CanICruiseSoonPlease Posted August 28, 2018 #1 Share Posted August 28, 2018 Does anyone know the approximate cost of Uber from EWR to a Times Square hotel in the morning weekday? Wondering if I should get Uber or Carmel. Carmel quoted me $44 plus tolls plus tip. He said the tolls should be approx $17. Uber does not seem to get estimates anymore. Also, best way to get from Times Square to Red Hook? Same question ...Uber vs Carmel. One person. Midweek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Noxequifans Posted August 28, 2018 #2 Share Posted August 28, 2018 For interstate travel I would stick with car services such as Dial 7 or Carmel. They have cars at EWR who took passengers out there and are available for travel back to NYC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjkacmom Posted August 28, 2018 #3 Share Posted August 28, 2018 That sounds cheap, especially during rush hour, it could take over an hour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nephthys431 Posted August 28, 2018 #4 Share Posted August 28, 2018 Dude... Take a train... NJ transit runs from ewr into Penn Station for like $10. Then you can grab a cab. Sent from my SM-G930V using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
138east Posted August 28, 2018 #5 Share Posted August 28, 2018 Dude... Take a train... NJ transit runs from ewr into Penn Station for like $10. Then you can grab a cab. Sent from my SM-G930V using Forums mobile app NJ Transit is $13 from EWR to New York Penn Station. Exit onto 8th Ave to get an uptown cab. Where exactly is your hotel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanICruiseSoonPlease Posted August 28, 2018 Author #6 Share Posted August 28, 2018 Not a dude. Single, female with a lot of luggage. Do not want too take public transportation. Too much stuff Sent from my SM-N920T using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nephthys431 Posted August 28, 2018 #7 Share Posted August 28, 2018 Dude is gender neutral in my book... [emoji4] I've done it with two bags and a backpack... But it's your call Sent from my SM-G930V using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brighton Line Posted August 28, 2018 #8 Share Posted August 28, 2018 Ride Shares like Uber do still charge for time though not the largest component of the fees. Livery (Black Car) like Dial7 it would be a set fee no matter the time spent for the trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanICruiseSoonPlease Posted August 28, 2018 Author #9 Share Posted August 28, 2018 Dude is gender neutral in my book... [emoji4] I've done it with two bags and a backpack... But it's your call Sent from my SM-G930V using Forums mobile app Just too much to carry. Thanks tho[emoji2] Sent from my SM-N920T using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Noxequifans Posted August 28, 2018 #10 Share Posted August 28, 2018 Just too much to carry. Thanks tho[emoji2] Sent from my SM-N920T using Forums mobile app When one is not familiar with the route the last thing you want to do is also struggle with luggage. Also IMHO “dude” is generally recognized as referring to a person of the male gender. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megr1125 Posted August 28, 2018 #11 Share Posted August 28, 2018 NJ Transit is a cluster with a LOT of canceled trains...and they're not really luggage friendly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nephthys431 Posted August 28, 2018 #12 Share Posted August 28, 2018 NJ Transit is a cluster with a LOT of canceled trains...and they're not really luggage friendly.The only time there's cancellations is if something happens on a line. It's rare. Delays... Maybe... But I've only ever been stuck once because of it. Lived in the area and ridden njt for like 30 years. Sent from my SM-G930V using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megr1125 Posted August 28, 2018 #13 Share Posted August 28, 2018 The only time there's cancellations is if something happens on a line. It's rare. Delays... Maybe... But I've only ever been stuck once because of it. Lived in the area and ridden njt for like 30 years. Sent from my SM-G930V using Forums mobile app You need to read social media. Due to PTC installation, there are, on average, 6 trains in and out canceled every day on all lines, NEC, NJCL, MoBo, etc etc etc....and I've been doing the same. Just suggesting that, until PTC is installed, NJT is funded, and properly staffed, there are going to be a LOT more cancelations. It's a heads up for people not familiar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njhorseman Posted August 28, 2018 #14 Share Posted August 28, 2018 You need to read social media. Due to PTC installation, there are, on average, 6 trains in and out canceled every day on all lines, NEC, NJCL, MoBo, etc etc etc....and I've been doing the same. Just suggesting that, until PTC is installed, NJT is funded, and properly staffed, there are going to be a LOT more cancelations. It's a heads up for people not familiar. The staffing issue has been a big problem. Lack of engineers has been causing cancellations, particularly in the summer when train crew members want to take vacation time. State law requires NJT to hire only NJ residents and there just aren't enough qualified applicants who reside in NJ. NJT has to get an exception approved each time they want to hire someone from out of state, and given the snail's pace that government bureaucracy moves at they can't fill positions quickly enough. They've been talking about getting the law changed to allow hiring from out of state. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
navybankerteacher Posted August 28, 2018 #15 Share Posted August 28, 2018 The only time there's cancellations is if something happens on a line. It's rare. Delays... Maybe... But I've only ever been stuck once because of it. Lived in the area and ridden njt for like 30 years. Sent from my SM-G930V using Forums mobile app That “like 30 years” on not must have been a while ago. “only ever stuck once” in 30 years?????????? “Something happens on a line” fairly often. Breakdown ahead of you; breakdown of equipment you’re riding; derailment in Penn Station; train cancelled because no engineer, etc. are “somethings” that happen more than once every thirty years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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