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how to drive from Bronx to Manhattan First Avenue
"ArbH" wrote:
Thank you Jimmy. I check Google Map. I go from Bruckner Expressway I-278 to the end (stay in the middle lane or right?) to get onto the Deegan Expressway (I-87)? You can take the I-87 exit from the middle lane or the right lane. What is the name of this first exit? What is the name of this service road (is it 135th Street)? The exit sign might say Willis Avenue, and probably mentions the Third Avenue Bridge. But it's definitely the first exit after the transition from I-278 to I-87. The name of the service road probably is E 135 St, but it really doesn't matter. On a map or on the ground, it's easy to follow as the road next to the elevated highway. And at that point, most cars are heading to the Third Avenue Bridge. Jimmy |
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On Sep 22, 9:36*pm, "ArbH" wrote:
Thank you Jimmy. I check Google Map. I go from Bruckner Expressway I-278 to the end (stay in the middle lane or right?) to get onto the Deegan Expressway (I-87)? What is the name of this first exit? What is the name of this service road (is it 135th Street)? OK, taking Lexington Ave south bound is good advice, much thanks.- Hide quoted text - The misc.transport.road newsgroup may be a better source for your questions. |
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how to drive from Bronx to Manhattan First Avenue
Mark Brader:
Amtrak is less frequent and I'd expect even the cheapest trip to cost quite a lot more than $28, ... John Levine: The cheapest Amtrak round trip fare is a ridiculous $68. There, see? It doesn't make sense to use Amtrak for such a short trip. That's your opinion. Maybe someone else would like to see what the trains are like, or whatever. In any case, if they don't want to use Amtrak, they still need to be aware of it so they know to buy a Metro-North ticket. I gather you've never experienced the Bar Car [on Metro-North]... You're right, I did not know they had that. -- Mark Brader, Toronto | "Could you guys please stop agreeing? | It's wearing me out." --Bob Lieblich My text in this article is in the public domain. |
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how to drive from Bronx to Manhattan First Avenue
On 2009-09-21 17:41:35 -0400, John Levine said:
We are Californian on New England vacation next month. How do I drive from Bronx 278 Buckner Expressway south bound to Park Avenue in Manhattan? Actually, I will br drive from New Heaven, Connecticut. You're really better off taking the train from New Haven to Grand Central Terminal which is on Park Ave in the middle of New York. The round trip offpeak fare is $28, less than what you'd pay just to park in Manhattan, not to mention the bridge and thruway tolls. If you've never driven in NYC traffic, you won't enjoy it as your GPS keeps telling you to make turns that the traffic won't permit. Trains go at least hourly all day, more often at busy times. See http://mta.info/mnr/html/planning/sc.../schedules.htm for New Haven line schedules. There are two people traveling. Thats $56 for the both of them. Better to drive. -- "A nickel isn't worth a dime today." - Y. Berra |
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how to drive from Bronx to Manhattan First Avenue
On Fri, 25 Sep 2009 17:30:28 -0400, Slim wrote:
On 2009-09-21 17:41:35 -0400, John Levine said: We are Californian on New England vacation next month. How do I drive from Bronx 278 Buckner Expressway south bound to Park Avenue in Manhattan? Actually, I will br drive from New Heaven, Connecticut. You're really better off taking the train from New Haven to Grand Central Terminal which is on Park Ave in the middle of New York. The round trip offpeak fare is $28, less than what you'd pay just to park in Manhattan, not to mention the bridge and thruway tolls. If you've never driven in NYC traffic, you won't enjoy it as your GPS keeps telling you to make turns that the traffic won't permit. Trains go at least hourly all day, more often at busy times. See http://mta.info/mnr/html/planning/sc.../schedules.htm for New Haven line schedules. There are two people traveling. Thats $56 for the both of them. Better to drive. I don't know the exact costs for driving, but here are some approximations: Tolls: $15 Parking: $20 160 miles RT $40 (at .25 per mile) ___ Total: $75 $75 (and my guess is that's on the low side) is more than $56. -- Ken Blake Please Reply to the Newsgroup |
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how to drive from Bronx to Manhattan First Avenue
On 2009-09-25 17:49:59 -0400, Ken Blake
said: On Fri, 25 Sep 2009 17:30:28 -0400, Slim wrote: On 2009-09-21 17:41:35 -0400, John Levine said: We are Californian on New England vacation next month. How do I drive from Bronx 278 Buckner Expressway south bound to Park Avenue in Manhattan? Actually, I will br drive from New Heaven, Connecticut. You're really better off taking the train from New Haven to Grand Central Terminal which is on Park Ave in the middle of New York. The round trip offpeak fare is $28, less than what you'd pay just to park in Manhattan, not to mention the bridge and thruway tolls. If you've never driven in NYC traffic, you won't enjoy it as your GPS keeps telling you to make turns that the traffic won't permit. Trains go at least hourly all day, more often at busy times. See http://mta.info/mnr/html/planning/sc.../schedules.htm for New Haven line schedules. There are two people traveling. Thats $56 for the both of them. Better to drive. I don't know the exact costs for driving, but here are some approximations: Tolls: $15 Parking: $20 160 miles RT $40 (at .25 per mile) ___ Total: $75 $75 (and my guess is that's on the low side) is more than $56. Thats fair. But...there is added value of not having to burn time time and the expense for transportation to and from the train, and having to wait for the train. If there is/are a third or fourth person involved, the decison is a no-brainer. -- "A nickel isn't worth a dime today." - Y. Berra |
