Concert at PNC on 6/6/09--car rental? hotel? Help!

Hi everyone,

I am coming in for the Nine Inch Nails show. I have my tickets.

If I am coming in from Baltimore and taking Amtrak to the NJ transit from NY Penn. Is it best to rent a car when I get off the train? I%26#39;ve been told to take the Aberdeen/Matawan station. Should I rent a car from there? I know there is a shuttle from the station to the show, but I need to drop off my luggage. I am wondering if there will be cabs available after the show--that%26#39;s my main concern.

If anyone has a hotel that is clean and safe in proximity to the venue, can you advise? It doesn%26#39;t need to be fancy.

Any and all help is appreciated.

Concert at PNC on 6/6/09--car rental? hotel? Help!

I would get off Amtrak at Newark Penn Station not NYC Penn Station.

There is a Hilton right at Newark Penn Station. You might be able to get a good price through Priceline.

Concert at PNC on 6/6/09--car rental? hotel? Help!

I%26#39;m going to the same show in Camden. Renting a car is your best option. You do not have to go into New York at all. As matter of fact you do not have to go to Newark either. Take Amtrak to Metropark, at Metropark take New Jersey Transit one Stop to Rahway, and change ther for the North Jersey Coast line train to Aberdeen Matawan. I would also call NJT. (973)275-5555 for shuttle info. If my Memory serves me corectly there is an Enterprise on 27 within walking distance of Metropark.

www.amtrak.com

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It is true that Amtrak stops at Metropark, but not all the Amtrak trains do though. All Amtrak trains stop at Newark.

Thanks, everyone. This is a big help. If I need to rent a car, I will. Aerules, have fun at the show in Camden.

No problem. If you have any other questions feel free to contact me.

You could try the Holiday Inn in Tinton Falls at Exit 105; they used to be the host hotel for the bands at PNC (not sure if they are this season). There%26#39;s also a Marriot Courtyard off Exit 109 in Lincroft (Red Bank). Either location will put you 10-15 minutes straight up the parkway to the PNC.

Have fun and try to stay out of trouble; lately just taking a breath can get you popped at PNC!

LuvBreezes

There are buses from Port Authority in NYC directly to the Arts Center. However, if you are planning on renting a car, then your best bet is just doing it down in Baltimore and driving up. From Baltimore the Arts Center is about a 2 1/2 hour to 3 hour drive. If you take Amtrak your trip is going to be much longer since you are going to have to either transfer at Penn, Newark or MetroPark to get a bus or a cab. Seems like a huge headache to me.

I am unfortunately missing the NIN shows in the NY area. However, I am seeing them in Athens this summer. Just wanted to rub that in a little.