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MCOUTO Feb 9th, 2004 09:45 AM

PABT to 46th
 
Is it too far to walk with a trolley bag from PABT to 46th between 5th and 6th?

Any suggestions for two girls aged 20 staying two days and a half in NYC?

Thanks.


Leona Feb 9th, 2004 09:51 AM

A taxi will cost less than $5.

Patrick Feb 9th, 2004 10:03 AM

It's not that far. I'm making a rough guess of 15 minutes. The only problem is that is a very, very crowded area so it is a bit of a problem fighting the crowds as you pull your luggage. I'd go for taxi, but if you want to put the $5 to better use, by all means walk it. My suggestion would be to go east on 42nd Street straight out the terminal, staying on the south (right side) until you get to 5th Avenue, then head north (left) to 46th and then east (right) on 46th. That way at least you'll avoid the busier areas of Times Square.

Patrick Feb 9th, 2004 10:05 AM

Duh, can't believe I did that. What I meant was turn north (left) on 6th Avenue (not 5th).

Patrick Feb 9th, 2004 10:12 AM

Ooops, and still another thought. I guess maybe the signs say both, but the main street signs for 6th Avenue call it "Avenue of the Americas".

HowardR Feb 9th, 2004 12:21 PM

It's certainly walkable, a little more than a half-mile. And, Patrick has given you the easiest walking route to avoid congested sidewalks.

GoTravel Feb 9th, 2004 12:28 PM

I've done a similar walk (Penn Station to Waldorf Astoria) and it was a big PIA with luggage.

I also endorse a taxi for this trip.

HowardR Feb 9th, 2004 01:24 PM

Sorry, GoTravel, but from Penn Station to the Waldorf is over a mile, about twice the distance MCOUTO is talking about.

MCOUTO Feb 11th, 2004 05:50 AM

Thank you all. We'll take a taxi.


GoTravel Feb 11th, 2004 10:52 AM

Howard, ya think?

My point is walking up Broadway, Sixth, or Seventh Avenue with luggage is a PIA.


HowardR Feb 11th, 2004 12:27 PM

GoTravel....Ah, now I understand! Sorry that I misunderstood your comment.

GoTravel Feb 11th, 2004 12:56 PM

Howard, I figured as much! LOL!

missjanna Feb 11th, 2004 01:00 PM

They opted for a taxi, but has anyone taken into consideration that finding an empty taxi by Times Square, depending on the time of day can be a PIA??

Also, if you haven't booked your hotel yet, be advised that a lot of hotels will not allow anyone to reserve a room if you're under 21.

HowardR Feb 11th, 2004 01:38 PM

But, missjanna, they are taking a taxi from the Port Authority Bus Terminal, not Times Square.

missjanna Feb 11th, 2004 01:48 PM

It's a block difference, and still hard to get a cab there on occasion!

HowardR Feb 11th, 2004 02:38 PM

They should have no problem getting a cab at the Port Authority. (PS: It's a very long block to Times Square!)


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