Lucky Pierre Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 I thought it would be a good idea to get this out there for anyone/everyone that is planning on taking the train from NYC to Montreal for Worldcon 2009. The plan is to take the train up on Wednesday August 5th. The train leaves NY Penn Station at 8:20am and arrives in Montreal at 7:10pm. The current fare is $62. Worldcon starts on Thursday, August 6th. Again-the reason some of us are doing this is because the flights into/out of Montreal are much more expensive than flying into NYC-and we are planning to have a pre-con Party on the train going up. Additionally some of us are planning on spending a few days in NYC before the train for sightseeing, etc. Sooo... There you go. Who might be taking the train and/or spending any time in NYC beforehand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pat5150 Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 62$ oneway, or roundtrip? Because that's pretty cheap. . . Patrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turinqui-Calima Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 That sounds like fun. I'm not sure if I'm going to the Worldcon yet, but if I am this will be the way. It all depends on work situation etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bellis Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 If I end up going to Worldcon, it'll be for the party train. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beniowa Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 If I go, I'm definitely planning on the train trip. [quote name='pat5150' post='1688596' date='Feb 16 2009, 15.21']62$ oneway, or roundtrip? Because that's pretty cheap. . . Patrick[/quote] It's one-way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kat Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 I'm definitely in for the party train when I actually get around to booking my trip. Haven't been to NYC since I was embarrassingly young, so may be up for sightseeing as well. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lany Freelove Cassandra Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 I am on the party train as well. I'll get to NYC on the 4th, so not much sight seeing for me. When are people coming back to NY? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LugaJetboyGirl Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 I'm down, both for the train and the pre-train NYC action. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ser Scot A Ellison Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 You dang train people. :mad: ** walks off the board mumbling about being too cheap to pay for plane [i]and[/i] train fare** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Jon Snow Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 Sounds like fun. White Raven and I have put in for vacation for that week. We would be up for the party train if we can make things work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theMountainGoat Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 I am considering spending a couple of days in NYC and joining the party train with you guys. But I am not planning on coming back to NYC after the con, because I am considering spending some extra time in Canada before flying back to the UK. Might visit Toronto methinks. Will let you know when I have arranged everything but thanks for the info LP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Pierre Posted February 24, 2009 Author Share Posted February 24, 2009 I can get one more room at the Marriott Marquis (Times Sq) for the time frame 8/2-8/5 at the rate of $269/+tax per night. The room has 1 King and 1 Sofa Sleeper so will sleep 4. If anyone is interested I can hold the room NOW without a deposit-Just PM me and I will do that. I think we can cxl up to about a week out. eta: I'm also not going back to NYC after the con... heading to either Florida or Chicago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueRose Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 I'm considering the party train option. I just need to figure out if I can afford NYC. I wouldnt be going back to NYC after the con either, I think I'd fly straight home. Anyone need roommates for New York? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angalin Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 LP - if you're heading to Chicago from Montreal, you might like [url="http://www.flyporter.com"]Porter Airlines[/url]. My cousin flies them out of Toronto and cannot say enough good things about them. You'd have to route Mtl-TO-Chicago, but it's Toronto City island airport not the badly-signed Lester Pearson. Not sure if you all plan to stay at the Marriott Times Square, but the [url="http://www.newyorkerhotel.com"]New Yorker Hotel[/url] near Penn Station had some not bad prices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lany Freelove Cassandra Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 [quote name='Angalin' post='1698333' date='Feb 24 2009, 15.03']LP - if you're heading to Chicago from Montreal, you might like [url="http://www.flyporter.com"]Porter Airlines[/url]. My cousin flies them out of Toronto and cannot say enough good things about them. You'd have to route Mtl-TO-Chicago, but it's Toronto City island airport not the badly-signed Lester Pearson. Not sure if you all plan to stay at the Marriott Times Square, but the [url="http://www.newyorkerhotel.com"]New Yorker Hotel[/url] near Penn Station had some not bad prices.[/quote] I stayed at the New Yorker last year...I think I got bed bugs there :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Pierre Posted February 25, 2009 Author Share Posted February 25, 2009 Since I don't really know where I will need to be after the con-I just booked a 1 way back to Florida. I'll need a little time to recuperate anyway and can fly back out on Tuesday if need be. eta: I am holding the 2nd room. Might as well and if we don't need it I can cxl the reservation without penalty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angalin Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 [quote name='Lany Cassandra' post='1698684' date='Feb 24 2009, 18.23']I stayed at the New Yorker last year...I think I got bed bugs there :([/quote] Ugh! No wonder they're offering specials. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theMountainGoat Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 I stayed at the New Yorker last year and did not get bed bugs. Make of this small sample set what you will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Pierre Posted February 25, 2009 Author Share Posted February 25, 2009 I just checked and the New Yorker is $289/+ Tax so the Friends & Family rate I'm getting at the Marriott is still better. And Hopefully no added unwanted guests! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pat5150 Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 If you don't mind sharing a room and you'd like to be among an international crowd, you should check out the Jazz on the Park hostel. Stayed there two years in a row, and it was something like 27$ a night. Don't miss the bar crawl. . . ;) Patrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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