FLL to NY for October cruise.....which airport?

[Crusin6]

Actually driving into the NYC port is not really driving into NYC. Trust me!!

 

If you take the gwb it is a short easily drive ride south and directly into the port lot

 

If you take the tunnel it is a short ride north on the west side. Slightly more of a NYC driving experience but still very simple

 

Now driving uptown downtown crosstown near fifth Madison and Lexington and ave of the America's and broadway Times Square. Now that is the NYC driving experience!! Lol

 

Getting to the port from jersey is a piece of cake.

[mdaviswv]

Yeah, that's why we're thinking of just driving in day of rather than the night before to avoid the hassles of driving in the city. Have only once taken the GW bridge though. Usually stick to one of the tunnels.

[spidybabe]

We have taken the subway to the cruise, but it was only for a two night CTN, so we did not have a lot of luggage. It definitely would not be easy with full luggage.

There is another parking option in the area : http://www.parkwhiz.com/p/new-york-parking/670-w-43rd-st/. Very reasonable rates

Safe sailing

 

 

 

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[mommyto2girls]

Thanks to all who replied to OP above. We have read all messages and have benefited from several of them. Please allow us to expand on the situation and ask for advice.

 

Rather than flying into the NYC area, we intend to drive from the Baltimore metropolitan area on the morning of our cruise. According to Mapquest, we should be able to go from our starting point to Newark International Airport (EWR) in about 2 hours and 50 minutes.

 

To save $$$ -- and to avoid driving in NYC (where we have never driven before) -- we wish to park in the EWR lot (allegedly $19/day), rather than at the Manhattan port (allegedly $35/day). This would add up to a savings of $224 (or $240) on parking during our 14-night cruise.

 

We wish to ask you this:

Approximately how much of that $224 (or $240), however, would be "gobbled up" by using a car service in both directions (as suggested above)?

 

Would you recommend that we follow our Newark plan (to save money and/or to avoid getting lost)? Or would you, for some reason, recommend that we park at the port? Would we have a third alternative that has not yet been mentioned?

 

Many thanks for your help.:D

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Park at NYWaterway in Weehawken NJ and take the ferry across to the pier. It is much easier than parking at EWR.

[cruiser2015]

Thanks to all who replied to OP above. We have read all messages and have benefited from several of them. Please allow us to expand on the situation and ask for advice.

 

Rather than flying into the NYC area, we intend to drive from the Baltimore metropolitan area on the morning of our cruise. According to Mapquest, we should be able to go from our starting point to Newark International Airport (EWR) in about 2 hours and 50 minutes.

 

To save $$$ -- and to avoid driving in NYC (where we have never driven before) -- we wish to park in the EWR lot (allegedly $19/day), rather than at the Manhattan port (allegedly $35/day). This would add up to a savings of $224 (or $240) on parking during our 14-night cruise.

 

We wish to ask you this:

Approximately how much of that $224 (or $240), however, would be "gobbled up" by using a car service in both directions (as suggested above)?

 

Would you recommend that we follow our Newark plan (to save money and/or to avoid getting lost)? Or would you, for some reason, recommend that we park at the port? Would we have a third alternative that has not yet been mentioned?

 

Many thanks for your help.:D

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Did I get this right?

You're flying to Baltimore, renting a car, driving to parking lot in Newark and taking transport from there to the pier in Manhattan.

Gee - hope you are saving a TON of money!

Otherwise, fly to JFK or LaGuardia and take a cab or car service.

No worries about a traffic problem (or two) on I-95?

Multiple changes/transfers in Baltimore and NJ...

Sounds way too messy, time consuming - and risky.

[mommyto2girls]

Did I get this right?

You're flying to Baltimore, renting a car, driving to parking lot in Newark and taking transport from there to the pier in Manhattan.

Gee - hope you are saving a TON of money!

Otherwise, fly to JFK or LaGuardia and take a cab or car service.

No worries about a traffic problem (or two) on I-95?

Multiple changes/transfers in Baltimore and NJ...

Sounds way too messy, time consuming - and risky.

 

There is an OP and then a second Baltimroe post!

[Meanee]

Did I get this right?

You're flying to Baltimore, renting a car, driving to parking lot in Newark and taking transport from there to the pier in Manhattan.

Gee - hope you are saving a TON of money!

Otherwise, fly to JFK or LaGuardia and take a cab or car service.

No worries about a traffic problem (or two) on I-95?

Multiple changes/transfers in Baltimore and NJ...

Sounds way too messy, time consuming - and risky.

 

Or you can take a BoltBus to NY from Baltimore/DC for all of $15/pp

[Meanee]

We don't have any flying advice because we always drive and park at the pier. Rather than staying in Manhattan the night before we are considering staying somewhere around EWR the night before cruising next time. Still will probably drive on in to the city on embarkation day. We have stayed in Times Square pre cruise for several years. Just thinking of doing something different.

 

 

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Try not to get stabbed.

 

Newark is not exactly a good place to be, not at daytime, not at night. It is pretty much a one large ghetto that happens to have a downtown.

 

There is completely nothing to see. Airport and surrounding hotels are within walking distance of.. well.. airport and those surrounding hotels. Oh yea, there's NJ Turnpike, and nearby prison. Picturesque.

 

Areas in actual Newark require you to wear a body armor and be escorted by a president-level security detail.

 

Even discounting the fact that you will be surrounded by hoodlums, hotel prices are not cheap. Proximity to airport and NYC keep prices higher.

 

If you still think of having your adrenaline rush, try to stay closer to Newark Penn station. You can hop in a NJ Transit and that's a quick ride to NY Penn Station. Or you can get into a PATH train for a midtown/financial center destinations in NYC.

[Barb Nahoumi]

Answers & options to this post, as others said, is well covered under East Coast board - :D Imperial ferry parking across the Hudson - all discussed @ above sub-forum.

 

If OP's primary objective is to save $$ while away for 14 nights, what about Amtrak to NY Penn Station and/or Mega Bus options. NCL also expanded its ground transport options by partnering with other providers in the NE region - servicing MD/DC/VA area as well.

 

If traveling light with carry-ons & backpacks only, then a series of Newark Airtrain, rails & taxis, etc. are fine for most - but, it still involved steps, escalators & elevators, and crowded NYC sidewalks, IMHO.

 

The OP said that they're flying in from Florida.

[mjkacmom]

Try not to get stabbed.

 

Newark is not exactly a good place to be, not at daytime, not at night. It is pretty much a one large ghetto that happens to have a downtown.

 

There is completely nothing to see. Airport and surrounding hotels are within walking distance of.. well.. airport and those surrounding hotels. Oh yea, there's NJ Turnpike, and nearby prison. Picturesque.

 

Areas in actual Newark require you to wear a body armor and be escorted by a president-level security detail.

 

Even discounting the fact that you will be surrounded by hoodlums, hotel prices are not cheap. Proximity to airport and NYC keep prices higher.

 

If you still think of having your adrenaline rush, try to stay closer to Newark Penn station. You can hop in a NJ Transit and that's a quick ride to NY Penn Station. Or you can get into a PATH train for a midtown/financial center destinations in NYC.

 

It's not quite that bad! My teenaged daughter has taken the bus in and out of Penn station alone. We always feel safe around NJPAC and the Prudential Center - take in a game, or a show.

[cruiser2015]

There is an OP and then a second Baltimroe post!

 

 

Oops - sorry about that.

 

Still a concern on the time required from Baltimore to NY with possible delays.