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Agree that Amtrak is the best way if you can afford it. If you're on a budget you can also take SEPTA to Trenton and transfer to NJT into NYC. Puts you at the s
by ryukafalz 5y ago
Agree that Amtrak is the best way if you can afford it. If you're on a budget you can also take SEPTA to Trenton and transfer to NJT into NYC. Puts you at the same place, just takes a bit longer.
- dragontamer 5y agoIf you're trying to save money, the bus system works. But... ugggh. Train is more expensive for good reason! Its a much better experience. If we're talking about the price of Uber-rides / Rental Cars from NYC to Adirondacks... I bet you that the Train to Philly or even Washington DC will be cheaper than a rental car + all those miles you put on it! So IMO, save your sanity and go with the train. But the busses exist if you really need to cut back on $$$ even more.
- ryukafalz 5y agoOh no, I do mean by train! Both the SEPTA route and the NJT route I was referring to are trains - they just don't go the whole way from Philly->NYC, so you need a transfer. Now, frequency on SEPTA's Regional Rail lines has tanked during the pandemic, so using it may not be as practical as it once was. Haven't checked recently. Hopefully they get service back to reasonable levels.
- checker 5y agoAdding some other thoughts: - Trains get to skip traffic, but rental car might be cheaper if you're splitting it with friends. - Trains do break down or hit delays sometimes, but traffic is always a risk on I95. - Buses are the cheapest but have random people (dice roll) and traffic. - Parking a rental car might not be cheap in a city center but can be a wash depending on transit costs. Again, parking cost can be split with friends. So my decision is usually situational.