Travelling from Manhattan to Allentown
Nov 2, 2015, 2:38 am
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Travelling from Manhattan to Allentown
Hi Everyone,
I am a newcomer by account but have been perusing flyertalk for a while.
I have an upcoming business trip in Jan 2016 which requires travelling from Manhattan to Allentown, PA.
Normally I'd just rent a car and drive the 2 hour trip but given it's in the middle of winter, I rather take public transportation.
Can someone please recommend a few options? Thanks very much in advance.
I am a newcomer by account but have been perusing flyertalk for a while.
I have an upcoming business trip in Jan 2016 which requires travelling from Manhattan to Allentown, PA.
Normally I'd just rent a car and drive the 2 hour trip but given it's in the middle of winter, I rather take public transportation.
Can someone please recommend a few options? Thanks very much in advance.
Nov 2, 2015, 5:12 am
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Takes ~2.5 hours on the bus and a r/t fare is $57. I don't think there are any other reasonable options.
Takes ~2.5 hours on the bus and a r/t fare is $57. I don't think there are any other reasonable options.
Nov 2, 2015, 6:55 am
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Takes ~2.5 hours on the bus and a r/t fare is $57. I don't think there are any other reasonable options.
Takes ~2.5 hours on the bus and a r/t fare is $57. I don't think there are any other reasonable options.
Extended question: if I take the bus option above, which stop would have access to taxis at night? I may not arrive until after dinner.
Nov 2, 2015, 9:04 am
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It may or may not be a "reasonable" option, but a roundtrip excursion ticket from Manhattan to the Sands Casino in Bethlehem, with a local LANTA bus between the casino and Allentown, would likely be cheaper. There are the regular, commercial bus options from Port Authority Bus Terminal, as well as the so-called Asian line-run buses between some NYC neighborhoods and the casino. A call to the Sands Casino's Bus Marketing Department can probably yield more information about the latter.
It may or may not be a "reasonable" option, but a roundtrip excursion ticket from Manhattan to the Sands Casino in Bethlehem, with a local LANTA bus between the casino and Allentown, would likely be cheaper. There are the regular, commercial bus options from Port Authority Bus Terminal, as well as the so-called Asian line-run buses between some NYC neighborhoods and the casino. A call to the Sands Casino's Bus Marketing Department can probably yield more information about the latter.
Nov 30, 2015, 4:50 pm
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And the only real issue would be if you have to travel during or right after a snowstorm. Otherwise, the highways are cleared up pretty quickly.
Of course if you have zero experience driving in snow, maybe I'd consider the bus, but only as a backup if there actually is snow on the road. If it's a really bad storm, then it probably won't matter, the meeting should just be cancelled...
Dec 7, 2015, 8:00 pm
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If you are at Newark Airport - I believe a service is available from Trans-Bridge Lines for $29. If you are starting in Manhattan probably not ideal vs. goto Port Authority..
Additionally, can check Greyhound from Newark Penn Station (Via PATH train) which is $23
Additionally, can check Greyhound from Newark Penn Station (Via PATH train) which is $23
Dec 12, 2015, 4:05 pm
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If it's a business trip, are you allowed to use a car service? That way, the driving would be done by a professional in a relatively big heavy safe car and you'd be able to work (or nap) during the drive.