Newark airport to Manhattan
Feb 12th, 2007, 12:47 PM
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Newark airport to Manhattan
My 23 years old dughter is flying from Milan to Newark (EWR) at the beginning of March.
Can you please let me know which the best transport connection from the airport to downtown Manhattan?
She is looking for a public transport (no taxi) such as bus or train.
She is travelling alone.
Grazie for your help, arrivederci.
Gianni (Milan, Italy)
Can you please let me know which the best transport connection from the airport to downtown Manhattan?
She is looking for a public transport (no taxi) such as bus or train.
She is travelling alone.
Grazie for your help, arrivederci.
Gianni (Milan, Italy)
Feb 12th, 2007, 12:54 PM
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She should take a taxi or reserve a car service ... www.dial7.com
Public transportation will take forever (multiple transfers) and can be tough with luggage.
Where specifically is she going in Manhattan?
Public transportation will take forever (multiple transfers) and can be tough with luggage.
Where specifically is she going in Manhattan?
Feb 12th, 2007, 01:02 PM
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I have never understood the point of the first response since it intentionally ignores the question (no taxi).
Contrary to Gekko's response, there are buses (from outside each terminal) that travel directly to the Port Authority and Grand Central Station, with a few interim stops, and also a train to Penn Station. From any of these destinations, she can take the subway or bus to her final destination.
I usually find the bus to be the simplest way to get to Manhattan -- they arrive frequently, are inexpensive (I think around US$15 one way) and she can pay for the ticket on the bus.
I have taken public transportation to the airports dozens of times and have never found it difficult (but then again, I have never felt the need to bring my entire wardrobe with me).
Michael
Contrary to Gekko's response, there are buses (from outside each terminal) that travel directly to the Port Authority and Grand Central Station, with a few interim stops, and also a train to Penn Station. From any of these destinations, she can take the subway or bus to her final destination.
I usually find the bus to be the simplest way to get to Manhattan -- they arrive frequently, are inexpensive (I think around US$15 one way) and she can pay for the ticket on the bus.
I have taken public transportation to the airports dozens of times and have never found it difficult (but then again, I have never felt the need to bring my entire wardrobe with me).
Michael
Feb 12th, 2007, 01:22 PM
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Fact: Taxi is the best option, regardless of Gianni's initial request.
Bus? To Port Authority? Then transfer to a subway to get downtown? Maybe have to transfer subway lines? With luggage (she's coming from Milan)?
And how 'bout the time requirement? Say 2 hours?
Gianni, do your daughter a favor and have her take a taxi or car service.
www.dial7.com
Bus? To Port Authority? Then transfer to a subway to get downtown? Maybe have to transfer subway lines? With luggage (she's coming from Milan)?
And how 'bout the time requirement? Say 2 hours?
Gianni, do your daughter a favor and have her take a taxi or car service.
www.dial7.com
Feb 12th, 2007, 01:29 PM
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Taking the bus or train are definitely doable. Not the easiest, but definitely okay for a 23-year old Italian girl.
Let us know where exactly she's going, and we'll tell you if the bus or train is preferred.
Let us know where exactly she's going, and we'll tell you if the bus or train is preferred.
Feb 12th, 2007, 02:11 PM
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Yes, it's important to know
>exactly where she's going (or the general neighborhood)
>how much luggage she will have
>time of day she's traveling
>is she alone?
Here are all the options
http://www.panynj.gov/aviation/egtsfram.htm
>exactly where she's going (or the general neighborhood)
>how much luggage she will have
>time of day she's traveling
>is she alone?
Here are all the options
http://www.panynj.gov/aviation/egtsfram.htm
Feb 12th, 2007, 03:59 PM
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Since you daughter is young and presumably healthy - and I imagine will have little luggage, she can take public transit into the city. but - it will take a while, several changes and she will have to schlep her luggage up and downstairs and along long underground passageways.
the details depend on exactly where she's going - you need to tell us specifically for us to give directions.
However- for me - I would get a cab. Granted significantly more money - but I'm allergic to luggage on public transit (esp the NYC subway system) and all the aggravation simple isn;t worth saving a few $ IMHO.
the details depend on exactly where she's going - you need to tell us specifically for us to give directions.
However- for me - I would get a cab. Granted significantly more money - but I'm allergic to luggage on public transit (esp the NYC subway system) and all the aggravation simple isn;t worth saving a few $ IMHO.
Feb 13th, 2007, 04:22 AM
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First of all: grazie!
I don't think that my daughter has any problem with luggage size / weight ..
She is going to decide in which part of Manhattan has to book the hotel (godd but budget location, any input?).
I'll let you know.
Ciao.
Gianni P.
I don't think that my daughter has any problem with luggage size / weight ..
She is going to decide in which part of Manhattan has to book the hotel (godd but budget location, any input?).
I'll let you know.
Ciao.
Gianni P.
Feb 13th, 2007, 05:05 AM
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I'll be jumping on the bandwagon against Gekko's taxi advice. Public transit to Newark is very easy, and in all my years of living in NYC, I've never taken a taxi there (and never would, to be honest). At least quadruple the price of public transit.
