has its purpose in inclement weather -- but mainly you walk and walk through subway stations and a tunnel, then board it for a short ride, then walk and walk through subway stations and a long tunnel again. If the weather's nice it is much more pleasant above ground.
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Old Apr 23rd, 2014, 05:00 AM
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Sorry, but the advice to take the Shuttle is incorrect in this case even though it goes to Grand Central.

If you are coming from the Port Authority, it's much faster and easier to take the 7 train. Then exit to the right as you leave the train and get out at the far (Queens-bound) end of the station. You'll be very close to Third Avenue then and will avoid the worst of the foot traffic around Grand Central.
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Old Apr 23rd, 2014, 06:07 AM
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Doug is right. I always forget about the 7.
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Old Apr 23rd, 2014, 07:13 AM
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Get in the front of the 7 train and this is easier.
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Old Apr 23rd, 2014, 09:39 AM
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Is walking out of the question? This is not a long walk, probably about 15 minutes -- 20 if you're slow. Walking within the subway system, waiting for the train, taking the short ride, and walking when you get to the other end might take as long or perhaps save you 5 minutes or so.
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What is this silly HopStop so many people are talking about? I entered how to get from 5th Ave and 51st St to Penn Station. It told me to walk to 5th and 53rd, take the E to 42nd St, and 8th, walk East to 7th and take the 1 to 34th. Huh? Why in the world wouldn't you stay on the E one more stop and just get off AT Penn Station? I've seen similar directions there.
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The next time a computer takes the train or drives according the directions they give, I will believe them.
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Old Apr 24th, 2014, 03:39 AM
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hmmm. Back at my computer today, I can't bring up those directions I described above on HopStop. But on my Iphone, I still get the same directions. I just did it again and it still comes up with the same absurd directions to transfer from the E to the 1 at 42nd Street. Maybe HopStop isn't that compatible with Iphones or mobile? But isn't that the point of HopStop, to be able to find them when you are out and about?
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Old Apr 24th, 2014, 06:47 AM
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I've have the HopStop app on my mobile and find it very useful for navigating public transportation in NYC.

I do agree with Patrick's point that sometimes walking can be as or nearly as quick as riding.
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Old Apr 24th, 2014, 06:52 AM
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I just use google maps as my single navigation app on my iPhone. They have routing options for walking, car, bike, and public transportation.
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