Board 8 > Planning a short trip to NYC in the fall, how's the public transportation?

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Better or worse than LA?

Trying to decide if I want my hotel close to where I'll be or a few miles by subway.
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NYC Transportation is just fine. Where will you be? Cheapest to stay in jersey and commute in.
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what's the trip for/where do you need to be, and when?

cost-wise, it makes much more sense to stay outside the main city and commute in.
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Better than LA from what I've heard of LA's
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NYC subway system is fine, get a metro card, fill it up, then just use google maps and it will tell you exactly what trains to get on when and where

there's no wifi so i always suggest taking a screenshot of the directions before going down into the subway

just be careful during rush hour, on the weekends tho unless there's a big event i've found the subway is pretty empty
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in manhattan, you get reception at stations. but you loose signal between stops

i'd rely on a combination of subwaytime.mta.info and google maps once in the city
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I had no issues with NYC my two times there. Subway and such all run super often.

However if you are going to Metlife Stadium for any reason, just cab/uber. My god the transit there and back is putrid.
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You go Menji!

Support dem anime songs!
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are you going to nintendo world nyc
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also go to videogamesnewyork if you have the time, it's great

and walk around chinatown
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also stay with Wigs, he is nice and good and will only livestream you sleeping a bit
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Anime NYC which is at the Javits Convention Center... It looks like that's in Manhattan? Best spot I found is just east over the bridge.

And when I say short I mean like 3 days in November.
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yeah Javits Center is huge, it's where they have NYCC and the big car show and some other big events

It's very close to penn station, I live in Jersey and I usually take a train to there then it's like a 15-20 minute walk to the Center
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ZenOfThunder posted...

there's no wifi so i always suggest taking a screenshot of the directions before going down into the subway

All of the subways have wifi now.

Also if you're going to be going to the javits center, you can pretty much stay anywhere in Manhattan (preferably the west side). There's no reason to stay in another borough.
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Menji posted...

Anime NYC which is at the Jarvis Convention Center... It looks like that's in Manhattan? Best spot I found is just east over the bridge.

What do you mean the "best spot"? There are thousands of hotels clustered walking distance from the convention center.
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SeabassDebeste posted...

what's the trip for/where do you need to be, and when?

cost-wise, it makes much more sense to stay outside the main city and commute in.

This is probably the most incorrect post ITT
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Yeah, probably much easier to just find a cheap place in Newark and take the 20 minute train to Manhattan
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DeathChicken posted...

Yeah, probably much easier to just find a cheap place in Newark and take the 20 minute train to Manhattan

Jesus Christ do not do this
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Nelson_Mandela posted...

Menji posted...

Anime NYC which is at the Jarvis Convention Center... It looks like that's in Manhattan? Best spot I found is just east over the bridge.

What do you mean the "best spot"? There are thousands of hotels clustered walking distance from the convention center.

Price and quality wise. I'm splitting the cost but if I'm saving a 100 bucks a night, I don't mind commuting.
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You can stay in a hotel in midtown for $120/night. Staying in NJ would save you maybe $20 and you'd have to spend that on the NJT ticket to Penn anyway.

For the love of God menji please listen to someone who actually lives here.
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Menji posted...

Price and quality wise. I'm splitting the cost but if I'm saving a 100 bucks a night, I don't mind commuting.

You won't save that. Just look into the residence inn or any of those budget hotels and you'll find something cheap that's walking distance to your convention.
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I'll keep looking then. Due to the event, I'm sure the close cheaper hotels are full. At least for my brief search at 2am.
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Menji posted...

I'll keep looking then. Due to the event, I'm sure the close cheaper hotels are full. At least for my brief search at 2am.

I would be shocked if a convention affected hotel prices. Midtown itself has hundreds of hotels to service Broadway shows year round.
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Yeah I just did a quick search and there are budget chain hotels in times square averaging $150 or so for that weekend. You aren't going to find anything like that in NJ for under $100.
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Hmmm, was kinda curious to see if doing a search using Booking.com + Genius discounts would reveal anything.

There's some really cheap stuff less than 3 miles from the venue.
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voltch posted...

Hmmm, was kinda curious to see if doing a search using Booking.com + Genius discounts would reveal anything.

There's some really cheap stuff less than 3 miles from the venue.

That's what I normally use!
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Oh hey I'm going to NYCC, I go every year now. I was curious about Anime NYC since I know it's sort of connected but I feel like I'd be too exhausted from NYCC for Anime NYC. Have you been there before and is it worth it?
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to be fair, i've never really stayed at a hotel in/near NYC. had no idea you could get them for $150 in midtown. yeah, do that
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Bane_Of_Despair posted...

Oh hey I'm going to NYCC, I go every year now. I was curious about Anime NYC since I know it's sort of connected but I feel like I'd be too exhausted from NYCC for Anime NYC. Have you been there before and is it worth it?

No, this will be my first time since I'm on the west coast. I'm really just going for the concerts.

But I'm really looking forward to a con that doesn't have over 100,000 people.
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If you decide to stay outside of Manhattan, keep in mind that subways run 24/7, but the PATH and NJT trains do not. If you really insist on staying elsewhere, I'd recommend Long Island City or Hunter's Point in Queens (nice skyline views and near the 7 train, which will make your commute easy). Under no circumstances should you stay in Newark as someone very cruelly suggested.
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fine
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As someone who lives in the city, trust Seph on this. Commuting from NJ is a horrible idea. Don't. There's hotels with tiny rooms all over midtown and you were going to need a metrocard anyway so you won't be saving that money.

