Everything & Anything New York City

jembie

herman2811 wrote: »

Air train to NJ Transit station
Train to Penn station
Taxi to hotel.

How much does each step cost, and how long does each take? Presumably, the above steps in reverse is the best way when returning to the airport?

I can't answer all your questions but I can tell you that the Airtrain is included in your train ticket which is $12.50. It takes about half an hour.

babylonfree

M4RKM wrote: »

I've done a day trip to DC, just to do a self guided walking tour. There was plenty to see, and it was great weather too. If you're really into Museums, you really do need more than 1 day, but I just went for a 1 day photo spree, and something different than NYC.

4 nights in each would be a good split, and you'd get a great feel for both of the cities.

£360 is an absolute bargain for a flight... who is that with?

M

Thanks M4RKM,

Am thinking of doing a self guide one myself, early train there and late train back is cheaper than going by bus with Viator, I'd get a full day there to see the major landmarks as well rather than the 4 hours you'd probably get with them!!

Hotel is already booked so splitting it 3/4 days in each is out now as others have suggested.

Flight is with United, checked a few days ago and the same flight is now £770, so I'm now very happy!!!

Decided to upgrade to Premium Economy for an extra £125!

cubegame

babylonfree wrote: »

Thanks M4RKM,

Am thinking of doing a self guide one myself, early train there and late train back is cheaper than going by bus with Viator, I'd get a full day there to see the major landmarks as well rather than the 4 hours you'd probably get with them!!

Hotel is already booked so splitting it 3/4 days in each is out now as others have suggested.

Flight is with United, checked a few days ago and the same flight is now £770, so I'm now very happy!!!

Decided to upgrade to Premium Economy for an extra £125!

As a big hint for Washington DC, try a Segway tour. It's an amazingly fun way to see the city and not something you can do in NYC (sadly).

josie

babylonfree wrote: »

Booked to go for the last week of June, managed to get a flight from Birmingham for £360 so pretty happy with that as it saves the trek to London from the Midlands.

Has anyone done the Washington Day tour from nyc hrough Viator? Wouldn't mind a quick stop there to see the main sights.

Assume this is with a stop somewhere as there don't seem to be any direct flights from Birmingham to NYC any more?

greenface

Youve even copied and pasted it . It says Birmingham Josie . Are you sniffing something illegal ? Do you have any spare ? Also Manchester to New York direct is still on AFAIK .

Savvy_Sue

cubegame wrote: »

As a big hint for Washington DC, try a Segway tour. It's an amazingly fun way to see the city and not something you can do in NYC (sadly).

Oh YES, Segway is the most fun you can have on two wheels, IMO. Only done it on holiday in the Canary Islands, but now trying to persuade my managers that it would be a good team building experience to take us all Segwaying for the day. :rotfl:

greenface

Most popular thing to do in Cyprus according to tripadvisor is Paphos segway . havent done it but looks fun

josie

greenface wrote: »

Youve even copied and pasted it . It says Birmingham Josie . Are you sniffing something illegal ? Do you have any spare ? Also Manchester to New York direct is still on AFAIK .

Sorry typo - went to check Brum and nothing comes up so tried Manchester which does still.

M4RKM

josie wrote: »

Sorry typo - went to check Brum and nothing comes up so tried Manchester which does still.

I've just checked on Kayak and there are still direct flights from Birmingham

babylonfree

josie wrote: »

Assume this is with a stop somewhere as there don't seem to be any direct flights from Birmingham to NYC any more?

No direct flight, there was one with a stop in Dublin for about 8 hours for £340. The hassle didn't seem worth saving £20 for.