Confirming there IS NO SET RATE to or from LaGuardia. <BR><BR>I went from Times Square to LGA for $18 plus toll and tip in FEb. All time record low fare. To 32nd st. will be a bit more.<BR><BR>Can't comment on taking the subway from the airport, but I strongly suggest it as a cost saving measure for getting around town. We used cabs for our 1st several trips to NYC because we were worried about safety and/or getting "lost". Finally braved it and are now hooked. It's much cheaper and not that hard. Buy a pass at one of the vending machines for the number of days you will be traveling - then you need not buy any more tokens.

The subway does NOT go to LGA. There is a train from JFK, but not LGA. There is a city bus that makes the trip for $1.50. I have never taken it, most people find it too much of a hassel. You will have to change from the M60 bus to the 1/2 subway at 116th st and ride down to 34th st. I don't know if you can buy MetroCards at the airport, but if you can your transfer to the subway will be free.

earlier, i gave the flat rate for newark based on the post which had Nova and friends staying at the red roof inn.<BR><BR>as a side point, for the record, if you ever get on a bus without a metrocard, you need $1.50 in change (yes change) (unless it is different on the airport M60 bus - I've never taken it) and can still get a free transfer - just ask for a transfer and they'll give you a card.

Thanks for all your great advice. Leaving two weeks today!!!

Nova, I would love to hear a report upon your return. I will be going to NYC the second week in June with three friends for our 50th birthdays (two of them have never been out of the "South", much less to NYC) so we could use any travel tips. Have fun!

Pat - you may want to do a forum search under the New York heading and wiht a keyword or two targeted at the thigns you have most interest in. Combine that with a bit of online research and then post with some specific questions. I'm not trying to evade your request for helpful travel tips that might aid new visitors to NYC but there's so much to see and do and so many different takes on what activities people might have... it's nearly impossible to offer generic tips. Having said that here are a few designed to make your trip easier:<BR><BR>1) learn the street grid system of number streets and Avenues and remember that 5th Ave is the dividing line for the east and west number streets<BR>2) learn a few key streets (e.g. Houston, Bleecker, 7th Ave South and Bowery) if you plan to explore the Village or other areas below 14th Street. Streets are not as easy to decipher there but you can always get re-oriented if you know a few key streets at east, south, west locations etc..<BR>3) get a Metrocard - either a one weedk unlimited ride or the one day Funpass. Allows unlimited rides on the subway or bus and free transfers (e.g. subway uptown and then onto a bus for crosstown). Get a subway map and ask a few questions here and there - it's easy to learn how to use the system and the worst case scenario is that you miss a stop or get on going in the wrong direction - when that happens just get off, cross to other side of tracks and get back on!<BR>4) Stand to the right going up escalators if you're not walking fast (this seems to elementary but too many people block escalators - even a few real NY'ers who should know better!<BR>5) When you stop as a group to discuss your next move, acticity or which way to walk, step to the side away from stairs, escalators and out of the flow of sidewalk traffic. Although it's not intentional, many people stop to confer on their activities andd block sidewalk passage. If you think an NY'er is grumpy it's probably not true - they're just in a hurry walking somewhere and need to get through or around you!<BR>5) Try to get out of the main tourist areas and walk around some neighborhoods where people live such as Upper West side, Upper East side, Murray Hill or Chelsea - it's a somewhat different pace and you'll gain an appreciation for what an interesting city it is and how friendly people are<BR>6) Be sure to get out of the main tourist areas for some meals - you'll be amazed at what great food you can have for a reasonable price.<BR><BR>Please do post back for specifics - you'll get lots of help in this forum

We arrive in NYC on Friday - weather is supposed to be rainy, windy, and cold. Disappointed, but what can you do.<BR><BR>Ordered three tickets to Blue Man Group - very, very last row - worst seat in the house! Won't be able to read the message board apparently or see the band, but will see the Blue Men the entire time. Hope it's worth it!! <BR><BR>