My husband has weekend meetings in Hackensack not too far from the Marriott at Glenpointe. I REALLY want to stay in Manhattan but it looks to be somewhat difficult or expensive to get to Hackensack from Manhattan each day. (Friday, Saturday) I have read a few posts here but still not sure if it is doable without having to take a cab each day. Thanks for any input or advice. The meetings are april 20,21.
Manhattan to Hackensack - can we get there ?
I have never done it, never have had any reason to go to Hackensack, but there is a bus from Newark Penn Station (very easy to get to from Manhattan) that goes there, see below
http://www.njtransit.com/pdf/bus/T0076.pdf
Manhattan to Hackensack - can we get there ?
I%26#39;ve had to go out to Hackensack a few times and I have found that it is incredibly easy. If you stay at the Westin or the Times Sq. Hilton you are across the street from Port Authority Bus Terminal.
New Jersey Transit has very frequent bus service from Port Authority to Hackensack, there are local and express buses. I made the mistake of taking a local bus the first time and it took about 50 minutes, the Express bus took less than half an hour.
You%26#39;ll need to find the exact address of where the meetings are, maps.google it, then I can help you find the correct NJ Transit bus.
I do believe there is also a train to Hackensack from Hoboken (or from Penn with a change at Secaucus Junction) but I think this will be less of a viable option than the bus. The bus is only a couple dollars, they%26#39;re clean, fast, and efficient. Hackensack is a fairly affluent suburban area.
Actually, this seems better. Express from Port Authority in New York. About 35 minutes or so.
http://www.njtransit.com/pdf/bus/T1144.pdf
The Express bus is FAST!!! If there isn%26#39;t much traffic, with Hackensack the first exit the bus takes from the highway, it can be less than half an hour, its only about 12 - 15 miles, it isn%26#39;t far.
Using the address of the Marriott at Glenpointe in TEANECK as the guide, according to NJTransit.com website, you will want to research further the #167 NJ Transit bus which gets him to Port Authority or the #182 which takes him to the GWB bus terminal.
On Friday, the bus service is every 30 minutes. On Saturday the service is every 60 minutes.
Investigate this thoroughly. Try calling the Marriott for information.
Glenpointe is apparently a big office complex there.
If this is business trip, I think it would be better that you stay in NJ and take the bus into NYC. Inconvenient but which is more important - your husband%26#39;s job or sightseeing?
I live 3 miles from the Marriott Glenpointe, which is in Teaneck, not Hackensack. If you%26#39;re staying in the Mariott you%26#39;ll be happy to know that NJ Transit%26#39;s 167 bus makes stops there. See http://www.njtransit.com/pdf/bus/T0167.pdf
Getting To NY:
In the part of the bus schduled labeled, ';To New York';, you pick up the bus at top stop labeled ';TEANECK (Glenpointe) Frank Burr W. Blvd';. The hotel will tell you exactly how to get to this stop, it%26#39;s very close. Be advised that yours is the last stop on this line (I take this line, btw) and sometimes there are no seats left by your stop -- other passengers who are waiting there can tell you whether to stand or wait for the next bus.
If you leave after 9:00 am on a weekday your commute will be easier %26amp; faster because you%26#39;ll miss the big tie-ups that occcur as traffic merges into the Lincoln Tunnel. Of cours, on Saturday this won%26#39;t be an issue.
BE SURE TO PURCHASE A ROUND TRIP TICKET FROM THE DRIVER (the fare is $3.10 each way, so R/T = $6.20). A R/T ticket will make your return trip easier. The drive DOES give change, if he has it, which he should. But you%26#39;ll make your life easier if you don%26#39;t expect change from a twenty dollar bill.
You will be let out at the Port Authority Bus Terminal (PABT) at 42nd and 8th, very central to Times Square and all subway lines. Prepare to be surprised at how nice the PABT, it is very well policed and there are lots of places where you can get good food, coffee, etc. I esp recommend Zabars for bagels and pastries which is opposite them main escalators.
Returning From NY on Friday:
Unless you%26#39;re coming back after 10:01 PM, the 167 departs from gate 210. Confusingly, there are 3 doors for 3 different 167 busses! It is very confusing BUT ASK ANY STRANGER AT THE GATE FOR HELP -- EVERYONE THERE KNOWS THE BUSSES AND WILL TELL YOU WHAT BUS YOU NEED TO GET ON!
Also, don%26#39;t be put off by what appear to be confusing and long lines -- just ask the person next to you whether you%26#39;re in the right line -- people are VERY helpful. The lines can move amazingly fast.
Door 1: From 3:15-7:30, the 167X departs from this door. DO NOT TAKE THIS BUS SINCE IT WILL NOT STOP WHERE YOU NEED TO STOP. The first stop of the 167X is miles from the Marriott and they won%26#39;t make exceptions.
Door 2: From 2:45-7:45 the 167T departs from this door and is a good bus to take. Tell the driver you want to stop outside the Marriott and he%26#39;ll stop there. Technically it%26#39;s not his first stop, but in fact they will stop there. You may also need to press the ';stop'; button when you get off the freeway. Once again, ask for advice from the other passengers. THERE ARE MANY OF THESE BUSSES.
Door 3: From 2:15-9:00 the 167Q departs from there and this bus will take you right into Glenpointe to the same stop you got on at.
Door 3: THERE ARE RELATIVELY FEW OF THESE BUSSES.
If you%26#39;re returning back outside these time blocks (eg, 2:00 pm) take the 167 (without a suffix ) which leaves from door 1. Ask the driver if he stops outside the Marriott.
Returning From NY on Saturday:
All that confusing stuff goes away, there%26#39;s just the regular 167 out of door 1. Double check that the driver will stop outside the Marriott (outside Glenpoint, technically -- but literally a stone%26#39;s throw from the Marriott%26#39;s front door -- impossible to miss).
Sorry the busses are so confusing, they get easy once you get used to it, which you won%26#39;t have time to do, of course! I hope all this was clear -- don%26#39;t hesitate to ask for further clarification.
One other thing, if you%26#39;re coming back from a show between 10:01PM - 1:00 AM the 167 departs from gate 326. This is very safe and you%26#39;ll be surprised at the number of people waiting with you. Just be sure to tell the driver that you want to stop outside the Marriott and Glenpointe (not in Glenpointe, outside)
Great information.
I think fairger is wanting the reverse. She wants to stay in Manhattan so she can do the touristy things and have hubby make the ';commute'; by bus.
Yes, that is correct. I am making my husband do the commuting while I stay in Manhattan. Yippee for me! Thank you everyone for all the info. I think the bus will be great. His meeting address is 100 W frank burr blvd teaneck ,nj 07666. We will arrive on thursday and he will have a chance to go to the bus terminal and get his bearings before friday. Thank you again.
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