You can also take the A, E, J or Z trains (subways) from JFK into Manhattan. I think it's $5 for the AirTrain from JFK to the subway and then $2.25 for a 1-way fare on the subway. Much less expensive than taking a cab, or even a shuttle service. It does take between an hour and 1.5 hours, depending on your final destination in Manhattan.

Here's that link: www.mta.info/mta/airtrain.htm

[Edited 11/3/10 9:11am]

^ Yes info on the AirTrain is listed in post #4 in this thread for JFK and Newark airports.

2elijah said:

^ Yes info on the AirTrain is listed in post #4 in this thread for JFK and Newark airports.

The link I listed goes to the MTA website which lists specific details about subway lines and fares. The info in post number four is general information about the AirTrain, which is different than what I linked to.

[Edited 11/3/10 15:03pm]

rafael said:

remko said:

I won't be flying in to attend the shows, but i am impressed by all the help and info you guys are sharing here.

great work, thanks

You're very welcome.

Thanks so much for all this info. I booked the econolodge cuz it's cheap and only a mile walk to the venue.

The non-stop flight that was $340 yesterday is $750 today, so I've gotta work a bit on that. Not really worried tho. Would prefer to fly into Newark since I am not staying for NYC shows.

And now I just gotta find some great tix for Wednesday show. Anyone got two floor seats they want me to take off their hands?

heidiv said:

Thanks so much for all this info. I booked the econolodge cuz it's cheap and only a mile walk to the venue.

The non-stop flight that was $340 yesterday is $750 today, so I've gotta work a bit on that. Not really worried tho. Would prefer to fly into Newark since I am not staying for NYC shows.

And now I just gotta find some great tix for Wednesday show. Anyone got two floor seats they want me to take off their hands?

No problem. Try one of these airline services to see if you could find a least expensive fare.

www.cheaptickets.com

http://www.kayak.com

www.expedia.com

www.orbitz.com

Some decent tickets for Wednesday on Ticketmaster, I just checked and you can get section 3, row D. That's better that I got right at 10:00 on the day they went on sale!!!!!

2elijah said:

heidiv said:

Thanks so much for all this info. I booked the econolodge cuz it's cheap and only a mile walk to the venue.

The non-stop flight that was $340 yesterday is $750 today, so I've gotta work a bit on that. Not really worried tho. Would prefer to fly into Newark since I am not staying for NYC shows.

And now I just gotta find some great tix for Wednesday show. Anyone got two floor seats they want me to take off their hands?

No problem. Try one of these airline services to see if you could find a least expensive fare.

www.cheaptickets.com

http://www.kayak.com

www.expedia.com

www.orbitz.com

Got $135 round trip airfare! Airfarewatchdog alerted me to it. Also, chose to rent a car. Woohoo!

heidiv said:

2elijah said:

No problem. Try one of these airline services to see if you could find a least expensive fare.

www.cheaptickets.com

http://www.kayak.com

www.expedia.com

www.orbitz.com

Got $135 round trip airfare! Airfarewatchdog alerted me to it. Also, chose to rent a car. Woohoo!

Yes, I saw your message on your thread. You got a good deal. Was wondering how you were going to get transportation from LaGuardia airport in Queens, NY to get to New Jersey, because LaGuardia airport is not close to New Jersey.

[Edited 11/20/10 19:51pm]

It's about 20 miles from LaGuardia to Izod Center - a 45 minute car ride with traffic.

If anyone is staying at hotels or hostels nearest to the IZOD Center, please list the ones you found closest to it or the Newark Airport, as there are orgers here who are trying to find the closest hotels/hostels to the IZOD center. Although I listed some hotels/hostels within the earlier part of this thread, not all indicate which are the closest to the IZOD center.

Also, if the hotel in NJ you are staying at, provides "tours" to NYC, please list if the hotel you're staying at provides that service. It would be a great help to some orgers who are asking. Also, those of you who live in NJ, if you can help with some of that info, it would be a great help as well. Thanks.

Update 11/29/10: I was in the Newark Airport vicinity today, and noticed a Days Inn, Sheraton and Marriot Hotels, within the area of airport location, in case anyone is looking to find one closest to Newark Airport.

[Edited 12/5/10 6:17am]

note: The special express RAIL service from Seacaucus Junction to Izod/Meadowlands will NOT be in operation for this concert. At the moment the corrupt bastards only run it for Jets/Giants games.

