4sammy

Hi all - I arrive at JFK at 4:30PM tomorrow and heading from there to the Fairfield Inn / Chelsea. Since it's rush hour on a Friday I figure public transport maybe faster than a taxi - what do you all think? Looks like I would take the AirTrain to Jamaica Station, then transfer to LIRR to Penn St.

DebitNM

That is correct and it is the easiest, fastest way in to the city.

4sammy

Thanks so much!

doug_stallings

You can walk to the hotel from Penn Station, though the sidewalks will be busy.

nycguy10002

The Fairfield Inn/Chelsea is on West 28th St between 6th & 7th Avs so make sure you exit Penn Station on the 7th Av side.

maxima

buy your LIRR ticket at the station in Jamaica. There are ticket machines. It is more expensive to buy a ticket on the train. its a peak fare at that hour and its $6 more to buy on the train

if you are returning to JFK and you are traveling on the LIRR on a Saturday or Sunday, you can purchase a city ticket at Penn Station, only on the day of travel for $4.75 a bargain fare

4sammy

thanks everyone!!!