How I get to and from NYC airports
Jun 23rd, 2008, 03:12 PM
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How I get to and from NYC airports
This seems to be a recurring question, so I thought I'd start a post summarizing how various people actually approach airport transportation in the NYC area.
All of the info we provide here is anecdotal, of course, but I thought it would help others to see how people who have taken these trips many times handle it. We all have ort quirks as to whether we swear by taxis or by public transport, so everyone's input is helpful!
Please add your experiences, especially if you've done these trips on several different occasions (frequent visitors as well as locals!)
(My trips are all from Manhattan, but sometimes from the upper west or east sides, sometimes from midtown--if it makes a difference in how I travel, I'll note it.)
1) LGA to/from : Generally by CAR SERVICE (30 minutes)
If I have just a tiny carryon bag, traveling alone, and have lots of time, I'll take the m60 BUS (60+ minutes). I've only done this a couple of times
2) JFK to/from : TAXI (set fare), (especially from JFK) or
CAR SERVICE (generally to JFK). (45 minutes).
Car service fares are actually somewhat higher than the set taxi fares, but there are coupons online that bring the cost down by a few bucks. I usually just get on the taxi line at the airport, but going TO the airport I don't want to risk not being able to get a cab because of bad weather, rush hour, shift changes etc.
I have thought about taking the LIRR / AIRTRAIN combo (45 minutes?) from midtown to JFK, but either end up having too much luggage, or are traveling with one or 2 other people making it less worthwhile.
3) EWR (Newark) to /from:
From uptown, CAR SERVICE (45 minutes)(taxi fare is higher and more variable because it is out of state). I seem to have more luggage when coming from uptown
From midtown: NJ Transit TRAIN / AIRTRAIN (30 minutes). Often traveling with small bag, often alone. Even for 2 people, this is usually my choice.
How do YOU usually travel?
All of the info we provide here is anecdotal, of course, but I thought it would help others to see how people who have taken these trips many times handle it. We all have ort quirks as to whether we swear by taxis or by public transport, so everyone's input is helpful!
Please add your experiences, especially if you've done these trips on several different occasions (frequent visitors as well as locals!)
(My trips are all from Manhattan, but sometimes from the upper west or east sides, sometimes from midtown--if it makes a difference in how I travel, I'll note it.)
1) LGA to/from : Generally by CAR SERVICE (30 minutes)
If I have just a tiny carryon bag, traveling alone, and have lots of time, I'll take the m60 BUS (60+ minutes). I've only done this a couple of times
2) JFK to/from : TAXI (set fare), (especially from JFK) or
CAR SERVICE (generally to JFK). (45 minutes).
Car service fares are actually somewhat higher than the set taxi fares, but there are coupons online that bring the cost down by a few bucks. I usually just get on the taxi line at the airport, but going TO the airport I don't want to risk not being able to get a cab because of bad weather, rush hour, shift changes etc.
I have thought about taking the LIRR / AIRTRAIN combo (45 minutes?) from midtown to JFK, but either end up having too much luggage, or are traveling with one or 2 other people making it less worthwhile.
3) EWR (Newark) to /from:
From uptown, CAR SERVICE (45 minutes)(taxi fare is higher and more variable because it is out of state). I seem to have more luggage when coming from uptown
From midtown: NJ Transit TRAIN / AIRTRAIN (30 minutes). Often traveling with small bag, often alone. Even for 2 people, this is usually my choice.
How do YOU usually travel?
Jun 26th, 2008, 07:56 AM
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well, I don't ever go from the airports to Brooklyn, but if the NJ Transit/AIRTRAIN option seems reasonable (i.e. you are traveling light) then it's easy to take a subway from the Penn Station area (where NJ Transit lets you off in Manhattan)to most places in Brooklyn.
Jun 26th, 2008, 08:07 AM
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I can relay on how NOT to get from LGA into the city...a shuttle bus.
We took one last week instead of a car service and almost spent longer on the shuttle than we did on the plane from Birmingham.
On our return, we used the Dial 7 car service. We were at the airport in less than 30 minutes.
