On Mon, 12 Jun 2006 23:37 -0400, pltrgyst wrote:

On Mon, 12 Jun 2006 16:31:43 -0400, jdoe wrote:

if you are going to a place inDC itself Amtrak is a good choice if
your destinations is in the VA suburbs, you can take a shuttle plane
from LGA to DCA, if your destination is in the MD suburbs you can get
a cheap flight to BWI

OP said he's going to Fairfax. Flying is probably bad advice -- we take Amtrak
to and from NYC all the time, as it's much more cost efficient.

The regular Amtrak is the way to go. The more expensive trains typically save
you only 15 minutes or so. Depending on exactly where you're going in Fairfax
County (or Fairfax City), you could take the train to either Union Station in D
C
or to Alexandria, VA. You can then complete your trip by either subway (Metro)
or cab.

Tell us exactly where in Fairfax you're going and we'll advise in more detail.

-- Larry

Thanks to all of you for all your great advice and suggestions.
You guys are great! We're going to Fairfax (the city).
Our motel is in Fair Lakes which I guess is just part of Fairfax.

What is an economical hotel in NYC that we could stay at?
We just need a clean non-smoking room with two beds and, of course,
a clean bath and shower. A mid-town location would be best.
Has anyone stayed at the Roosevelt Hotel on 45th Street?
Were you happy with it?

Also, what price do lunch and dinner entries start at in NYC?
What is the ballpark minimum I should expect to spend
for a dinner for two?

Thanks again.