So if you are staying in NYC/Manhattan and want to get to IZOD you can:

- Take bus from Port Authority (which is right by madison square garden) ($10 roundtrip) - supposedly 45 minutes

- Take train to seacaucus junction (from port authority) and then take a direct bus from there (blah). Also approx 45 mins (waiting included). I think there is a train from secaucus, too.. I did that for a springsteen concert and it took forever

There are plenty of hotels right around Newark Airport and they all have shuttles--at least the brand name ones like Starwood properties, Marriotts, Hiltons, etc.

briant said:

note: The special express RAIL service from Seacaucus Junction to Izod/Meadowlands will NOT be in operation for this concert. At the moment the corrupt bastards only run it for Jets/Giants games.

So if you are staying in NYC/Manhattan and want to get to IZOD you can:

- Take bus from Port Authority (which is right by madison square garden) ($10 roundtrip) - supposedly 45 minutes

- Take train to seacaucus junction (from port authority) and then take a direct bus from there (blah). Also approx 45 mins (waiting included). I think there is a train from secaucus, too.. I did that for a springsteen concert and it took forever

They can take the 351 Coach bus from the Port Authority Bus Terminal in NYC to the IZOD Center: See reply #46 for more details and frequently asked questions:

http://www.coachusa.com/i...xpress.asp

Comfortable, reliable and convenient round trip, door to door (no transfers) transportation from the Port Authority Bus Terminal to the Meadowlands Entertainment Complex. Take a Coach USA 351 Meadowlands Express bus for an inexpensive, nonstop trip to all Meadowlands Entertainment events. The 351 Meadowlands Express boards at the Port Authority Bus Terminal which is near many NYC subway and bus connections. Frequent 351 Meadowlands Express buses depart from the Port Authority in Manhattan and take you to the Meadowlands in plenty of time for you to get to your seat. After each performance or sports event, convenient, nonstop 351 Meadowlands Express buses will take you quickly and safely back to the Port Authority for your trip home.
- Round trip: $10.00
- One Way: $5.00

For more information please visit www.351express.com

Address to Port Authority Bus Terminal, in NYC.

	Transit Hub	Location	Telephone
	Port Authority Bus Terminal	Between 40th and 42nd Streets & 8th and 9th Avenues	212 564-8484

[Edited 11/29/10 20:58pm]

ficktyt said:

There are plenty of hotels right around Newark Airport and they all have shuttles--at least the brand name ones like Starwood properties, Marriotts, Hiltons, etc.

EZ Ride Meadowlands-Airport Shuttle:

Meadowlands Airport Express (Shuttle Service)

****At the airport, the shuttle operates from the bus lanes at the passenger pickup area.

The shuttle makes curbside pickups and drop-offs at participating hotels. For more information call 1-866-208-1307 or visit www.ezride.org

Participating Hotels:

[Edited 11/29/10 20:20pm]

http://www.coachusa.com/i...xpress.asp

FAQ'S & OTHER INFO FOR THOSE TAKING THE 351 BUS FROM THE PORT AUTHORITY BUS TERMINAL TO IZOD CENTER in NJ:

What is the 351 Meadowlands Express Bus?

351 BUS

The 351 Meadowlands Express is a Coach USA express bus service providing door-to-door, round trip transportation from The Port Authority Bus Terminal in New York City to the Meadowlands Sports Complex in East Rutherford, NJ.

How often do 351 Meadowlands Express buses depart from the Port Authority Bus Terminal?

• 351 Meadowlands Express bus service begins two and a half hours prior to the start of an event at the New Meadowlands Stadium, Izod Center and Meadowlands Race Track events (e.g. for an 1:00 PM event express bus transportation service will begin to run at approximately 10:30 AM) from the Port Authority Bus Terminal and will continue until one half hour after the start of an event.
  
• Post event express bus transportation service will begin just before conclusion of the event and will run frequently thereafter.

How often do the buses run?

• 351 Meadowlands Express bus transportation from the Port Authority Bus Terminal to the Meadowlands in East Rutherford, NJ runs frequently for all events at the Meadowlands.

How long does it take to get to the Meadowlands?

• Your trip will normally take 20 minutes, each way, subject to traffic and weather conditions.