We took one last week instead of a car service and almost spent longer on the shuttle than we did on the plane from Birmingham.
On our return, we used the Dial 7 car service. We were at the airport in less than 30 minutes.
Jun 26th, 2008, 09:00 AM
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"Hi nyer, I was about to post a question concerning travelling from EWR to Brooklyn. suggestions please"
The train from Penn Station is still your best bet. Numerous subway lines run from Brooklyn to Penn Station or within a block or two of Penn Station. The A & c and 2 and 3 arrive right under Penn Station. The B, D, F, N, Q, and R all within a block at 34th.
The train from Penn Station is still your best bet. Numerous subway lines run from Brooklyn to Penn Station or within a block or two of Penn Station. The A & c and 2 and 3 arrive right under Penn Station. The B, D, F, N, Q, and R all within a block at 34th.
Jun 26th, 2008, 09:32 AM
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When flying out of JFK (on a work day), I board the E train here in Midtown to go out to the Air Train. It really is incredibly simple and costs me $5 and takes 45 minutes to an hour.
Note: I almost always travel by myself and rarely with much luggage. That said, if I'm traveling with someone else I will still opt to take the subway. I've occasionally had nail-biting rides out to the airport due to traffic; the subway is predictable.
When flying out of LGA (which I try to avoid), I've actually opted to take my time and take public transportation. I take the F train two stops into Queens and then take the Q33 bus. This is "free" because I have unlimited subway pass. I have this pretty much down pat but I'm not sure I'd recommend it to the average tourist. Takes 60-90 minutes depending on where I'm coming from.
Note: I almost always travel by myself and rarely with much luggage. That said, if I'm traveling with someone else I will still opt to take the subway. I've occasionally had nail-biting rides out to the airport due to traffic; the subway is predictable.
When flying out of LGA (which I try to avoid), I've actually opted to take my time and take public transportation. I take the F train two stops into Queens and then take the Q33 bus. This is "free" because I have unlimited subway pass. I have this pretty much down pat but I'm not sure I'd recommend it to the average tourist. Takes 60-90 minutes depending on where I'm coming from.
Jun 26th, 2008, 10:10 AM
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We always do car service to the airport (since you don;t want to be trekking the streets with luggage looking for a cab) and a cab back from the airport (unless we're landing late at night, except for EWR - we always use a car service).
Living here in the city we use public transit all the time - but are allergic to luggage on public transit - just way too much trouble - unless you're a poor student with just a small carry-on.
Living here in the city we use public transit all the time - but are allergic to luggage on public transit - just way too much trouble - unless you're a poor student with just a small carry-on.
Sep 21st, 2008, 07:44 PM
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I NEED HELP WITH THIS QUESTION...
We are flying into JFK and staying at the Grand Hyatt. What is the best way to get to the Hyatt? We would like to take a shuttle to save some money (versus taxi). There is two of us. But is taking a shuttle a pain? And which shuttle service is best? Of should we just take a taxi? Sorry if this has been asked before.
Thanks!
We are flying into JFK and staying at the Grand Hyatt. What is the best way to get to the Hyatt? We would like to take a shuttle to save some money (versus taxi). There is two of us. But is taking a shuttle a pain? And which shuttle service is best? Of should we just take a taxi? Sorry if this has been asked before.
Thanks!
Sep 22nd, 2008, 12:22 AM
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This co. has a stop right near Grand Central (where your hotel is). It's $15/person.
http://www.nyairportservice.com/
Do NOT use Super Shuttle (or any other service that drops people off at their hotels).
http://www.nyairportservice.com/
Do NOT use Super Shuttle (or any other service that drops people off at their hotels).
Sep 22nd, 2008, 03:52 AM
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Cannot reiterate strongly enough NOT to use shuttles that drop people off at their hotels.
You can easily end up driving around in traffic for an hour or more while they drop others off first. Last night I was walking past a hotel in my neighborhood and heard a couple arguing with the drive of SuperShuttle - complaining that their plane had landed almost 4 hours before and they had had to
1) wait almost 40 minutes to be picked up
2) had to sit on the bus going to 6 other hotels before arriving a theirs
The driver said "That's the way these shuttles work".
