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Ontario Area Fans = NYC MSG ?

foxyphohandlemamafoxyphohandlemama Posts: 12
edited March 2008 in The Porch
hey, just a quick question about anybody from Hamilton/Toronto/Burlington area PJ fans willing to either travel with me via greyhound bus, tickets range from $46-$81. So, either pm me, for details and ticket buying, hotels and such. thanks
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  • Red LukinRed Lukin Posts: 2,994
    That's actually not a bad idea. I'm not going to NY, but if I was I would totally consider splitting a bus. It beats driving by yourself in NY of all places and paying for crazy parking prices. You could probably arrange a group hotel rate too.

    Good luck recruiting. It would be a fun time travelling to NY with a bus full of Toronto PJ fans.
  • foxyphohandlemamafoxyphohandlemama Posts: 12
    lol yeah now the long trek of recruits, i'll leave the thread open to any of those who want to reply, or pm me. i was looking at hotel rates also which will be a bitch especially in new york.
  • augustwestaugustwest Posts: 739
    cheapest greyhound i saw was $ 229.40, return
  • MarkBMarkB Posts: 115
    ya i only see tickets for $229
  • augustwestaugustwest Posts: 739
    MarkB wrote:
    ya i only see tickets for $229

    i think "foxyphohandlemama" has been misled :(

    OR

    has a "deal" that they are not talkin about ;)


    fess up foxyphohandlemama!!!
  • nuzpapernuzpaper Posts: 211
    try via rail. cheaper and way more comfy. You can walk around and have a drink or 2.

    Price as of 2:56pm is

    Fare: $201.00 G.S.T./H.S.T.: $0.00 P.S.T.: $0.00 Total CAD$: $201.00
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  • nippleholicnippleholic Posts: 1,084
    driving down seems like the best option...

    I got a rental car for $190/week with unlimited miles...
    2003: Buffalo, Toronto
    2004: Boston (x2), Toledo, Grand Rapids
    2005: Kitchener, London, Hamilton, Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto
    2006: Toronto (x2), Grand Rapids, Cleveland, Detroit
    2008: New York City (x2), Hartford, Boston II
    2010: Buffalo, Newark, New York City (x2), Nijmegen, Berlin, Werchter
    2011: Alpine Valley I, Alpine Valley II, Montreal, Toronto (x2), Ottawa, Hamilton
    2012: Amsterdam (x2), Berlin (x2)
    2013: London, Pittsburgh, Buffalo, Brooklyn (x2)
    2014: Detroit
    2016: Quebec City, Ottawa, Toronto (x2), Chicago (x2)
    2018: Amsterdam (x2), Padua, Rome, Prague, Krakow, Berlin, Barcelona
    2022: San Diego, Los Angeles (x2), Oakland (x2), Fresno, Sacramento, Las Vegas, Ottawa, Hamilton, Toronto
    2023: Fort Worth (x2), Austin (x2)
    2024: Vancouver (x2), Portland, Sacramento, Las Vegas (x2), Los Angeles (x2), Dublin, Manchester, London, Berlin (x2), Barcelona (x2)

  • Jammin2PearlJammin2Pearl Posts: 266
    Porter Air

    $305 round trip tax included

    I have a good friend who lives in Manhattan

    MSG HERE I COME
  • Jammin2PearlJammin2Pearl Posts: 266
    BeerBaron, whats going on man!

    Toronto to Newark [I believe] but I hear its only about 20-30min from MSG.

    A travel buddy or two can really help the cost of the cab fair.

    Either way, somethings just have to be done.
  • nuzpapernuzpaper Posts: 211
    Jammin2Pearl wrote:
    Porter Air

    $305 round trip tax included

    I have a good friend who lives in Manhattan

    MSG HERE I COME

    I will be flying porter also, great price ( A.A quoted me $590 from expedia!!) I have flown porter before. great service and very convenient if you live downtown
    Toronto 96, Barrie 98, Toronto 00, Toronto 03, Ottawa 05, Toronto 05, Toronto 06, Toronto 06, Denver 06, Denver 06, Chicago 07, New York 08, New York 08...I'm just getting started
  • Jammin2PearlJammin2Pearl Posts: 266
    nuzpaper wrote:
    I will be flying porter also, great price ( A.A quoted me $590 from expedia!!) I have flown porter before. great service and very convenient if you live downtown

    Ive heard good things.

