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Monroe travel guide

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You're Going to Love Monroe

With a population of 8,364, Monroe is a must-see destination in New York State, United States. Monroe deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Monroe

Monroe in December
Estimated hotel price
$116
1 night at 3-star hotel
Monroe in December
Estimated hotel price
$116
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Monroe

Plane

When flying to Monroe, you’ll arrive at New Windsor Stewart (SWF), which is located 12 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Monroe departs from San Francisco and takes around 5h 19m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Monroe, followed by Acela. The train journey from Monroe to Philadelphia takes 1h 01m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 37m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Monroe is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 41 miles from Monroe. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Monroe, including OurBus, CoachRun and Bus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Monroe takes 70 miles and will cost you around $26. From Andalusia, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 80 miles.

Plane

When flying to Monroe, you’ll arrive at New Windsor Stewart (SWF), which is located 12 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Monroe departs from San Francisco and takes around 5h 19m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Monroe, followed by Acela. The train journey from Monroe to Philadelphia takes 1h 01m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 37m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Monroe is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 41 miles from Monroe. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Monroe, including OurBus, CoachRun and Bus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Monroe takes 70 miles and will cost you around $26. From Andalusia, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 80 miles.

Airports near Monroe

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Airlines serving Monroe

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Delta
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Turkish Airlines
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Iberia
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Air France
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Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
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Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
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Air Canada
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Scandinavian Airlines
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Brussels Airlines
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LOT
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Finnair
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Alaska Airlines
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Etihad Airways
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Where to stay in popular areas of Monroe

Most booked hotels in Monroe

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Sleep Inn and Suites Monroe - Woodbury
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 804 reviews)
$120+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Newburgh - Stewart Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 435 reviews)
$150+
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Hampton Inn Harriman Woodbury
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1500 reviews)
$155+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Chester-Monroe-Goshen
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 769 reviews)
$166+
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James Motel
2 stars
Good (7.4, 168 reviews)
$113+
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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Newburgh/West Point
2 stars
Good (6, 1104 reviews)
$102+
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Renting a car in Monroe

Renting a car in Monroe costs $91 per day, on average, or $182 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Monroe (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Monroe, while also 60% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Monroe costs $91 per day, on average, or $182 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Monroe (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Monroe, while also 60% cheaper than other types, on average.

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