cheapskate NYC pier

[nitnee]

I have too much free time on my hands, so I'm trying to figure out a way to not pay the $24/day NYC pier parking. Any tips? I wouldn't mind taking a bus or subway if I could cheap-out on the parking. Thanks.

 

 

 

penn state forever

[Sue L]

You don't say where you are traveling from, it could be Long Island, NJ, CT. That info would be helpful to get suggestions.

[nitnee]

good idea....from NJ

 

 

 

 

 

 

penn state forever

[derf5585]

I have too much free time on my hands, so I'm trying to figure out a way to not pay the $24/day NYC pier parking. Any tips? I wouldn't mind taking a bus or subway if I could cheap-out on the parking. Thanks.

 

Monthly Rate (For Parking in Excess of 8 Days) $180.00

from

http://www.nypst.com/

[Sue L]

Hey Nitnee,

 

Not to be picky but again NJ is a big state, I grew up in Wayne. Are you near Path or jersey transit buses? Either of those would get you into the city and then you need to find the subways/buses/taxi to take you the rest of the way. DH works in the city but he is running errands right now, when he gets home I will ask him for more detailed info.

 

 

Sue

[Sue L]

I found this info on the new york pier website that Derf gave the web address to.

 

 

there is no public transportation to or from the terminal. The closest public transportation is the A, C or E train at the 50th St. station (at 8th Ave). Cross town City buses are also accessible from 52nd St at 12th Ave.

 

 

What is the cost of a taxi from local airports? · JFK Airport has a flat rate of $35 * plus tolls.

· LaGuardia Airport is approx. $22 – 30* plus tolls

· Newark Airport is approx. $45 * plus tolls

* Price may increase depending on traffic

What is the cost of a taxi from Penn Station or Port Authority Bus Station?

Depending on traffic the cost can vary, usually $5.00 and up

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hope this helps

 

 

Sue

[nitnee]

Hey Nitnee,

Not to be picky but again NJ is a big state, I grew up in Wayne. Are you near Path or jersey transit buses? Either of those would get you into the city and then you need to find the subways/buses/taxi to take you the rest of the way. DH works in the city but he is running errands right now, when he gets home I will ask him for more detailed info.

Sue

You're not picky!! Coming from South NJ, but would be willing to go to any path,, bus station, etc.

[Capsu78]

Geez Nit,

If you are coming on this board posing as a "cheap skate", couldn't you at least do it under a screenname like Wolverine or Buckeye or Lepracon!?!

 

I have researched this before and if I am not mistaken, the train from Philly to NYC is your most direct public transit route. If you want to drive, I am told you can also find a parking area in NJ near mass transit, where the rates will be lower and take public transportaion from there. Find someone who works in NYC in the Financial district, and they should be able to set you up with options.

 

Parking your car in NYC costs you more that your car payment.

[Capsu78]

Just had another thought-

Since you are in So Jersey, check out casino tiur buses. Don't they run a million of them hauling down people from NYC/No NJ to pull the slots? See what it takes to get on one going toward NY.

[Sue L]

Hey Nitnee,

 

from south jersey you can take the train to Penn station on new jersey transit from trenton. it is $28 rt. My Ds does this to come home from college in Philly all the time. Then you can take a taxi, which the pier website said was 5$ but is probably a little more, but it is still better than 180$

 

Here is the website to see the schedules.

 

http://www.njtransit.com/

 

 

Sue

[ladylikes2cruise]

plan on taking nj transit train into penn station (costs about $15 and change per person r/t, then a taxi to the port, son works in the city said it would cost bout $10/$15 with tip, then viceversa home.

 

total cost $50-$60 for two:D

 

btw, i'm not cheap, just wanna spend all my hard earned cash onboard:p

 

anyway thats my plan for now, just have to check on luggage restrictions, if any (plan on packing lighter, since they have laundry machines onboard) no fun, but ya gotta do what ya gotta do (maybe on a cloudy sea day;)

 

Donna

[wanderingjew]

Its now 45 from jfk to pier

 

For bus to pier take any subway to 49 or 50 the get bus m50 on 49 st to 12th av and 49 st

[Sue L]

Just so you know my DS has brought home some pretty big suitcases with her coming home from college so it shouldn't be a problem. You might want to travel non-rush hour time just to avoid the daily commuters

 

Sue

[ladylikes2cruise]

Just so you know my DS has brought home some pretty big suitcases with her coming home from college so it shouldn't be a problem. You might want to travel non-rush hour time just to avoid the daily commuters

 

Sue

 

 

thanks Sue, for the info on the luggage;)

[nitnee]

Just had another thought-

Since you are in So Jersey, check out casino tiur buses. Don't they run a million of them hauling down people from NYC/No NJ to pull the slots? See what it takes to get on one going toward NY.

 

hey, i graduated in 78 also. wonder if we know each other...there were only 10,000 graduates that year

[Capsu78]

Greek by chance? I saw Jimmy Cefalo sportcasting on early Miami TV last year, sent him an email and he got back to me a day later... It was pretty cool.

[Sue L]

Hey Nitnee,

 

Btw the way DS goes to UPENN, otherwise known as "not Penn state" LOL

[nitnee]

Hey Nitnee,

 

Btw the way DS goes to UPENN, otherwise known as "not Penn state" LOL

 

give her my sympathy....we can't all be nittany lions

[nitnee]

Greek by chance? I saw Jimmy Cefalo sportcasting on early Miami TV last year, sent him an email and he got back to me a day later... It was pretty cool.

 

no, not greek, but cefalo spoke at our graduation

[Capsu78]

Spoke at mine too Eisenhower, as the Beav was getting the makeover... were getting closer! Poly Sci... how bout you?

 

How about the Train Station, Lions Den and the Saloon? I had classes in them all!

[trish1c]

Another Lion here -- class of '88.

 

To answer your original Q. Here's the cheapest way to go (not counting walking -- hey if you went to UP [i'm an alum volunteer recruiter & we're not allowed to call it main campus] & are still in decent shape, it's probaly possible if not practical )

 

Get somebody to drive you to the train station nearest your house. Worst case you pay for a local taxi.

 

Take a train to NYC Penn Station. It'll probably be about $10-12 pp.

 

In NYC, take a cab to the pier. Another $10 + tip. This you could walk if you really wanted to: 34th between 7th & 8th to 50's & 12th Ave. Or you could do internet research to find out if there's some kind of cross-town bus or subway. I don't like public transportation so can't be much help. I know there is a subway up town from Penn Station so you'd only have to walk from 7th or 8th Ave to 12th.

 

Good luck.

[signman]

Take the ferry. http://www.nywaterway.com