    My sister has a friend who flys in from Ottawa all the time, always goes Porter.

    Im in it for cheap and quick, just how i like my chicks . ;) haha
  • nuzpapernuzpaper Posts: 211
    nippleholic wrote:
    driving down seems like the best option...

    I got a rental car for $190/week with unlimited miles...

    Be careful with that. Many companies have unlimited for Canada or province only. Doesn't always apply to the U.S. Also parking can be very expensive. Learned that lesson in Chicago. $40 a day
    Toronto 96, Barrie 98, Toronto 00, Toronto 03, Ottawa 05, Toronto 05, Toronto 06, Toronto 06, Denver 06, Denver 06, Chicago 07, New York 08, New York 08...I'm just getting started
  • augustwestaugustwest Posts: 739
    nippleholic wrote:
    driving down seems like the best option...

    I got a rental car for $190/week with unlimited miles...

    driving is an option but you gotta account for at least $30 per night parking and um driving in the big city is kinda nutty...

    flying into newark isnt a problem...last time i did that it was a cheap bus ride(<$20) to and from nyc from that airport
  • nippleholicnippleholic Posts: 1,084
    nuzpaper wrote:
    Be careful with that. Many companies have unlimited for Canada or province only. Doesn't always apply to the U.S. Also parking can be very expensive. Learned that lesson in Chicago. $40 a day

    It's unlimited miles in both Canada and the U.S...

    I have family in the NYC area, so I usually just park the car there and take the MTA into Manhattan...
    2003: Buffalo, Toronto
    2004: Boston (x2), Toledo, Grand Rapids
    2005: Kitchener, London, Hamilton, Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto
    2006: Toronto (x2), Grand Rapids, Cleveland, Detroit
    2008: New York City (x2), Hartford, Boston II
    2010: Buffalo, Newark, New York City (x2), Nijmegen, Berlin, Werchter
    2011: Alpine Valley I, Alpine Valley II, Montreal, Toronto (x2), Ottawa, Hamilton
    2012: Amsterdam (x2), Berlin (x2)
    2013: London, Pittsburgh, Buffalo, Brooklyn (x2)
    2014: Detroit
    2016: Quebec City, Ottawa, Toronto (x2), Chicago (x2)
    2018: Amsterdam (x2), Padua, Rome, Prague, Krakow, Berlin, Barcelona
    2022: San Diego, Los Angeles (x2), Oakland (x2), Fresno, Sacramento, Las Vegas, Ottawa, Hamilton, Toronto
    2023: Fort Worth (x2), Austin (x2)
    2024: Vancouver (x2), Portland, Sacramento, Las Vegas (x2), Los Angeles (x2), Dublin, Manchester, London, Berlin (x2), Barcelona (x2)

  • nuzpapernuzpaper Posts: 211
    Jammin2Pearl wrote:
    Ive heard good things.

    My sister has a friend who flys in from Ottawa all the time, always goes Porter.

    Im in it for cheap and quick, just how i like my chicks . ;) haha

    That is the route I often take. It's about 20 or 30 buck more then westjet. But you don't have the hassle of going to Pearson. Free shuttle from union and you are in the air before you know it with a beer in one hand and a sandwich in the other.
    Toronto 96, Barrie 98, Toronto 00, Toronto 03, Ottawa 05, Toronto 05, Toronto 06, Toronto 06, Denver 06, Denver 06, Chicago 07, New York 08, New York 08...I'm just getting started
  • Jammin2PearlJammin2Pearl Posts: 266
    Not dealing with Pearson sounds good!

    Wheres the Airport?
  • nuzpapernuzpaper Posts: 211
    Jammin2Pearl wrote:
    Not dealing with Pearson sounds good!

    Wheres the Airport?

