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Old August 21st, 2009, 11:54 PM posted to nyc.general,nyc.transit,rec.travel,rec.travel.usa-canada
Michael Finfer
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Default Sheraton Lincoln Harbor Hotel to NYC

ATM wrote:
"Michael Finfer" wrote in message
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There's a Hilton at Gateway Center in Newark, NJ, attached to Newark
Penn Station. It's a short train ride on NJ Transit to NY Penn
Station and to the World Trade Center station on PATH. It's also a
short train and monorail ride from Newark Airport.

There is a ferry that operates from Weehawken to Manhattan, and a
light rail line that will take you from Weehawken to Hoboken where you
can transfer to PATH. From the Manhattan ferry terminal, you can
either walk to 8th Avenue to the subway (about 4 long blocks) or take
the 34 St or 42nd St crosstown bus. Newark is probably a better
location if you intend to commute.

Many hotels in Manhattan are close to mass transit, but I'll bet
they'll be much more expensive. I'm getting a rate of $196.71 at the
Gateway Center Hilton for those dates.

Michael Finfer
Bridgewater, NJ


Thank you Michael.
OK, in Expedia, this Hilton Newark Penn Station Hotel NJ is $189, 3.5 star.
The Steraton Lincoln Harbor Hotel NJ is $139, 3 star. But not easly
commute?


Newark Penn is 20 minutes on PATH from World Trade and 15 minutes on a
good day from Penn Station on NJ Transit. NJT is more expensive ($4 one
way and $7.00 round trip-non-rush hours only). You can get to 33rd St.
on PATH from Newark, but you have to change trains at Journal Square,
and it's a slow ride, about 50 minutes.

OK, now I learn about PATH. Would its be convenient to take either these
route to mid-town NUC, if there is good hotels along these train
stations?1. yellow line from Journal Square NJ to 33rd NYC?
2. Hoboken to 33rd NYC?


PATH is a quick, usually pleasant ride (but can be very crowded during
the rush hour). The colors on the map are not used in real life. You
would look for the Hoboken train or the 33rd St. train, ect. If you
find a nice hotel near a PATH station, it's convenient. The 33rd St.
station is in the same complex as the 34th St. Sixth and Broadway line
stations (B,D,F,V,N,Q,W, and R trains), and Times Square is only 8
blocks away if you're up to walking. Lower Manhattan is a surprisingly
small place, and there are several subway lines a quick walk from the
World Trade Center station.

There's an interesting view of ground zero from PATH trains as the
trains exit the tunnel and approach the station (look out the left side
as you face forward). I don't think it's been covered up yet, but it
will be at some point.

I assume along these PATH stops in NYC, we can transfer to NYC MTA
subway system easily?
Why is fare so much better at $1.75 a pop, compare to Waterway Ferry at
Lincoln Harbor to 39th for $7.75 ?


PATH subsidized by other Port Authority revenue sources such as bridge
and tunnel tolls. The ferries are a private operation and must cover
their costs and produce a profit from fares.

Michael Finfer
Bridgewater, NJ