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Camden NJ - Philly PA- Where Is My Hotel In Relation To The Venue ?

Bathgate66Bathgate66 Posts: 15,813
edited June 2008 in The Porch
Hello helpful Philly Pit Members

Im driving from NY, so once I park my car i pretty much dont want to move it .( GA$ )

This is where I am tentatively staying- is this too far ? The people at the Hotel didnt seem to have a clue. They didnt even know of a venue on the waterfront in camden ( Sasaquana Centr ) ? ? :confused:


Crowne Plaza Philadelphia Main Line
City Line
4100 Presidential Boulevard
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19131
215-477-0200


do they have a shuttle or a train- i remember those lines outside after the shows waiting to get on the boat- they were ridiculous .


any help is appreciated .
only 2 weeks away kids !
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    ambuonoambuono Posts: 9
    that hotel is not in Center City. it is several miles away and unless the hotel provides a shuttle it is likely too far away. you would need to either drive directly to site in Camden or drive to Center City then take River boat.

    hope that helps
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    Solat13Solat13 Philadelphia Posts: 6,996
    You're about a 20-25 minute car ride from the venue without traffic. Probably close to 45 minutes during rush hour. You're right on the border of Philly and the burbs. Unfortunately, I don't spend much time out there so I don't know about trains.
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    CHANGEinWAVESCHANGEinWAVES Posts: 10,169
    that's pretty far.
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    flyinwhole313flyinwhole313 Posts: 1,651
    There is not a bus from that point. You could drive into the city and then get a cab or some other transportation, but driving to Camden is probably your best bet, sorry to say. The hotel is in a bad location for these shows. You will be competing with Shore traffic on Friday on 676 and 76-OUCH! STAY AWAY! I would check for hotels around the airport. It is probably just as close as the place you are at now...like 2-3 miles tops.
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    flyinwhole313flyinwhole313 Posts: 1,651
    There are like 15 hotels around Philly International Airport. Howard Johnson is probably cheap and its right off 95, VERY close to the Susquehanna Ctr. I have stayed at the Sheraton and it was nice and check out was at noon there
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    booomm11booomm11 Posts: 865
    your hotel is not near Camden! :( Bathgate, your near St. Joes and not to far from Villanova. I use to work out there and I took the R5(train). If your really not down to drive, you may have to take a few trains. I'll look into for ya :)
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    Bathgate66Bathgate66 Posts: 15,813
    flyinwhole313 wrote:
    There are like 15 hotels around Philly International Airport. Howard Johnson is probably cheap and its right off 95, VERY close to the Susquehanna Ctr. I have stayed at the Sheraton and it was nice and check out was at noon there



    these ?


    edit:

    horrible post
    apologies


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    Bathgate66Bathgate66 Posts: 15,813
    Extended Stay America Philadelphia - Airport

    Philadelphia Airport (PHL)
    9000 Tinicum Boulevard
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19153
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    CHANGEinWAVESCHANGEinWAVES Posts: 10,169
    Bathgate66 wrote:
    Extended Stay America Philadelphia - Airport

    Philadelphia Airport (PHL)
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    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19153
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    it's closer and u might have better luck getting a shuttle, at least to penns landing where u can take the ferry over. (not 100% sure)
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    JaneNYJaneNY Posts: 4,438
    There's a Crowne Plaza in city center - is that all booked? I bet you could get a train over from that area (does Septa or patco go to Susquehanna anyone?)
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    Bathgate66Bathgate66 Posts: 15,813
    if only for my endless fascination with procrastination !

    it has been so long since i was last down there ( for PJ i think or maybe springsteen )

    Its fucking 2 weeksaway ! i gotta get a move on before this arrives !


    thanks everyone for their input and assistance.
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    JaneNYJaneNY Posts: 4,438
    I don't know if The Comfort Inn is all booked, but its at Penn's Landing; we've stayed there in Philly. We've even walked to The Electric Factory from there. You can walk from it to the ferry area.
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    Bathgate66Bathgate66 Posts: 15,813
    screw it i guess im driving - cannot cancel on priceline once you have reserved ? :confused:

    i wasnt aware.
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    JaneNYJaneNY Posts: 4,438
    Oh that sucks! Why not look into driving to the nearest train and park there.

    Here's a map of their trains - maybe it will help.
    http://www.septa.org/maps/click_map.html
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    nfanelnfanel Posts: 2,558
    JaneNY wrote:
    Oh that sucks! Why not look into driving to the nearest train and park there.

    Here's a map of their trains - maybe it will help.
    http://www.septa.org/maps/click_map.html
    yeah, unfortunately septa trains stop running around midnight. to get from camden to philly via ferry and then from penn's landing to the train would be cutting it close. best bet is to drive. the drive really shouldn't be too bad. shorter than mine and i'm a local!
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    Solat13Solat13 Philadelphia Posts: 6,996
    Bathgate66 wrote:
    screw it i guess im driving - cannot cancel on priceline once you have reserved ? :confused:

    i wasnt aware.

    As long as you go to the venue midafternoon, you shouldn't have any traffic problems. Just make sure you follow the crowd to the Ben Franklin Bridge after the show. You don't want to get lost in Camden if you're not from the area.
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    nfanelnfanel Posts: 2,558
    Solat13 wrote:
    As long as you go to the venue midafternoon, you shouldn't have any traffic problems. Just make sure you follow the crowd to the Ben Franklin Bridge after the show. You don't want to get lost in Camden if you're not from the area.
    you don't want to get lost in camden even if you ARE from the area.
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    Solat13Solat13 Philadelphia Posts: 6,996
    nfanel wrote:
    you don't want to get lost in camden even if you ARE from the area.