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how to drive from Bronx to Manhattan First Avenue
On Fri, 25 Sep 2009 20:16:11 -0400, Slim wrote:
On 2009-09-25 17:49:59 -0400, Ken Blake said: On Fri, 25 Sep 2009 17:30:28 -0400, Slim wrote: On 2009-09-21 17:41:35 -0400, John Levine said: We are Californian on New England vacation next month. How do I drive from Bronx 278 Buckner Expressway south bound to Park Avenue in Manhattan? Actually, I will br drive from New Heaven, Connecticut. You're really better off taking the train from New Haven to Grand Central Terminal which is on Park Ave in the middle of New York. The round trip offpeak fare is $28, less than what you'd pay just to park in Manhattan, not to mention the bridge and thruway tolls. If you've never driven in NYC traffic, you won't enjoy it as your GPS keeps telling you to make turns that the traffic won't permit. Trains go at least hourly all day, more often at busy times. See http://mta.info/mnr/html/planning/sc.../schedules.htm for New Haven line schedules. There are two people traveling. Thats $56 for the both of them. Better to drive. I don't know the exact costs for driving, but here are some approximations: Tolls: $15 Parking: $20 160 miles RT $40 (at .25 per mile) ___ Total: $75 $75 (and my guess is that's on the low side) is more than $56. Thats fair. But...there is added value of not having to burn time time and the expense for transportation to and from the train, and having to wait for the train. Your choice, of course. I wasn't trying to tell what you should do. I was simply pointing out that the economic justification for driving wasn't correct. -- Ken Blake Please Reply to the Newsgroup |
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how to drive from Bronx to Manhattan First Avenue
"Ken Blake" wrote in message
... Your choice, of course. I wasn't trying to tell what you should do. I was simply pointing out that the economic justification for driving wasn't correct. -- Ken Blake Please Reply to the Newsgroup Actually, we are driving from Boston, sight seeing on SR 169, stop over at Hartford, then on to Manhattan. We have a business meeting in Hartford that morning. |
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how to drive from Bronx to Manhattan First Avenue
On 2009-09-25 20:39:53 -0400, Ken Blake
said: On Fri, 25 Sep 2009 20:16:11 -0400, Slim wrote: On 2009-09-25 17:49:59 -0400, Ken Blake said: On Fri, 25 Sep 2009 17:30:28 -0400, Slim wrote: On 2009-09-21 17:41:35 -0400, John Levine said: We are Californian on New England vacation next month. How do I drive from Bronx 278 Buckner Expressway south bound to Park Avenue in Manhattan? Actually, I will br drive from New Heaven, Connecticut. You're really better off taking the train from New Haven to Grand Central Terminal which is on Park Ave in the middle of New York. The round trip offpeak fare is $28, less than what you'd pay just to park in Manhattan, not to mention the bridge and thruway tolls. If you've never driven in NYC traffic, you won't enjoy it as your GPS keeps telling you to make turns that the traffic won't permit. Trains go at least hourly all day, more often at busy times. See http://mta.info/mnr/html/planning/sc.../schedules.htm for New Haven line schedules. There are two people traveling. Thats $56 for the both of them. Better to drive. I don't know the exact costs for driving, but here are some approximations: Tolls: $15 Parking: $20 160 miles RT $40 (at .25 per mile) ___ Total: $75 $75 (and my guess is that's on the low side) is more than $56. Thats fair. But...there is added value of not having to burn time time and the expense for transportation to and from the train, and having to wait for the train. Your choice, of course. I wasn't trying to tell what you should do. I was simply pointing out that the economic justification for driving wasn't correct. Don't get me wrong, I love a nice train ride up the Hudson or out to Montauk, but there is the added value of being able to control your environment and company while driving that just aren't possible on the train. -- "A nickel isn't worth a dime today." - Y. Berra |
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how to drive from Bronx to Manhattan First Avenue
On Sep 26, 4:16*pm, Slim wrote:
Don't get me wrong, I love a nice train ride up the Hudson or out to Montauk, but *there is the added value of being able to control your environment and company while driving that just aren't possible on the train. Actually, one has MORE control when taking the train as compared to driving in congested areas. I've driven that route and it is often JAMMED with traffic. Motorists sitting in a traffic jam have NO "control over their environment". They can not stand up and stretch. They can not pee. They can not take a nap. They can not cease staring at the tail lights in front of them less traffic begin to move. They have to breath fumes from all the other stuck cars. They have to listen to screaming motorists and horns. Admittedly in the really bad traffic jams people get out and start up card games. But even you are not "controlling your company", your card partners are whoever happens to be handy. Further, even when traffic in that area is moving, drivers are very aggressive. Volume is high. There is a "competition" going on over who exits first. Driving there is not for the faint of heart or ill tempered. It is not relaxing. |
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