I'm also partial to Brooklyn, fun youth hotels here that tend to be less pricy than midtown. Give them a shot.
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make sure to grab another commemorative glowstick
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Brooklyn's great (I live there) especially if you want to go out at night. It's not exactly the simplest ride to the convention center but it's certainly manageable.
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As someone who lives in jersey absolutely do not commute from jersey. Huge pain and it's not cheap. I only do it cuz I live here. I stayed I NYC once for nycc and it was way way better.
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Nelson_Mandela posted...

If you really insist on staying elsewhere, I'd recommend Long Island City or Hunter's Point in Queens (nice skyline views and near the 7 train, which will make your commute easy). Under no circumstances should you stay in Newark as someone very cruelly suggested.

I'll also echo this as yet another NYC native. The terminus of the 7 line will put you right at Javits Center.

But yeah, probably better to try and find a hotel in Manhattan.
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It's awesome that there are so many NYC ppl here; I'll make sure to pick B8's brain whenever I finally make the trip out there. The only thing I know at the moment is to avoid Katz's Deli.
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CaptainOfCrush posted...

It's awesome that there are so many NYC ppl here; I'll make sure to pick B8's brain whenever I finally make the trip out there. The only thing I know at the moment is to avoid Katz's Deli.

Why? Katz's is in a fun area and worth going to just to check it out.
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Isn't it like $25 for a pastrami sandwich? I'd definitely check out as many areas as I can, but to actually eat at a sandwich shop that pricey...
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CaptainOfCrush posted...

Isn't it like $25 for a pastrami sandwich? I'd definitely check out as many areas as I can, but to actually eat at a sandwich shop that pricey...

I don't think it's quite that pricey but pastrami is an expensive meat at any Jewish deli. I would definitely only eat there if you're really into deli food or are here for several weeks though, yeah.
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CaptainOfCrush posted...

Isn't it like $25 for a pastrami sandwich? I'd definitely check out as many areas as I can, but to actually eat at a sandwich shop that pricey...

it's not that great
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When we went to Brooklyn for the ACC tourney, we found a pretty cheap room on air bnb. But, Ubers were expensive there. (Technically a Lyft). Plus, our driver one way almost gave me a legit fucking heart attack.

Sephy wouldn't meet us either cuz he was lame.
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Corrik7 posted...

When we went to Brooklyn for the ACC tourney, we found a pretty cheap room on air bnb. But, Ubers were expensive there. (Technically a Lyft). Plus, our driver one way almost gave me a legit fucking heart attack.

Sephy wouldn't meet us either cuz he was lame.

Oh yeah, I remember this. Did you wind up going to Lucky 13?!

And yeah, Brooklyn is awesome obviously but it's pretty inconvenient for the javits center.
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Corrik7 posted...

When we went to Brooklyn for the ACC tourney,

This is why big east basketball is better
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You can theoretically stay anywhere, even Long Island or New Jersey, but Manhattan would certainly be easier if you can find a hotel at a decent price.

The Javits Center is a block from the last stop on the 7 line. Alternatively, its a 10 minute walk (or a bus ride) from Penn Station.

Bane_Of_Despair posted...

Oh hey I'm going to NYCC, I go every year now. I was curious about Anime NYC since I know it's sort of connected but I feel like I'd be too exhausted from NYCC for Anime NYC. Have you been there before and is it worth it?

I've gone both years. I felt it was worth it. I stopped going to NYCC years ago because it was too crowded and anime content was pushed to the side. It was created by the guy who ran New York Anime Festival before it was merged into NYCC.

Can't help much with where to stay because I live on Long Island and take the train in, but if you guys have any questions about the con itself, I can try to answer them.

I might be going to Anime NYC this year too. I had tickets last year but couldn't make it because I got sick. I'm also stopping with NYCC. Too crowded and less focused on things I care about.
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Bane_Of_Despair posted...

Better than LA from what I've heard of LA's

LA is entirely spread out. You can't really public transport as a tourist because you don't really want to be stuck in one place for a long period of time. Very much should rent a car(Or pay kind of crazy uber fees) otherwise you will be stuck devoting so much time to travel.
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Nelson_Mandela posted...

Corrik7 posted...

When we went to Brooklyn for the ACC tourney, we found a pretty cheap room on air bnb. But, Ubers were expensive there. (Technically a Lyft). Plus, our driver one way almost gave me a legit fucking heart attack.

Sephy wouldn't meet us either cuz he was lame.

Oh yeah, I remember this. Did you wind up going to Lucky 13?!

And yeah, Brooklyn is awesome obviously but it's pretty inconvenient for the javits center.

Yes, for a little bit. Then I realized I was fucking smashed and we left.
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pro-tip: absolutely do not eat at the javits center food court, lines are always super long and the food is expensive and not great

just leave the con, get some pizza and go back after, even if you feel weird leaving and sacrificing time it will be the same amount of time waiting on line in that fuckin food court
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I heard Hudson yards nearby installed some pretty great food courts. Haven't been there myself but that could be a good alternative if you want. You should make every meal in NYC if you're only here for a few days.
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