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Elvira Oct 9th 2009 7:28 pm

Fort Lee to Montvale NJ - transport options?
 
Any reasonably convenient public transport option?

Hate hiring cars.

Hate driving in New Jersey. :eek:

Any useful suggestions will be karmad :)

neil Oct 9th 2009 7:39 pm

Re: Fort Lee to Montvale NJ - transport options?
 

Originally Posted by Elvira (Post 8004293)
Any reasonably convenient public transport option?

Hate hiring cars.

Hate driving in New Jersey. :eek:

Any useful suggestions will be karmad :)


There is an NJ transit station in Montvale, but I've looked at the options for going up that way and back before, and it seems to be pretty infrequent and impossible at some times of day. From Fort Lee would probably have to get a bus somewhere first even if it is viable for you.

Might be easiest to get into Manhattan then back out to Tarrytown, but from there it might not be a cheap taxi - it's about 15 miles and across the Tappan Zee. Not sure if there's a better train option than that.

Jerseygirl Oct 9th 2009 7:40 pm

Re: Fort Lee to Montvale NJ - transport options?
 

Originally Posted by Elvira (Post 8004293)
Any reasonably convenient public transport option?

Hate hiring cars.

Hate driving in New Jersey. :eek:

Any useful suggestions will be karmad :)

Sorry I can't help...I'm not familiar with public transport. How are you getting to Fort Lee and how will you get from Montvale to presumably the airport?

When will you be in NJ?

Elvira Oct 9th 2009 7:50 pm

Re: Fort Lee to Montvale NJ - transport options?
 

Originally Posted by Jerseygirl (Post 8004336)
Sorry I can't help...I'm not familiar with public transport. How are you getting to Fort Lee and how will you get from Montvale to presumably the airport?

When will you be in NJ?

All good questions :p

I was planning to fly into LGA and take a cab to Fort Lee.

But now that you mentioned it I hadn't actually thought further than Montvale...

Planning to spend the weekend in Manhattan after Montvale :thumbup:

Jerseygirl Oct 9th 2009 9:08 pm

Re: Fort Lee to Montvale NJ - transport options?
 

Originally Posted by Elvira (Post 8004353)
All good questions :p

I was planning to fly into LGA and take a cab to Fort Lee.

But now that you mentioned it I hadn't actually thought further than Montvale...

Planning to spend the weekend in Manhattan after Montvale :thumbup:

TBH I would use cabs if you don't want to drive.

Next week? I'm away next week then shortly after I'll be leaving for the UK. A weekend in NYC sounds a good. :thumbsup:

Elvira Oct 9th 2009 9:12 pm

Re: Fort Lee to Montvale NJ - transport options?
 

Originally Posted by Jerseygirl (Post 8004521)
TBH I would use cabs if you don't want to drive.

Next week? I'm away next week then shortly after I'll be leaving for the UK. A weekend in NYC sounds a good. :thumbsup:

Yeah, you're probably right.

Always love a weekend in NYC :)

Enjoy your trip back home. :thumbup:I'm definitely due one too. but may have to wait till after Christmas :unsure:

Englishmum Oct 10th 2009 1:30 am

Re: Fort Lee to Montvale NJ - transport options?
 
You could try contacting a car service (limo eg. Lincoln Town Car with driver) which is often - believe it or not - cheaper than a taxi!

The big ones in NYC (including the three area airports of JFK, LGA, EWR) are Carmel Limos and Dial 7 which are known to be reliable. You can get a quote for other destinations outside NYC by contacting the car services directly :

http://carmelcarservice.com/

http://www.dial7.com/

You can get a rough guide of the taxi rates and other ground transportation options from the Port Authority's website:

http://www.panynj.gov/airports/lga-p...portation.html

When will you be in Manhatten? I guess you will be going to see a performance at the Lincoln Center or Carnegie Hall? Might even be able to meet up with you for a cocktail, glass of wine or just a coffee....

Elvira Oct 10th 2009 1:37 am

Re: Fort Lee to Montvale NJ - transport options?
 

Originally Posted by Englishmum (Post 8005075)
You could try contacting a car service (limo eg. Lincoln Town Car with driver) which is often - believe it or not - cheaper than a taxi!

The big ones in NYC (including the three area airports of JFK, LGA, EWR) are Carmel Limos and Dial 7 which are known to be reliable. You can get a quote for other destinations outside NYC by contacting the car services directly :

http://carmelcarservice.com/

http://www.dial7.com/

You can get a rough guide of the taxi rates and other ground transportation options from the Port Authority's website:

http://www.panynj.gov/airports/lga-p...portation.html

When will you be in Manhatten? I guess you will be going to see a performance at the Lincoln Center or Carnegie Hall? Might even be able to meet up with you for a cocktail, glass of wine or just a coffee....

Thanks - that's very useful!

I'm won't be able to finalise my schedule for a few days yet, but I'll send you a PM once I have a clearer idea of where I'm going to be when. :)

another bloody yank Oct 13th 2009 1:43 pm

Re: Fort Lee to Montvale NJ - transport options?
 

Originally Posted by Englishmum (Post 8005075)
You could try contacting a car service (limo eg. Lincoln Town Car with driver) which is often - believe it or not - cheaper than a taxi!

But the thought of her on a New Jersey bus would be so much more entertaining.:lol:


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