Unfortunately, there simply aren't any real "budget" areas of Manhattan, but some of the cheapest hotels in the city are actually within easy walking distance of Penn Station, in the Herald Square area. The Wolcott is often a budget choice for European travelers, and there are several Apple Core hotels there (this company runs famous mid-range chain hotels in Manhattan). Check out the Apple Core web site (www.applecorehotels.com). Even for a "budget" hotel, you may end up paying close to $200 a night. The new Pod Hotel (formerly the Pickwick Arms) is in a very good location and has cheap, tiny rooms (though some have shared baths). To me, it seems like an excellent budget alternative in NYC. The web site is www.pickwickarms.com, and the hotel has rooms for under $150 if you get a single with shared bath (in NYC that's a very good price).
Unfortunately, there simply aren't any real "budget" areas of Manhattan, but some of the cheapest hotels in the city are actually within easy walking distance of Penn Station, in the Herald Square area. The Wolcott is often a budget choice for European travelers, and there are several Apple Core hotels there (this company runs famous mid-range chain hotels in Manhattan). Check out the Apple Core web site (www.applecorehotels.com). Even for a "budget" hotel, you may end up paying close to $200 a night. The new Pod Hotel (formerly the Pickwick Arms) is in a very good location and has cheap, tiny rooms (though some have shared baths). To me, it seems like an excellent budget alternative in NYC. The web site is www.pickwickarms.com, and the hotel has rooms for under $150 if you get a single with shared bath (in NYC that's a very good price).
Feb 13th, 2007, 05:55 AM
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Consider this one on 31st St, between 5th and Broadway:
heraldsquarehotel.com
Clean and safe, close to subway. "Small single" with private bath starts from about $79 + tax.
Within walking distance from NY Penn Station. So, just take the AirTrain monorail from the terminal to the Newark Airport Train station, buy the NJTransit ticket, $14, which included the AirTrain ride. [Or you can buy that same ticket while still at EWR terminal.]
Then take any NJTransit train that's heading towards New York City. Stay on till the end and you'll be in New York Penn station.
heraldsquarehotel.com
Clean and safe, close to subway. "Small single" with private bath starts from about $79 + tax.
Within walking distance from NY Penn Station. So, just take the AirTrain monorail from the terminal to the Newark Airport Train station, buy the NJTransit ticket, $14, which included the AirTrain ride. [Or you can buy that same ticket while still at EWR terminal.]
Then take any NJTransit train that's heading towards New York City. Stay on till the end and you'll be in New York Penn station.
Feb 13th, 2007, 06:02 AM
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It's this easy:
• Take AirTrain to Newark Liberty International Airport Train Station.
• At Newark Liberty International Airport Train Station, take a NJ TRANSIT® or Amtrak® train to New York Penn Station. New York Penn Station is a major transportation hub offering connections from New York City Transit subways and buses, the Long Island Rail Road, Amtrak and NJ TRANSIT.
If you WANTED to have multiple changes, you could take it to Newark Penn station and then take the PATH to 33rd stret, but all this tal about constantly switching trains isn't neecssarily true, depending on excatly where she's going.
I thin the cost is around $15. check the PANYNJ.com website listed earlier, and look under Newark Airport--Air Train.
If she's staying downtown, Penn Station has the good connecting subway lines...she would only need to switch once for the subway.
• Take AirTrain to Newark Liberty International Airport Train Station.
• At Newark Liberty International Airport Train Station, take a NJ TRANSIT® or Amtrak® train to New York Penn Station. New York Penn Station is a major transportation hub offering connections from New York City Transit subways and buses, the Long Island Rail Road, Amtrak and NJ TRANSIT.
If you WANTED to have multiple changes, you could take it to Newark Penn station and then take the PATH to 33rd stret, but all this tal about constantly switching trains isn't neecssarily true, depending on excatly where she's going.
I thin the cost is around $15. check the PANYNJ.com website listed earlier, and look under Newark Airport--Air Train.
If she's staying downtown, Penn Station has the good connecting subway lines...she would only need to switch once for the subway.
Feb 13th, 2007, 07:39 AM
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Let's review, shall we?
Two people suggest a taxi.
One person suggests a bus then another bus or subway.
Three people suggest some sort of public transportation (AirTrain/bus/subway).
Hardly a consensus.
I'd offer, again, that much depends on the traveler's final destination in Manhattan.
And is she truly destitute? Is the time wasted and inconvenience of schlepping bags worth saving $30-40 max?
Once she has booked a hotel, then a final decision can be made.
Two people suggest a taxi.
One person suggests a bus then another bus or subway.
Three people suggest some sort of public transportation (AirTrain/bus/subway).
Hardly a consensus.
I'd offer, again, that much depends on the traveler's final destination in Manhattan.
And is she truly destitute? Is the time wasted and inconvenience of schlepping bags worth saving $30-40 max?
Once she has booked a hotel, then a final decision can be made.
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