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I would think NJ hotels (RI in Meadowlands or CY in Edgewater) would be better than going north. Just compare the local transportation options - it seems both have bus to the Port Authority Bus Terminal.
From there, take the subway to NYU.
Or, if you can get to Hoboken via NJ Transit, you can take the 33rd Street PATH train to 9th Street and walk to NYU (assuming Washington Square Campus).
If you are comparing the RI to the Courtyard in Meadowlands/Seacacus........go for the RI. The Courtyard has an Outback steakhouse on one end and an Italian chain (Carabbas?) on the other where Bazookas used to be. After a few hours you will start to get food cravings from the smells depending on what end you are on. The RI is fairly new and has better rooms....that dont smell like steaks and/or pizza. Both are in the Meadowlands plaza with lots of food choices and bus stops walking distance.
Cant help you if its 'bus convenient' to your destination.