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I took public transportation home to NYC. Worst mistake on my part. Public transportation from Philly to NYC was horrible. The train made a stop every 5 mins from Philly to Newark, NJ which meant the commute was 3 hours. Never again. And forget about driving on I-95 from NYC - Philly, you'll be nickel and dime to death with the tolls and the travel is crazy, unpredictable, and one accident can set you back hours.
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Originally Posted by l1995
You're better off taking the Greyhound bus
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Originally Posted by Hannah5555
2nd that. Megabus or Bolt. 2 hours. Easy peasy.
The best transportation option by far is Amtrak. It's such a direct long ago established route that it's actually FASTER than a no-traffic drive, a regular train is ONE HOUR, 24 MINUTES. Acela Express gets it done in as little as 1 hour 12 minutes. Of course you're paying for that privilege, $58 regular or $108+ Acela
The best transportation option by far is Amtrak. It's such a direct long ago established route that it's actually FASTER than a no-traffic drive, a regular train is ONE HOUR, 24 MINUTES. Acela Express gets it done in as little as 1 hour 12 minutes. Of course you're paying for that privilege, $58 regular or $108+ Acela
EACH WAY! Amtrak is ridiculously expensive even when they offer "discounts." I understand why; doesn't make it any better.
Where the masses go higher property
taxes are eventually sure to follow.
If the masses go South you go North.
If the masses go West you go East.
Always remain under the radar.
There is a lot of in/out flow between Philadelphia and New York. Of the 4 years I've lived in the city, I have had numerous friends who either upped and left for New York or moved down to Philadelphia. The main difference I've noticed is that of my New York friends, they don't really think of coming down to Philly to do things, but those of us who live here constantly go to New York for things. Though as Philly gains more things, I can see that changing. I myself go up to New York at least once a month, mostly for nightlife. While the Gayborhood provides some awesome nightlife that I've enjoyed over the years, New York is infinitely better in this regard between the bars/clubs/circuit parties/etc.
I don't really see Center City comparing to Manhattan in many ways. Yes, it is very urban but it does not have the energy of a place like Midtown. Not even close. But the guy upthread who said Center City is dead after 9pm has no idea what he's talking about. There are numerous neighborhoods in Center City and elsewhere that are actual 24/7 areas.
Where the masses go higher property
taxes are eventually sure to follow.
If the masses go South you go North.
If the masses go West you go East.
Always remain under the radar.
The contrarian theory is also used by investors on Wall Street and in real estate. When people are running away from cities (70s-90s) you need to BUY property. When everyone knows about a city or a neighborhood, as an investor you want to sell.
There is a lot of in/out flow between Philadelphia and New York. Of the 4 years I've lived in the city, I have had numerous friends who either upped and left for New York or moved down to Philadelphia. The main difference I've noticed is that of my New York friends, they don't really think of coming down to Philly to do things, but those of us who live here constantly go to New York for things. Though as Philly gains more things, I can see that changing. I myself go up to New York at least once a month, mostly for nightlife. While the Gayborhood provides some awesome nightlife that I've enjoyed over the years, New York is infinitely better in this regard between the bars/clubs/circuit parties/etc.
I don't really see Center City comparing to Manhattan in many ways. Yes, it is very urban but it does not have the energy of a place like Midtown. Not even close. But the guy upthread who said Center City is dead after 9pm has no idea what he's talking about. There are numerous neighborhoods in Center City and elsewhere that are actual 24/7 areas.
Ironically, there are few if any neighborhoods in Manhattan that is 24/7.
Midtown is only busier (than CC) during daytime, office hours because of the huge amount of office buildings but it dies down considerably after dark when all the office workers go home.
Manhattan's reputation for being lively at night is way overrated.
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