How far is Baltimore's Penn Station from the site of the Baltimore show?

Longacre · February 27, 2006 1:59AM

Does anyone know? Also, I am not the toughest kid on the block, so if it is within walking distance, how safe is the neighborhood?

kranky · February 27, 2006 2:08AM

From checking the map, it looks to be at least 2 miles. Penn station is 1515 North Charles Street, the show site is at 1 West Pratt St.

Too far to walk.

coinut1799 · February 27, 2006 2:11AM

It is too far to walk, and frankly not a very safe one. There are always plenty of taxi cabs at the station. I would estimate the station is about 2-3 miles from the show.

Cladiator · February 27, 2006 2:13AM

Pay my way to Maryland and I'll carry you to the show on my back

wayneherndon · February 27, 2006 2:32AM

There are a lot of trolley's running in Baltimore and many stop at the convention center. There's probably one that runs between Penn Station and the convention center.

WH

Pistareen · February 27, 2006 3:18AM

Longacre --

Cab it, not a walk you want to make. Cabs are cheap and easy to find in Baltimore, especially at the station. The convention/Camden Yards light rail also runs to Penn Station, on the lower level, though I suspect a cab would be quicker and more direct.

morganbarber · February 27, 2006 3:21AM

It would be a possible, but unpleasant hike. Cab or light rail very easy and cheaper than parking if you drove.

Tootawl · February 27, 2006 6:16AM

Cab ride would be safer.

Cladiator · February 27, 2006 6:35AM

<< <i>Cab ride would be safer. >>

My thoughts exactly. With the recent shananigans that went down at fun I'd be very focused on personal security at coin shows.

WTCG · February 27, 2006 7:46AM

Longacre,

PM Sent...

A taxicab or the light rail are both good ideas. A taxi is faster and the light rail is quite safe during daylight hours and okay at night.

On the issue of taxicabs in Baltimore...I have experienced more "incidents" with taxicabs in Baltimore than I have in any other city in the U.S. One time at Penn Station a taxicab tried to drive off with my stuff. PM me if anybody wants the details of that incident.

earlycoins1com · February 27, 2006 10:12AM

Longacre:

If you are leaving from CT, I STRONGLY recommend you fly out from Bradley Airport. instead of by train. Southwest will fly you there directly for about $125 round trip. It is about a 45 minute flight. That plus a $25 cab to the convention center and you are good to go.

A few years ago I thought I would be clever and take the 6 hour train ride from CT to Baltimore. I rented a Sleeper-ette room, so I could get some sleep.

Well, a sleeper-ette is about the size of a coffin, only not as comfortable. I didn't sleep a wink. It was a Red-eye that arrived at about 7 AM, 2 hours before the show opened. So I sat there in the station with my inventory, being eyed by some suspicious-looking characters for 2 hours until the pre-show opened its doors.

Really, it was one of the dumber moves I have made travel-wise. Live and learn I guess.

Rgds,
Dave W.

pf70collector · February 27, 2006 11:27AM

Not a safe neighborhood even though the towhomes there go for the mid 500's on St Paul next to the station.

DaveG · February 27, 2006 11:54AM

Flying from Bradley is the best suggestion I've heard so far!

chabot510 · February 27, 2006 2:06PM

Longacre

I highly suggest flying down there. I would do the same, however, I am not old enough to rent a car when I get down there! My hotel is about 10-15 mins from the convention center.

au58 · February 27, 2006 11:06PM

If you fly, the light rail connection from BWI to within one block of the convention center could not be easier.

cape · February 27, 2006 11:28PM

be really careful and aware of your surroundings, being from cape cod where it is pretty safe ,balt even during the day is loaded with crime! im not trying to scare you, allways lock up your coins in a freinds case or dealer that you know. this is a great show, well worth the attendance,have fun! ed

Longacre · February 27, 2006 11:35PM

Dave W--

Outstanding suggestion, and one that I have never thought of! I just checked the Southwest site, and I can get a roundtrip flight for $138.60 (that includes all of the taxes, fees, etc., etc.). A rough calculation of the train is about $170 round trip. Thanks!

WTCG · February 28, 2006 1:47AM

<< <i>be really careful and aware of your surroundings, being from cape cod where it is pretty safe ,balt even during the day is loaded with crime! im not trying to scare you, allways lock up your coins in a freinds case or dealer that you know. this is a great show, well worth the attendance,have fun! ed >>

Baltimore dangerous during broad daylight? It's rather safe compared to Detroit or Newark, NJ.

PerryHall · February 28, 2006 2:11AM

I work in downtown Baltimore and its safe in broad daylight. There is a very heavy police presence. A panhandler may ask you for some spare change but you are unlikely to experience any other problems. Just use common sense and don't advertise that you are carrying coins or a lot of cash.

morganbarber · February 28, 2006 2:36AM

You would be walking straight down Charles street. The first three blocks are the homosexual part of town. Very safe. The rest of the way is still Charles to Pratt. Both are very major roads. If any couple of streets in Baltimore are made safe, they would have to be these two.

au58 · March 3, 2006 1:49AM

I flew out of BWI yesterday. I saw a sign that said the light rail runs every 17 minutes.

How far is Baltimore's Penn Station from the site of the Baltimore show?

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