How much does it cost to ride the 351 Meadowlands Express Bus?

• The fare is only $5.00 each way. Exact fare required.

Where do I buy tickets for the 351 Meadowlands Express Bus?

• One way tickets may be purchased at the bus at the Port Authority Bus Terminal and at the bus at the Meadowlands ONLY IN CASH. Please note, ONLY EXACT FARE will be accepted.

If you wish to purchase your round trip or one way tickets in

advance at the Port Authority Bus Terminal please do so at the

Coach USA ticketing offices at the South Wing, main floor.

What if I want to purchase round trip tickets to ride the 351 Meadowlands Express Bus?

• Round trip tickets will cost $10 and may be purchased ONLY at Coach USA Ticket Offices located in the Port Authority Bus Terminal South Wing, main floor.

Where can I board the 351 Meadowlands Express Bus?

• Customers may board 351 Meadowlands Express Buses in the South Wing, on the third floor of the Port Authority Bus Terminal at Gates 305 and 306.
  
  RETURN TRIP FROM MEADOWLANDS (IZOD CTR) BACK TO PORT AUTHORITY BUS TERMINAL:
• From the Meadowlands Sports Complex in East Rutherford, NJ the 351 Meadowlands Express Bus can be boarded next to parking lot L of the Meadowlands Sports Complex.

How do I get to the Port Authority Bus Terminal?

• Many convenient subway and bus lines serve the Port Authority Bus Terminal. Taxi and private car services are also available. For NYC visitors, the Port Authority Bus Terminal is also within convenient walking distance from many Times Square and Herald Square hotels.

Click Here to View Larger Map

[Edited 11/29/10 21:10pm]

I was just reading about the parking at the iZod center and it might be worth the extra $5.00 for the reserved parking. People say the lots are quite a walk to the entrance to the building and if it is cold or rainy, the reserved parking is in a garage. Unfortunately, Friday night reserved parking seems to be full already.

There is also another option I found for $22.00 at a nearby restaurant that will shuttle you over and back. Not really a savings, but again, if there is lousy weather like today, at least you will be dropped off a and picked up from the door. Here is the link:

http://www.parkwhiz.com/e-rutherford/izod-center-parking/

New York City in 1 Day

[Edited 12/17/10 7:26am]

But you know what, I looked the priceline.com.

If I fly to EWR airport, It costs 500+ dollars, if I fly to JFK airport, it's only 100+ dollars.

I'm going to IZOD's concert first.

peacewild said:

But you know what, I looked the priceline.com.

If I fly to EWR airport, It costs 500+ dollars, if I fly to JFK airport, it's only 100+ dollars.

I'm going to IZOD's concert first.

Try this service to see if you can find something cheaper to Newark. Another orger here got a good price, but is flying into LaGuardia and rented a car, and driving from LaGuardia airport in Queens, NY to New Jersey. Although I think your travel would be much easier if you get a flight into Newark airport specifically for Jersey shows, and can always catch a shuttle from there to your hotel in Jersey.

http://www.airfarewatchdog.com

JFK airport is in Queens, NY. Very far from New Jersey. You can also choose to rent a car and drive to Jersey, but it will cost you, even if you take a taxi to New Jersery.

The Airtrain at JFK Airport, will take you to the Jamaica Station subway, and you can go downstairs and catch the "E" train to directly to 34th Street Penn Station or you can get off at the next stop on the "E" train which is 42nd Street(where the Port Authority Bus Terminal is upstairs) and catch a bus to New Jersey. Call the Airtrain phone number to find out about the fare of the Airtrain, and you will need a "metrocard" to get on the "E"train in the subway. The subway fare is $2.25.

If you're staying in a hotel near the IZOD Center, just find out from the information booth in the Port Authority bus terminal, which bus you can take to get over there.

AIRTRAIN - Airport Connections

When connecting within JFK or Newark, use AirTrain.

AirTrain makes frequent stops around the airport — including the airline terminals, parking lots, hotel shuttle areas and rental car facilities. What’s more, every AirTrain ride around the airport is free.

Please check these links for more information: AirTrain JFK and AirTrain Newark.