    True, but I didn't want to scare him too much. :p
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    Evacuation RulesEvacuation Rules Posts: 2,162
    Solat13 wrote:
    Just make sure you follow the crowd to the Ben Franklin Bridge after the show. You don't want to get lost in Camden if you're not from the area.

    Where the hell is the exit for the bridge? Every time I leave that place, I can't find the bridge. You exit the parking lot, turn right, and the bridge should be right there on your left, but it's never there. I always end up going the opposite way on 76 or whatever it is, and doing a u-turn.
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    Bathgate66Bathgate66 Posts: 15,813
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    JaneNYJaneNY Posts: 4,438
    nfanel wrote:
    yeah, unfortunately septa trains stop running around midnight. to get from camden to philly via ferry and then from penn's landing to the train would be cutting it close. best bet is to drive. the drive really shouldn't be too bad. shorter than mine and i'm a local!

    Do Patco trains stop running then too? Because someone said the City Hall stop is very close to the venue, and that runs over to I think 8th and something, and then you could switch over to another line. The key is when getting out of the Camden show is you RUN to whatever transportation you want so you're less likely to have to wait. Most people are either drunk/stoned/tired, and milling about. If the second YL or whatever the last song is, is over, you book out of that arena, you can get ahead of tons of people, because they're wandering around taking their time.
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    grjammergrjammer Posts: 385
    In 06 we left during YL both nights and were still far back in the line for the ferry. It was no problem getting back across the river but I was surprised how far back we were in line considering we actually left before the show was over.
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    PureandEasyPureandEasy Posts: 5,779
    JaneNY wrote:
    Do Patco trains stop running then too? Because someone said the City Hall stop is very close to the venue, and that runs over to I think 8th and something, and then you could switch over to another line. The key is when getting out of the Camden show is you RUN to whatever transportation you want so you're less likely to have to wait. Most people are either drunk/stoned/tired, and milling about. If the second YL or whatever the last song is, is over, you book out of that arena, you can get ahead of tons of people, because they're wandering around taking their time.


    PATCO runs pretty much all night, but less frequently during the middle of the night.

    Bathgate, you are not close to the venue, but it's not a bad drive, if you leave early enough during the day. The drive home should be fine, cross the Ben, take Vine Street to 76 to City Line Ave., and you're there. At that time of night, there shouldn't be traffic.

    But next time, ask before you book. There are numerous other, more convenient, options. :D
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    quarterpastquarterpast Posts: 185
    I work at the susquehanna center so I know of a few hotels you can try. There is a Crowne Plaza in Cherry Hill, NJ that is very close and 2 hotels owned by Marriott (not sure which branch of marriott) in Deptford, NJ. The first is a few miles, the second 2 are about 10 miles. Being in NJ, you will not get any city traffic. Many tours use the Crowne Plaza b/c it's so close.
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    Sharon_Hearts_PJSharon_Hearts_PJ Bristol, PA Posts: 1,383
    Since you can't cancel, see if they'll let you transfer the reservation to the Cherry Hill or Center City Crown Plazas.
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    JaneNYJaneNY Posts: 4,438
    grjammer wrote:
    In 06 we left during YL both nights and were still far back in the line for the ferry. It was no problem getting back across the river but I was surprised how far back we were in line considering we actually left before the show was over.

    Yes and what was annoying was there were also plenty of line jumpers as you got closer in line. But the ferry site says the ferry continues until all showgoers have been transported, and the thing holds a LOT of people.
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    grjammergrjammer Posts: 385
    JaneNY wrote:
    Yes and what was annoying was there were also plenty of line jumpers as you got closer in line. But the ferry site says the ferry continues until all showgoers have been transported, and the thing holds a LOT of people.


    I remember that as well. As I recall, a few brawls nearly broke out. There were more cops after the second show.

    It is amazing how many people that ferry can hold.
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    hinks13hinks13 Posts: 6
    There is a Crowne Plaza and Holiday Inn on Route 70 E in Cherry Hill. Both are only a 5 minute drive to the S-Center. I would highly recommend those hotels for anyone still looking for a room.

    The PATCO runs all night. Below is a link to the schedule. For those staying in Center City, you pick up the PATCO at 15/16th and Locust, 12/13th and Locust, 9/10th and Locust or 8th and Market. Take the PATCO to either one of the 1st 2 stops in Camden (City Hall and Market St.) and walk a few blocks toward the River. Very easy and convenient.

    http://www.ridepatco.org/schedules.asp
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    Sharon_Hearts_PJSharon_Hearts_PJ Bristol, PA Posts: 1,383
    Another option (to anyone) that I don't believe has yet been mentioned is the RiverLine. Lucky for me, I'm directly across the river (5 minute drive to the station) from Burlington, NJ. That is one of the many stops along the RiverLine, which ends AT the venue. Last time I took it, it was less than $3 round-trip. The fact that it lets out directly next to Susquehanna (and the Aquarium right before that) makes it the most convenient form of public transportation to the venue.
    http://www.riverline.com/
    Check out the route, and see if you're able to get to any of the stops along the way more easily than the other transit options.
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    Bathgate66Bathgate66 Posts: 15,813
    this is where i am staying.

    Extended Stay America Philadelphia - Airport
    Philadelphia Airport (PHL)
    9000 Tinicum Boulevard
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19153
    215-492-6766

    59 bucks a night.

    cant go wrong there,...dunno hoow much sleeping will be happening & I realize I will need to drive to the show and tailgate parties.
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