Best way to get to Edgewater, NJ?

Submitted by venusqueen37 t3_10c7h6b in Connecticut

There’s a spa in Edgewater, NJ that I really want to check out and I’d love to just be able to take a train and get an Uber from whatever station I go in to. Any recommendations for what station to leave from here in CT and what station to stop at in Jersey? I’ve only ever taken the train into NYC. TIA 😊

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UndercoverPages t1_j4e9z71 wrote

Unfortunately, there's no good way to get to or near Edgewater from Connecticut on mass transit. Edgewater isn't served by any train lines. Neither Amtrak nor Metro-North will get you very close.

That being said, if you really want to take transit as far as possible, you can pick up Metro-North at any stop on the New Haven Line. Many stations have free parking on the weekend. Which station is the best for you depends on where you are coming from. If you are near New Haven, West Haven and Milford both have free weekend parking. If you want to go during the week, parking will generally cost $5-$10.

Here are some options:

  1. Metro-North and Uber: Metro-North to Harlem-125 St. Take an Uber to the spa. This Uber ride will be at least $50 each way. Note that the ride could easily be over $100 if there is traffic or surge pricing.
  2. Metro-North and Bus: Metro-North to Grand Central, walk 15 minutes or take the Times Square shuttle train to the Port Authority. At Port Authority take a bus to Edgewater.
  3. Metro-North and Ferry (Weekdays only): Metro-North to Grand Central, walk or take a cab to the 39 St Ferry Terminal. Take an Uber or walk a mile to SoJo.
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venusqueen37 OP t1_j4eb4dj wrote

I know I could drive but going over the George Washington bridge is so terrifying 💀

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Mellon_Collie88 t1_j4ihp8u wrote

As somebody else just said, and as somebody who just came back from King Spa, I’d recommend them instead. They even do shuttles from NYC so you can Amtrak to NYC and take the shuttle to them.

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Stop_Already t1_j4ilv93 wrote

Replying to venusqueen37 (#1,364,869)

I’ll echo what the other poster said. Don’t take the GWB. We live Fairfield County and drive to New Jersey often as my husband’s family is all there. 19 times of 20, we take the Tappen Zee. It’s a little longer mileage wise but it’s always faster.

Personally, I’m like you. I dont like the GWB. Too many lanes, too confusing when you get off the bridge, the cross Bronx is a mess. Skip it!

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