Taxi from JFK to Long Island City
May 26th, 2010, 03:02 PM
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Taxi from JFK to Long Island City
Hi everybody,
I will need to get from JFK to a hotel at the Western end of Queens Blvd (@ Van Dam St) on a wednesday around 4pm / 4.30pm.
Since my company will pay for transportation (except for car service), I think I shall just take a taxi from the airport. Should I expect a long line at the taxi rank? Or would any other option (train + taxi from somewhere else) be faster or more sensible for whatever reason I may not foresee?
Will be hauling one rather big suitcase, if that matters.
Thanks for any advice.
I will need to get from JFK to a hotel at the Western end of Queens Blvd (@ Van Dam St) on a wednesday around 4pm / 4.30pm.
Since my company will pay for transportation (except for car service), I think I shall just take a taxi from the airport. Should I expect a long line at the taxi rank? Or would any other option (train + taxi from somewhere else) be faster or more sensible for whatever reason I may not foresee?
Will be hauling one rather big suitcase, if that matters.
Thanks for any advice.
May 26th, 2010, 05:18 PM
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Agreed - there will be aline for the taxi - but there is a huge waiting lot - usually with at least 100 cabs in it and they will pull in from the lot as fast as needed/people and luggage can be loaded.
May 26th, 2010, 06:25 PM
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Actually I'd get a car service, because the taxi driver may not know where you are going, and yes I know they are supposed to know the city, but that's a big area to cover. Most taxi drivers will know Manhattan pretty well, but not as well in the boroughs.
If you get a car service, the driver will have the specific address you are going to, and if you get lost, has a radio to ask for directions.
The service car will be about the same price as a taxi, and if you go to the www.carmel.com website you may be able to find a coupon for a discount on the fare.
Have a great time while you are here.
If you get a car service, the driver will have the specific address you are going to, and if you get lost, has a radio to ask for directions.
The service car will be about the same price as a taxi, and if you go to the www.carmel.com website you may be able to find a coupon for a discount on the fare.
Have a great time while you are here.
May 26th, 2010, 07:22 PM
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Usuually there is a line for taxis but they will come.
Drivers will know LIC for many reasons including the fact it is the foot of the 59th Street Bridge, it is the back way from La Guardia and the Hindu cab drivers and many others live in Queens.
Drivers will know LIC for many reasons including the fact it is the foot of the 59th Street Bridge, it is the back way from La Guardia and the Hindu cab drivers and many others live in Queens.
May 26th, 2010, 08:29 PM
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There are two locations one is in Queens
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Subway: Spring St Station
If you get a chance go to Despana they make great, great chorizos and import many Spanish cheeses, olive oils and jamon serrano and iberico jamon.
http://www.despanabrandfoods.com
There are two locations one is in Queens
86-17 Northern Blvd., Queens, NY 11372 40.755981 -73.881486
nr. 87th St. See Map | Subway Directions
work718-779-4971 Send to Phone
The other is in Manhattan:
408 Broome Street
New York, NY 10013
(212) 219-5050
Subway: Spring St Station
