JFK to Manhatten
Feb 25th, 2004 | 12:09 PM
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It depends on your time constraints, budget, luggage, and arrival hour.
There is the new airtrain to subway choice, but it takes a LONG time and if you have much luggage, it's a nightmare.
Shuttle buses will take you to Grand Central Station and/or Penn Station, or some directly to your hotel, but they ain't exactly speedy and if you de-shuttle at GC or Penn, you still must arrange transportation from there.
The best option is almost always a taxi, particularly if you have much luggage or are staying "off the beaten path" in Manhattan. Cost will be more, of course, but you get what you pay for.
There is the new airtrain to subway choice, but it takes a LONG time and if you have much luggage, it's a nightmare.
Shuttle buses will take you to Grand Central Station and/or Penn Station, or some directly to your hotel, but they ain't exactly speedy and if you de-shuttle at GC or Penn, you still must arrange transportation from there.
The best option is almost always a taxi, particularly if you have much luggage or are staying "off the beaten path" in Manhattan. Cost will be more, of course, but you get what you pay for.
Feb 25th, 2004 | 01:35 PM
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The current flat rate of a cab from JFK to Manhattan is $35 plus bridge toll ($4)and tip - I give $7 but I know others who give from $5 up. So, for two or more people taxi is not just more convenient - but also no more than a shuttle (since you must also get from GC etc to your hotel). For one person the shuttle is about $20/$25 cheaper but not as convenient.
The Air Train takes a long time and is not really practical if you have more than a small carry-on.
The Air Train takes a long time and is not really practical if you have more than a small carry-on.
Feb 25th, 2004 | 02:30 PM
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Hi! Round trip shuttle to grand Central Terminal is $23 round trip http://www.nyairportservice.com/fares.html and as stated already, taxi is a flat $35 + tolls and tip. Last time we went to NYC there were 4 of us so we took a cab. When it was time to leave we also took a cab, but our driver asked if we preferred "metereed" or the flat rate (usually from the city to the airport is on the meter). I agree with Gekko about the airtrain option.
Feb 25th, 2004 | 07:08 PM
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If you do not have much luggage, the Airtrain is a great option. Otherwise take a cab. The flat rate ($35 +tolls+tip) only applies going from JFK to Manhattan. From Manhattan back to JFK it's a metered fare. This website has information on the various transportation options to/from JFK.
http://www.panynj.gov/aviation/jgtsfram.htm
http://www.panynj.gov/aviation/jgtsfram.htm
