Manhattan to JFK/Long Island by Rail
 

Hi, all,<BR><BR>Two questions related to subway or rail logistics between midtown Manhattan and Long Island:<BR><BR>1) Is it possible and relatively easy to get from JFK to midtown Manhattan? (We arrive at 7:30pm and have a hotel in midtown on 57th Street) How does one do this and what is the cost? Is it worth the hassle?<BR><BR>2) Similarly, how easy is it to get from midtown Manhattan to Great Neck (LIRR? Subway)? Again, what is the cost and/or time required? Would you recommend another means of getting there?<BR><BR>Thanks, in advance, for your help.<BR><BR>John H

Apologies for the dual posting. I posted my initial inquiry when the web site was not showing any threads and it looked like mine had not taken -- apparently, with some delay, it has.<BR><BR>Thanks.<BR><BR>john h

The most convenient way from JFk to Manhattan is by taxi. Rate is fixed at $35. With a tip and toll ($3.50 if driver uses a toll facility) will be between $40 and $45. There is a shuttle that will take you from airport to hotel for around $32 or $34. Airport bus to Manhattan terminal and taxi to hotel would cost around $30. You can find exact bus costs and all transportation options at www.panynj.gov. You could also do this by subway at a cost of $1.50 per person - not the most convenient way to go.<BR>Manhattan to Great Neck - Long Island Railroad from Penn Station (32nd and 7th Ave.) Service is frequent and I don't know the cost but I suspect it is between $5 an $10 = time of day traveling is a factor.

Take the shuttle bus ( http://www.nyairportservice.com/jfk_manhattan.html ), it will cost you $13 1way or $23 r/t between JFK and Penn, GCT, or PA Bus, or $15 1way/$23 r/t to many Manhattan hotels. Figure 1.25 hr to GCT, the first Manhatten stop the shuttle makes. Lots of room for your luggage, I'vc taken the NY Airport Service many times before I started using public transportation. (no x in my e-ddress)

See your other post for instructions to Great Neck.

Sounds like for 3 taxi is the way to go. Correct?

If you have three people sharing a cab, I'd go with the taxi. It's more convenient and the number of people offset the expense.

I love it! 3 people sharing the cost? No, one person paying for the 3 people! Same difference :-)