    Toronto Island. Right Downtown
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  • Jammin2PearlJammin2Pearl Posts: 266
    On the Island, wow, that could be convenient!
  • foxyphohandlemamafoxyphohandlemama Posts: 12
    hey sorry guys i forgot about the thread for a few hours, and actually excited about the people responding. alright i checked greyhound's tickets and it was my mistake i checked off one way, the round trip is $162. my mistake, renting a car is an option also, i would pitch for gas, although thats a bitch in itself. has anybody checked for hotels in the area? or hostels?
  • gotchagotcha Posts: 56
    Damn, I'm so glad I checked this thread. I was planning to drive down to Buffalo to catch a flight to NYC for ~$150....but it's way more convenient to fly from the Island Airport for the extra $50. Are these planes the small Cesnas?
    "uncanny and immutable"
  • gotchagotcha Posts: 56
    hey foxymop, there is a Hostelling Intl. hostel in NYC....about $30-40 a night from what I can remember, and my experiences with HI Hostels so far have been entirely positive.
    "uncanny and immutable"
  • gotchagotcha Posts: 56
    3 posts in a row....sorry.
    I noticed that Porter flies to Newark airport. It's not too far from NYC (24 km), but I wonder if there is a cheap public transit option vs. a taxi. Has anyone been to this airport before?
    "uncanny and immutable"
  • augustwestaugustwest Posts: 739
    gotcha wrote:
    3 posts in a row....sorry.
    I noticed that Porter flies to Newark airport. It's not too far from NYC (24 km), but I wonder if there is a cheap public transit option vs. a taxi. Has anyone been to this airport before?

    you will have zero problems...theres a bus that goes regularly all day and night into the nyc bus terminal which is in manhattan...it was cheap too <$20 return

    google the airport's website and all is there for you
  • FatalFatal Posts: 821
    I'm in Ottawa and planning on going down to MSG for both nights...never been to NYC.

    At this point i'm thinking i will drive down...any recommendations on a hotel (preferably something close to MSG and the touristy spots...i'm hoping to get a room for a few nights in the $250 range...preferably 3 stars at least)?
    Shows: Montreal 98, Barrie 98, Montreal 00, Montreal 03, Montreal 05, Ottawa 05, Toronto 06, Vancouver Night 1 08 (EV), Vancouver Night 2 08 (EV), MSG1 08, MSG2 08, Montreal Night 2 08 (EV), Toronto Night 1 08 (EV), Toronto 09, Hartford 11 (EV), Ottawa 11, Ottawa 16, Ottawa 22.


  • foxyphohandlemamafoxyphohandlemama Posts: 12
    Well with all of these airlines and hotel ideas, would everybody be kind and post some links for tickets, accomadations if they dont mind, i hope the thread grows with tomorrows presale, so everybody would start booking rooms and planes
  • ninfanninfan Posts: 93
    Just heard about this company. Dont know a thing about it just thought I would put it out there for people to check.

    http://www.megabus.com/us/
    "No intelligent idea can gain general acceptance unless some stupidity is mixed in with it." Pessoa
  • nuzpapernuzpaper Posts: 211
    ninfan wrote:
    Just heard about this company. Dont know a thing about it just thought I would put it out there for people to check.

    http://www.megabus.com/us/

    I've seen adds for this. $16 return is pretty good. Drops you of at Penn station. Isn't that right beside/below MSG?
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  • ninfanninfan Posts: 93
    nuzpaper wrote:
    I've seen adds for this. $16 return is pretty good. Drops you of at Penn station. Isn't that right beside/below MSG?


    YES it is
    "No intelligent idea can gain general acceptance unless some stupidity is mixed in with it." Pessoa
  • foxyphohandlemamafoxyphohandlemama Posts: 12
    wow thank god for this megabus thing eh? is anybody interested in taken that with me or others? if so we can organize a meet up when we reach new york for lets say dinner
  • Jammin2PearlJammin2Pearl Posts: 266
    I might be..

    Im trying to figure all that shit out. As of now Im not ruling anything out.
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