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C. Bormann
09-19-2010, 05:37 PM
This will be my first time to NYCC. What is the best way to get to the show from Penn Station? Is it within walking distance or do I need to take a cab or the subway?
Collection King 13
09-19-2010, 05:39 PM
Its about 4 blocks away...
Tony Coca
09-19-2010, 05:44 PM
Take the Bus.
Daredevil
09-19-2010, 06:15 PM
Walk westward.. . just follow all the geeks in costumes ;)
VaultMan
09-19-2010, 06:16 PM
This will be my first time to NYCC. What is the best way to get to the show from Penn Station? Is it within walking distance or do I need to take a cab or the subway?

Penn Station is 8th Avenue and 33rd I think...the Jacob Javits is around 40th and 11th Avenue, almost the west side highway. A cab would probably be more convenient because walking between avenues (east to west) is a chore - HUGE city blocks.

But you can definitely walk it.
VaultMan
09-19-2010, 06:16 PM
Take the Bus.

You could...
ansel39
09-19-2010, 06:18 PM
follow daredevil.
Daredevil
09-19-2010, 06:18 PM
Penn Station is 8th Avenue and 33rd I think...the Jacob Javits is around 40th and 11th Avenue, almost the west side highway. A cab would probably be more convenient because walking between avenues (east to west) is a chore - HUGE city blocks.

But you can definitely walk it.

Yeah depends on your physical capabilities :eplus2:
VaultMan
09-19-2010, 06:20 PM
Yeah depends on your physical capabilities :eplus2:

Seriously... :laugh:
wolverinejedi007
09-19-2010, 06:47 PM
I come up the stairs and turn left then walk a few blocks...ya cant miss it
Underdog07
09-19-2010, 08:19 PM
don't take the bus.

its probably a 20 minute stroll. not necessarily through the nicest areas.

If raining - take a cab (if you can find one)
Underdog07
09-19-2010, 08:20 PM
oh, there is no subway that will really get you any closer than Penn Station
VaultMan
09-19-2010, 08:26 PM
Yeah there is. But not if you're coming from out of town. The 1/9 (red line) runs another block west of Penn Station
Alex655321
09-19-2010, 08:27 PM
Walk westward.. . just follow all the geeks in costumes ;)

So true ! lol
Tony Coca
09-19-2010, 09:41 PM
from Penn Station to the Javits center is around 10-11 New Long Blocks.You can catch the bus right by Penn Station all the way to the last stop which is javits.
dagouch17
09-19-2010, 09:44 PM
don't forget the comic con is providing shuttle service to the con as well.

I got one online at their site. If you're staying at one of the host hotel you're fine. If not by looking at this their is a shuttle from penn.

8th avenue btw 30 and 31st street. according to this sheet it's every 20 minutes. starting at 7:30 am to 11:30 am.

Mike
Closetnerd
09-19-2010, 09:51 PM
This will be my first time to NYCC. What is the best way to get to the show from Penn Station? Is it within walking distance or do I need to take a cab or the subway?

Make sure you don't forget to bring me my Bronze Rocketeer you beat me out on Ebay you lil *****!! :eplus2: :eplus2:
C. Bormann
09-19-2010, 10:18 PM
Make sure you don't forget to bring me my Bronze Rocketeer you beat me out on Ebay you lil *****!! :eplus2: :eplus2:

If you wanted it bad enough, you would have outbid me for it. Deal with it!:bawling:

It will be good to see you again. I'll keep an eye out for you at the show.
patrickwm68
09-19-2010, 11:45 PM
It's a long walk, I suggest taking a cab it'll cost about $4, and get there very early. The line to get it in gets very long and it takes forever to get in once the show opens.


I'll be taking the train in from Metuchen NJ.
VinReaper
09-19-2010, 11:49 PM
This will be my first time to NYCC. What is the best way to get to the show from Penn Station? Is it within walking distance or do I need to take a cab or the subway?

Just meet up with us at the Tick Tock Dinner across from Penn Station on Friday. It's tradition that we meet there for breakfast then walk over or share cabs over to the CON. :thumbs2:


VR
Underdog07
09-20-2010, 10:28 AM
Yeah there is. But not if you're coming from out of town. The 1/9 (red line) runs another block west of Penn Station

but where would you take the 1/9 to from Penn Station?
Primal
09-20-2010, 11:25 AM
but where would you take the 1/9 to from Penn Station?

You wouldnt. The 1 train is literally on the same block as Penn Station and wont get you any closer to the Javits Center. Depending on which subway exit you're using to get off the 1 train you could end up in front of Penn Station or behind it.
CKinSD
09-20-2010, 11:29 AM
dude cannot wait to see ya at the show.

oh should we tell Kevin you gave my daughter that bronze for her 13th birthday.... hehehehe
Endless Wake
09-20-2010, 11:35 AM
It's a 10 minute walk from Penn station, forget the cab.
Endless Wake
09-20-2010, 11:41 AM
Just the 1 train now fellas, they got rid of the 9 train about 2-years ago.
Underdog07
09-20-2010, 12:03 PM
Just the 1 train now fellas, they got rid of the 9 train about 2-years ago.

really? I had no idea. Of course, I have only rode the subway twice in the past 5 years.
Underdog07
09-20-2010, 12:04 PM
You wouldnt. The 1 train is literally on the same block as Penn Station and wont get you any closer to the Javits Center. Depending on which subway exit you're using to get off the 1 train you could end up in front of Penn Station or behind it.

Thanks O - I thought I was correct with what I told Bormann
madjazz
09-20-2010, 12:54 PM
Chris! Haven't seen you since the Boston Con we all went to a few years back. This should be fun. :thumbs2:
C. Bormann
09-20-2010, 06:44 PM
Chris! Haven't seen you since the Boston Con we all went to a few years back. This should be fun. :thumbs2:

WW Boston was a fun weekend. Except for the $50 cab ride back to the show from the group dinner, because we missed the last train. I'm looking forward to seeing everyone at NYCC in a few weeks.