And it's the luck of the draw how many other people will get on, how many different hotels they will be staying at, and where in the order yours will be (trips will vary depending on selection of hotels).
A bus to Grand Central or Port Authority is fine - but then you need to make your way to your hotel (via foot or cab or subway). So take that into account when deciding on bus versus cab.
You can easily end up driving around in traffic for an hour or more while they drop others off first. Last night I was walking past a hotel in my neighborhood and heard a couple arguing with the drive of SuperShuttle - complaining that their plane had landed almost 4 hours before and they had had to
1) wait almost 40 minutes to be picked up
2) had to sit on the bus going to 6 other hotels before arriving a theirs
The driver said "That's the way these shuttles work".
And it's the luck of the draw how many other people will get on, how many different hotels they will be staying at, and where in the order yours will be (trips will vary depending on selection of hotels).
A bus to Grand Central or Port Authority is fine - but then you need to make your way to your hotel (via foot or cab or subway). So take that into account when deciding on bus versus cab.
Sep 22nd, 2008, 08:43 AM
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The easiest way to get official, up to date info on this topic is to
1) go to www.panynj.gov
2) click on [All Airports]
3) click on the airport of interest
4) click on [Ground Transportation]
5) select the transport of choice
For instance, here is all you really need to know about taxis at JFK:
http://www.panynj.gov/CommutingTrave.../ken_taxi.html
1) go to www.panynj.gov
2) click on [All Airports]
3) click on the airport of interest
4) click on [Ground Transportation]
5) select the transport of choice
For instance, here is all you really need to know about taxis at JFK:
http://www.panynj.gov/CommutingTrave.../ken_taxi.html
Sep 22nd, 2008, 03:50 PM
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We find taxis easiest to take in from the airport - since there are so many of them waiting for passengers.
For getting TO the airport we use car services - so we don't have to drag our luggage out into the street and search for a cab (which can be time-consuming - esp in bad weather or at rush hour).
For getting TO the airport we use car services - so we don't have to drag our luggage out into the street and search for a cab (which can be time-consuming - esp in bad weather or at rush hour).
Oct 31st, 2008, 08:07 PM
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Thanks for the heads up on the
Shared Shuttles.
If I fly into Newark, I can take the Liberty Express for a senior rate of $15 return and it goes right to Grand Central and Port Authority.
This sounds like a good plan. Am I right?
If I took the Air Train, does that only go to the subway, and so involve a change to the subway?
Shared Shuttles.
If I fly into Newark, I can take the Liberty Express for a senior rate of $15 return and it goes right to Grand Central and Port Authority.
This sounds like a good plan. Am I right?
If I took the Air Train, does that only go to the subway, and so involve a change to the subway?
Oct 31st, 2008, 10:37 PM
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Kodi,
Air Train goes to the New Jersey Transit Newark Airport train station. From there, you take a NJ Transit train to New York/Penn Station. From there you walk, subway, bus, or taxi to your destination.
The bus you suggest is especially good if you're staying near Times Square (Port Authority) or on the east side (GCT).
Air Train goes to the New Jersey Transit Newark Airport train station. From there, you take a NJ Transit train to New York/Penn Station. From there you walk, subway, bus, or taxi to your destination.
The bus you suggest is especially good if you're staying near Times Square (Port Authority) or on the east side (GCT).
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Please send suggestions.
4 (ladies) of us, flying in to LGA, arrival at 7 in the evening.
Car service to Embassy Suite? Which one?
Fly out 6:30 morning...Arrange car service?
This a dumb question so please be aware I am really seeking help.
What is the difference between car service and a taxi?
4 (ladies) of us, flying in to LGA, arrival at 7 in the evening.
Car service to Embassy Suite? Which one?
Fly out 6:30 morning...Arrange car service?
This a dumb question so please be aware I am really seeking help.
What is the difference between car service and a taxi?
