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Larry Seltzer
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Username: Elvis
Post Number: 2
Registered: 4-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 9, 2006 - 11:58 am: | 
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I need to go to Philadelphia for a meeting and I'm thinking of taking the train, which I've never done. The meeting's at the convention hall at 10.
What's the best way to get to the train from here? I can think of a few options:
1) Midtown Direct to Penn Station, take train from NYC
2) Drive to Newark Penn Station
3) Bus to Newark Penn Station
4) Drive to Metropark
I have no idea what the parking situation is at Metropark or Newark.
Any opinions on how to go about it? |
Wendy
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Username: Wendy
Post Number: 2458
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 9, 2006 - 12:15 pm: |
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Most people I know take the train from Metropark. I'm sure you can contact Amtrak regarding parking availability there. I would have to assume it's better than Newark Penn Station. |
Smarty Jones
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Username: Birdstone
Post Number: 613
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 9, 2006 - 12:20 pm: |
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Options as I see it:
1. $30 cab to Newark Penn Station, Amtrak from there. There parking at Newark Penn, but it's a hassle, and indoor parking ain't cheap.
2. Mid Town Direct to Penn as you stated.
3. Drive to Metropark, Amtrak from there.....Metropark Parking situation is SUPER EZ, reasonable, and across the street from the train station. My preference would be:
#1, #3, #2..... |
Tom Reingold
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Username: Noglider
Post Number: 14156
Registered: 1-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 9, 2006 - 12:27 pm: |
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Going to NYC seems needlessly time consuming and expensive.
Newark is closer in miles than Metropark but could take you the same amount of time to drive or even more, compared with driving to Metropark. And the train ride is longer.
So I recommend driving to Metropark, for speed and convenience. It's also the cheapest option.
Well, there are two cheaper options, but not likely to be enjoyable. One is driving all the way to Philly. The other is taking NJ Transit to Trenton and switching to Septa from there to Philly. That would take a while! But you wouldn't have to pick up NJ Transit so far away. You could start at Elizabeth or Linden.
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greenetree
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Username: Greenetree
Post Number: 7614
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 9, 2006 - 12:30 pm: |
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I always take a cab to Newark Penn and hop the Acela (or Metroliner). Make a reservation. That will be a popular train for folks who have afternoon meetings in DC.
You can also drive to Metro Park, but why bother? |
Bob K
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Username: Bobk
Post Number: 11461
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 9, 2006 - 12:31 pm: |
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Another option is Newark Airport believe it or not. Just get dropped off at one of the terminals and take the monorail to the train station. When our darling daughter comes up from DC, or "the District" as she calls it this is where we pick her up and drop her off. There is no direct access to the station from any known roadway, at least none we know about. |
oots
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Username: Oots
Post Number: 395
Registered: 6-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 9, 2006 - 1:30 pm: |
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ELVIS IS BAAAAAACCCCKKKK!!!!
Welcome back Larry-it's been a while!
oots |
kathy
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Username: Kathy
Post Number: 1290
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 9, 2006 - 1:42 pm: |
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I have never had any trouble parking at Newark Penn Station. There is a parking lot just east of the station. |
eliz
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Username: Eliz
Post Number: 1453
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 9, 2006 - 1:47 pm: |
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I also park at Newark Penn station without a problem - there is a big parking lot directly across the street. Takes me 20-25 minutes. |
bmpsab
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Username: Bmpsab
Post Number: 219
Registered: 3-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 9, 2006 - 2:19 pm: |
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I am not sure what Bob K means when he says there is no access to Newark Penn Station from any known roadway. The easiest way to get there is to take McCarter Highway (aka Route 21) into Newark from 78 east. McCarter Highway will take you directly to the train station and there is a big parking lot across the street underneath the Marriott hotel. One reason to consider going from Newark instead of MetroPark (which I do think is easier to park and get on/off the train), is that all of the trains do stop in Newark, whereas, they do not always stop in MetroPark (more of a consideration for the way home). Just a thought...
I don't think, personally, that it would be easier to weave through all the traffic in the airport in order to avoid driving directly up to Penn Station. My husband has dropped me off at Penn Station on many occassions to catch the PATH train, and its never a big deal. |
Bob K
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Username: Bobk
Post Number: 11462
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 9, 2006 - 2:34 pm: |
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Guys and Gals I am talking about Newark Airport, not Penn Station. A lot of trains now stop at the airport and we have found it pretty convenient. I don't know if Priscilla is driving Elvis to the train, but if not, there is plenty of parking at the airport. |
jem
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Username: Jem
Post Number: 1534
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 9, 2006 - 7:26 pm: |
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One other possibility: take Midtown Direct to Secaucus transfer, take a train from there to Newark Penn Station. - it's just one stop, takes 10 minutes. I've done it - the cost from Maplewood is the same as going to NY Penn Station. Not the fastest way to go, but you don't need to pay for parking, and maybe "Priscilla" could pick you up at Newark Penn Station when you return, or you could do the transfer thing again. |
marken
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Username: Marken
Post Number: 256
Registered: 4-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 9, 2006 - 9:42 pm: |
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I make this trip every couple of weeks, and your best bet, least amount of hassle, is taxi-train-taxi.
Taxi from your house to Newark Penn (not every train stops in Metropark) $35-40
Train to Philly $42 - $100 (One way)
Taxi from 30th St to the convention center $10-15
However, if you're doing this on your own dime, and have extra time, the least hassle free option is NJT to New York Penn; and catch Amtrak from there. Yeah, you could transfer at Seacaucus and go "back" to Newark Penn, but that's an extra train.
Then in Philly take the subway (Blue Market-Frankford Line) to city hall. and walk to the conv center (next to the Marriott I assume? |
Tom Reingold
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Username: Noglider
Post Number: 14198
Registered: 1-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 10, 2006 - 11:01 am: |
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It's only about a mile walk. It's really easy. And soon (though not soon enough for you), there will be a light rail (streetcar) to take you.
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Earlster
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Username: Earlster
Post Number: 1540
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 10, 2006 - 12:07 pm: |
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Metropark is the way to go. Really cheap daily parking in a huge parking garage. |
Joan
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Username: Joancrystal
Post Number: 7412
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 10, 2006 - 7:08 pm: |
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Larry:
I've tried both taking the Midtown Direct to NYP and catching the train there and taking the bus (1, 25, 31, and 70 all stop at Newark Penn Station) to Newark Penn Station. Both worked well. I would allow at least 45 minutes from Maplewood departure for either the train or bus. Each takes about half an hour to 40 minutes to Penn Station (New York or Newark depending).
SEPTA connection once I got to Philadelphia was also very easy. |
Larry Seltzer
Citizen
Username: Elvis
Post Number: 3
Registered: 4-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 10, 2006 - 10:58 pm: |
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Has anyone ever tried walking from Newark Broad Street station to Newark Penn Station? How long does it take? |
Tom Reingold
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Username: Noglider
Post Number: 14211
Registered: 1-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, May 11, 2006 - 7:09 am: |
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I've done it. It takes about 20 minutes, as it's about a mile. Soon the "light rail" will take you there.
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lah
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Username: Lah
Post Number: 412
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, May 11, 2006 - 7:41 am: |
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You can also take a bus from Newark Broad to Newark Penn. If you have a monthly pass it's free. It's also easy to do. It's about a 10 minute ride (although somewhat longer at rush hour, especially coming home). |
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