train to NYC

We are visiting Boston in July. We want to go to New York City for a 4 day visit before flying home. What is the most convenient train station to central Boston to catch the train to NYC.

train to NYC

Busses and trains run out of South Station in Boston. The bus is much less expensive. Check out Greyhound.com for further information. There also are buses from Chinatown, although their safety record is not exemplar (FungWahBus.com). If you are only interested in trains, the website is AMTRAK.com

train to NYC

I would say the train would be better than the bus, if for no other reason that it terminates right in the heart of Manhattan. Admittedly the bus is less expensive, but the terminal at NY Port Authority isn%26#39;t what I%26#39;d call scenic or centrally located. At least at Penn Station you%26#39;d be surrounded by workaday commuters and it%26#39;s right at Herald Square, just south of Times Square. That would be my recommendation. Your mileage may vary.

Thanks to both of you. The plan is to spend 4 days in Boston on arrival, hire a car for 10 days, spend 5 days in cape cod area and another 5 days north of Boston area. Bring the car back to Boston and then go to NYC for 4 days and fly home from there. Any recommendations for a good (reasonably priced) hotel in the centre of Boston so we can do the whole touristy thing.

ALL suggestions, ideas, opinions for this plan would be appreciated as we have never been to USA before. My wife has always wanted to sit on a porch of a New England house with a drink in her hand and watch the world go by

While South Station is close to ';downtown'; Boston, depending on where you end up booking a room, you may want to consider Back Bay Station as your destination. There are many hotels that you could access from Back Bay Station without even stepping outdoors, by using the walkways from the station to Copley Place (Marriot and Westin hotels) and through to Prudential Center (Sheraton Towers).

Other hotels within a block or two of Back Bay station are Copley Plaza, Copley Squre, The Lenox, The Colonnade, Back Bay Hilton, the Park Plaza, and Jurys.

There are hotels near South Station, but because of traffic patterns and ongoing construction, you%26#39;d probably want to take a cab or make a subway connection.

It is an excelent time of year to book a stay at the Boston Yacht Haven which is located directly on the harbor. For details:

http://www.bostonyachthaven.com

It is unique and beautiful location.

When traveling North of Boston, for some hotels on or near the ocean:

Wentworth By The Sea resort in New Castle, NH. It is about 1 to 1.5 hours North of Boston just off of I-95, Route 1 and Route 1A. It is on the ocean and has some activites. Portsmouth, NH, nearby, is a very interesting area to tour with some great restaurants and a historical villiage called Strawberry Banke, an early colonial settlement. The beaches nearby in Rye and Hampton, NH, a 10 - 20 minute ride South down Route 1A, are excellent. There are an immense amount of things to do in Hampton an old fashioned oceanside amusement area. The hotel is managed by Mariott and can be located through their Website at:

marriott.com/property/propertypage.mi鈥?/a>

Another excellent accommodation North of Boston near the ocean in Ipswich, MA is the Inn at Castle Hill. Refer to:

http://www.theinnatcastlehill.com/

There are several Inns and other accommodations in Rockport, MA, an oceanside community.

I think the Yacht Haven is closed, but I%26#39;m not sure... I%26#39;ve been reading about the sale in the Globe recently.

The Inn at Castle Hill is spectacular, but boking is a challenge because of its being a favorite spot for weddings, and many wedding parties stay there... but it%26#39;s definitely worth a try.

The Yacht Haven is alive and well. Hotels change ownership all of the time, mostly unnoticed. I can assure you that it is still operating in its normal manner. I highly recommend this hotel, especially for a summertime visit. The reviews for it on Trip Advisor have been outstanding.

Concerning the Inn at Castle Hill, I would not nor should anyone else be dissuaded from reserving an accommodation just because an inn or hotel is popular. If it is popular, it is for good reason, should be of significant interest and merit consideration. If you book early, you will be accommodated for sometime in July. It is, as previously inferred, a fabulous venue.

It is always wise to book months in advance for any popular destination.