New York

[Duffs]

Due to visit at end of year.

I'm flying into Newark. What's the best/cheapest way to get into Manhatten from there.

Staying near Times Square.

Give me some good places to eat.

Will be doing a bus tour. Which is the best?

Not keen on using the Subway.

Friends have told me not to bother with the Empire State Building. Do you agree?

I wouldn't mind visiting Ellis Island. Is it worth it and is it difficult getting to it from Manhatten.

Thanks in advance.

 

[Tube a Pringles]

Train to Penn station. Very easy and about 10 bucks. Newark is so much easier than JFK.

 

[Duffs]

Train to Penn station. Very easy and about 10 bucks. Newark is so much easier than JFK.

Am I right in thinking that I'd have to change, or is it a direct journey?

 

[Tube a Pringles]

Am I right in thinking that I'd have to change, or is it a direct journey?

I seem to remember it was direct. Then again, I think the last time I went in and out of EWR was probably 2011...

 

[Matlock]

Empire state is grand but I didn't think it amazing. Much preferred the flatiron building. Still worth a wander past it though

 

[Duffs]

Thanks for the feedback.

Where did you all eat breakfast, lunch, dinner? Recommendations welcome. (I really don't want to have breakfast in the hotel.)

Any places to avoid?

 

[Hinklestein]

Take the train about $13. Shuttle train from airport to Newark Penn, change there and pay. Then take train to Penn station NYC. About 8 blocks from Times Sq area.
Subway is grand. If you do want to take in a highrise, top of the rock would be ok. Views south and north towards Central Pk. Plenty of diners, bars etc for food.
Ellis and Liberty islands are on the 1 ticket. Not sure of the price.

 

[Duffs]

Thanks everyone.

Roughly how much would a taxi be from Newark to Times Square?

 

[Hinklestein]

Prob be $50 to $60. The train is grand, right in to Penn Station prob 10 min walk from your hotel.
Other option is a shuttle bus. Prob $20 odd for a shared ride. Mini bus job. Drawback is you may be the last drop.

 

[Duffs]

Prob be $50 to $60. The train is grand, right in to Penn Station prob 10 min walk from your hotel.
Other option is a shuttle bus. Prob $20 odd for a shared ride. Mini bus job. Drawback is you may be the last drop.

Cheers H.

We'll probably take in a Broadway Show while we're there. I assume it's best to book well in advance. Which website would you recommend?

We're hoping to go in November.