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[tbear]

Is there not a train from Newark to JFK?

Lifey

We had the choice of flying from EWR or JFK, same airline, same price, virtually the same time, so we chose Newark hopefully because it will be easier to get to than JFK - we want to return the car to the airport we fly from, and not have to mess around with public transport with our luggage. Looking at the maps, it looks like you have to drive right through NYC to get to JFK, so I'm just hoping that was the best decision traffic-wise, fingers crossed!

[tbear]

Thanks glc, we are hoping to book everything this week - hence the post on here for a bit of reassurance that what we have planned is all doable before we book it all!!!

[glc]

Is there not a train from Newark to JFK?

Lifey

Nothing direct. 4 trains with 3 transfers required. Otherwise, it's buses with transfers, limos, or a $100 cab ride.

[tbear]

Nothing direct. 4 trains with 3 transfers required. Otherwise, it's buses with transfers, limos, or a $100 cab ride.

Wow, I'm glad we don't have to do that then!

[tbear]

We're doing a road trip in August , circular from New York, and one of the days driving is from Memphis to Chicago. We appreciate it will be a long drive (the longest driving day of our trip I think) but will be setting out early, and are trying to decide whether it's best to take the direct route, or drive via St Louis - I understand the latter half of that would pass through some of the old Route 66 - are there any historic parts of Route 66 that would make a good lunch stop? On a previous trip we stopped at Seligman and loved it, so was wondering if there is anything similar at this end of the route? Any tips would be greatly appreciated

Moderator Note: Please keep all questions about this trip in the same thread.

[Midwest Michael]

Going via St. Louis adds about 50 miles, putting the day at close to 600 miles. It's certainly a day you can do, but you won't have much extra time to stop, but you could still get in a few pictures of the arch, and stopping at a couple of Route 66 stops.

Ted Drews Frozen Custard is probably the iconic Route 66 food stop in St. Louis.

Springfield, IL is also a nice Route 66 town, although President Lincoln's ties to the town are the bigger attraction. Cozy Dog is another classic Route 66 meal stop.

[tbear]

Thanks Michael, we'll certainly look into some of these stops. We appreciate we won't have much time, but hopefully it will be worth the extra 50 miles, even if it is only for a few flying stops.

[tbear]

oh, and sorry, I didn't realise it was best to add replies to an older thread rather than create a new one