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drh Oct 25th, 2004 01:27 PM

NY subway or cab to Penn Station
 
How long is the walk from W. 46 St and 7th Ave to Penn Station and is it a safe walk early on a weekend morning? Would cab or subway get me there much quicker?

NYJets Oct 25th, 2004 01:31 PM

At most a 15 minute walk. I'd only take a cab if you were carrying a lot of luggage.

Its safe.

Anonymous Oct 25th, 2004 01:31 PM

You're talking about 12 blocks, a little over half a mile. Perfectly safe -- whether you walk or ride depends mostly on your stamina and luggage.

rujackmac Oct 25th, 2004 01:32 PM

Walk it if the weather is good.. I would...Penn Station is on 33rd so you are only going 13 blocks.

luv2fly Oct 25th, 2004 01:33 PM

13 blocks...perfectly safe. Should take about 20 minutes.

If the weather is lousy walk up to the 50th St. subway station on Broadway, opposite the theatre where "Mamma Mia" is playing. Take the DOWNTOWN train 2 stops to Penn Station. OR you can take the bus straight down Seventh Ave. Cost $2 per person, you'll need a MetroCard.

drh Oct 25th, 2004 02:16 PM

Which blocks would nicest area to walk to the station from W46 and 7th

HowardR Oct 25th, 2004 02:59 PM

Probably the best route would be straight down Seventh Avenue.

nytraveler Oct 25th, 2004 03:40 PM

Straight down 7th is the only thing that makes snese - since that's where you're coming from and also the main entrance of Penn Sta.

And what's with this safe business? You're in the middle of Manhattan surrounded by millions of people - everywhere is safe!

Tandoori_Girl Oct 25th, 2004 06:00 PM

Don't be intimidated by New York. It is full of people who are busily going about their day, not paying any attention to you. But if you need any help, you will immediately be advised to death. Al those busy people will all of a sudden be the best friends you could find. The only problem is that they will then be arguing with each other about the best advice to give you.

They are wonderful! There is no one more helpful than a New Yorker who is giving advice!

Leona Oct 26th, 2004 05:31 AM

Without much traffic, 5 min cab ride, around $6.

GoTravel Oct 26th, 2004 05:37 AM

Faster to walk. Penn Station is between 32nd and 34th.

CarlosSandoval Oct 26th, 2004 12:22 PM

WALK WALK WALK


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