GROUND TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS
from NEWARK LIBERTY AIRPORT
to Manhattan Church of Christ or Hotel Belleclaire
When you arrive Monday, you can either go directly to the Hotel Belleclaire (250 West 77th St. at Broadway) or to the Manhattan Church of Christ (48 East 80th St., between Madison and Park Aves.), where we will store your luggage until you are ready to go to the hotel.
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TAXI
Cost: About $75-85 plus tunnel toll and tip. Up to four people can ride together for one fare, so this is only cost-effective for groups.
Time: About 30 minutes, but could be longer depending on traffic, time of day.
How: Follow the signs to the taxi stand and wait for attendant to put you in next cab. Tell your driver the address above for the church or the Hotel Belleclaire.
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SUPER SHUTTLE
Cost: The website www.supershuttle.com estimates the ride from Newark Airport to the Hotel Belleclaire or the Manhattan Church of Christ will cost $21 for the first person and $12 for each additional person. This is probably the easiest and most cost-effective option for traveling alone or as a group from Newark.
Time: At least 45 minutes, but possibly much longer, depending on other passengers’ destinations, traffic, time of day.
How: Make a reservation online or at ground transportation desk upon arrival. (See above for church and hotel addresses.)
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NEWARK LIBERTY AIRPORT EXPRESS BUS/SUBWAY
Cost: $15 one-way, $25 round-trip from airport to NY’s Port Authority Bus Terminal (seniors 62+ half-price), plus $2 MetroCard for subway to hotel/church.
Time: About one hour, 10 minutes to hotel, a little longer to church.
How: Follow these directions from Newark to Manhattan Church of Christ:
• Follow signs at airport terminal A, B or C for ground transportation and Newark Liberty Airport Express Bus. Buy ticket from agent. You can also buy tickets online before you leave home at www.coachusa.com/olympia/.
• Board next bus to New York Port Authority Bus Terminal. Ride is about 40 min.
• When you get off the bus at Port Authority, follow the signs to the subway.
• Once in the subway, buy a MetroCard from the vending machine. Swipe card to enter turnstile. Follow the signs to the Queens/Jamaica Center-bound E train.
• After four stops on the E train, get off at Lexington Ave/53 St. station. Follow the signs to transfer to the uptown/Bronx-bound 6 train.
• Ride the 6 train three stops and get off at 77th Street.
• Go up to the street level and walk up Lexington three blocks to 80th Street.
• Turn left and walk 1-1/2 blocks to the church building (48 East 80th St.) It will be on the left after you have crossed Park Ave.
• If no one is in the lobby, press the button to the left of the front door and you will be buzzed in. Come to the offices on the second floor.
How: Follow these directions from Newark to Hotel Belleclaire:
• Follow signs at airport terminal A, B or C for ground transportation and Newark Liberty Airport Express Bus. Buy ticket from agent. You can also buy tickets online before you leave home at www.coachusa.com/olympia/.
• Board next bus to New York Port Authority Bus Terminal. Ride is about 40 min.
• When you get off the bus at Port Authority, go outside to the street level and walk down 42nd Street one block to Broadway/Seventh Avenue/Times Square.
• Go down into subway and buy a MetroCard from the vending machine. Follow the signs to the uptown/Bronx-bound 1 train.
• After five stops on the 1 train, get off at 79th St. Go upstairs to street level.
• Walk down Broadway two blocks to 77th St.
• The Hotel Belleclaire is near the corner of Broadway and 77th St.
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AIRTRAIN/SUBWAY
Cost: $15 train from NJ to NY, plus $2 MetroCard for NYC subway.
Time: About one hour, 15 minutes to hotel, a little longer to church. If you are arriving during rush hour, this is probably your best option to avoid traffic.
How: Follow these directions from Newark to Manhattan Church of Christ:
• In airport terminal, follow the signs to the AirTrain. Find the NJ TRANSIT ticket machines located at the entrance to AirTrain stations in each airline terminal.
• Buy a ticket to New York Penn Station (*NOT Newark Penn Station!). You will use this ticket twice: You’ll need it to pass through the fare gate at Newark Liberty International Airport Train Station and you’ll need to show the ticket to the conductor on the NJ TRANSIT train.
• Take the AirTrain to Newark Liberty International Airport Train Station. Get off and follow signs to transfer to a NJ TRANSIT train to New York Penn Station.
• When you get on NJ TRANSIT train, sit down and conductor will come by for your ticket. Confirm if you have a direct train or have to transfer somewhere.
• Get off at NY Penn Station. Go up to the street level.
• Walk the five blocks or so east to 33rd St. and Park Ave. You are going the right direction if you cross Broadway, Sixth Ave., Fifth Ave. and Madison. You’ll also pass Macy’s flagship store and the Empire State Building.
• Enter the subway station at 33rd St. and Park Ave. on the uptown side.
• Buy a MetroCard from vending machine, swipe it and get on the uptown/Bronx-bound 6 train.
• After five stops, get off at 77th St. Go upstairs to street level.
• Walk up Lexington Ave. three blocks to 80th St. Turn left/west on 80th St.
• Walk 1-1/2 blocks to the church building (48 East 80th St.) It will be on the left after you have crossed Park Ave.
• If no one is in the lobby, press the button to the left of the front door and you will be buzzed in. Come to the offices on the second floor.
How: Follow these directions from EWR to Hotel Belleclaire:
• In airport terminal, follow the signs to the AirTrain. Find the NJ TRANSIT ticket machines located at the entrance to AirTrain stations in each airline terminal.
• Buy a ticket to New York Penn Station (*NOT Newark Penn Station!). You will use this ticket twice: You’ll need it to pass through the fare gate at Newark Liberty International Airport Train Station and you’ll need to show the ticket to the conductor on the NJ TRANSIT train.
• Take the AirTrain to Newark Liberty International Airport Train Station. Get off and follow signs to transfer to a NJ TRANSIT train to New York Penn Station.
• When you get on NJ TRANSIT train, sit down and conductor will come by for your ticket. Confirm if you have a direct train or have to transfer somewhere.
• Get off at NY Penn Station. Follow the signs in the station to the NYC subway.
• Buy a MetroCard from subway vending machine, swipe it at the turnstile, and get on the uptown/Bronx-bound 1 train.
• After six stops on the 1 train, get off at 79th St. Go upstairs to street level.
• Walk down Broadway two blocks to 77th St.
• The Hotel Belleclaire is near the corner of Broadway and 77th St.
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