The links explain how to get to/from from JFK and Newark airports, to your destinations, as well as the cost:

AIRTRAIN TO JFK AIRPORT:

http://www.panynj.gov/air...train.html

http://www.panynj.gov/air...-from.html

For more AirTrain JFK information, call 877-JFK-AirTrain (535-2478)

AirTrain JFK is the easiest way to get to, from and around Kennedy International Airport. Operating 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, AirTrain provides easy connections with MTA New York City Transit subways and buses and the Long Island Rail Road. AirTrain makes frequent stops around the airport — including the airline terminals, parking lots, hotel shuttle areas and rental car facilities. What’s more, every AirTrain ride around the airport is free.

It takes only ten minutes to get from Jamaica or Howard Beach station to JFK’s passenger terminals. Trains arrive every seven to 10 minutes during the day, every 15 minutes between 8 p.m. and 4 a.m. Passengers landing at JFK can be at Penn Station in midtown Manhattan in just 35 minutes. Best of all, you never have to worry about traffic conditions. See the brochure map for more information on AirTrain JFK frequency.

There are buses that leave daily from Port Authority Bus Terminal in NYC to NJ, but it depends on where your destination is. You can always ask the the people at the information booths, at the Port Authority, what bus you can take. I know the Coach 351 bus that departs from Port Authority Bus Terminal in NYC to NJ and takes people to the IZOD Center, and back to the Port Authority when there's an event scheduled there, and will leave 2 1/2 hours prior to an event at the IZOD, and will continue until one half hour after the start of an event.
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http://www.coachusa.com/i...xpress.asp

[Edited 12/5/10 17:38pm]

Thanks for the information.

EWR is too expensive to arrive，I‘ll flight to JFK and take public transportation to my hotel near by IZOD center.

dp

[Edited 12/12/10 21:19pm]

dp

[Edited 12/12/10 21:18pm]

This site rock...Thank U...Thank U... really appreciate this info!!!

kok said:

This site rock...Thank U...Thank U... really appreciate this info!!!

Thanks. I just find it so much easier for fans to share info like this with one another, when fans are coming to their town for a Prince show.

[Edited 12/15/10 11:35am]

2elijah said:

kok said:

This site rock...Thank U...Thank U... really appreciate this info!!!

Thanks. I just find it so much easier for fans to share info like this with one another, when fans are coming to their town for a Prince show.

[Edited 12/15/10 11:35am]

Aww that so sweet of U!!!

so i'm on that trip planner site typing in msg to the apollo if there is a aftershoe there. i'm so confused. buses,trains. i'm from jersey suburbs. not counting a bus or train to manhattan i only took a local bus once. i'm so weirded out by this site i'm guessing i'll take a taxi. 6 miles..12 mins according to mapquest. but i'm typing in all the addresses of msg,dallas bbq and bbkings...msg is 7th and 31-33...the resturants are on 42 in times square but apollo is 125th!! ahhhh!!

the furthest up i was was beacon thearte on in between 74 and 75th. i walked from either bus or the train. i dont remember which to see chris cornell. only took like 90 mins. but it was july!!!!

purplemookiebut said:

so i'm on that trip planner site typing in msg to the apollo if there is a aftershoe there. i'm so confused. buses,trains. i'm from jersey suburbs. not counting a bus or train to manhattan i only took a local bus once. i'm so weirded out by this site i'm guessing i'll take a taxi. 6 miles..12 mins according to mapquest. but i'm typing in all the addresses of msg,dallas bbq and bbkings...msg is 7th and 31-33...the resturants are on 42 in times square but apollo is 125th!! ahhhh!!

the furthest up i was was beacon thearte on in between 74 and 75th. i walked from either bus or the train. i dont remember which to see chris cornell. only took like 90 mins. but it was july!!!!

If there is an after show at the Apollo you can take the number 2 train going uptown to 125th St ( it should say 242nd - Van Courtlandt Pk) also today is a gridlock alert day meaning that 12 mins mapquest told you about willl probably take an hour!! If you are coming from Port Authority make a left out the building and go over and up one block to 42nd street (Chevy's should be on the corner) and BBQ's is right there

[Edited 12/17/10 9:08am]

http://www.ehow.com/how_2...tions.html

125th Street (Harlem)
The Apollo Theater
Get there by taking the A, B, C, D, 2, or 3 trains uptown from Manhattan. Get off at the 125th Street stop and you will be on 125th Street when you exit the subway station.