Transportation From Newark International
 

I was wondering what would be the easiest way to get from the airport to the upper west side. I was looking at supper shuttle.

I wasn't aware there was a supper shuttle. It must be in the evening only if they serve supper. Is it a boxed thing, or a buffet? How much is the shuttle with supper included?

Todd, there is no "shuttle" specifically to the upperwest side. Do you mean the "blue vans"? If so you have to book your trip in advance and I think the number is (800) blue-van. <BR> <BR>You can get on the bus into the city to the Port Authority and take the subway or bus uptown. <BR> <BR>You other option would be to take a cab and it will cost about $40-$50 with toll and tip. <BR> <BR>The bus is $10 I think and subway/ bus fare is $1.50. <BR> <BR>Don't know about the "blue vans", depends on where you are going, call and get the price. <BR> <BR>Good luck.

Least expensive is the airport bus (Olympia) about $10 to the Port Authority at 42nd and 8th Avenue. Then public transportation (subway or bus, cost $1.50) to destination on upper west side. A taxicab, in the city will cost $2 when you enter the cab and $1.50 a mile. <BR>

RQF, one of your taxi fare figures is wrong. I only wish it was $1.50 a mile, after the initial $2 charge. I'm not sure what it is, but it's a lot more than $1.50 a mile!

To Howard: You have been misinformed. Rate for a Yellow Cab is 30 cents each 1/5th of a mile - $1.50 a mile <BR> <BR> Initial fare.............$2.00 <BR> Each 1/5 mile (4 blocks).$0.30 <BR> Each 1 minute idle.......$0.20 <BR> Night surcharge..........$0.50 (after 8pm until 6am) <BR> Additional riders........FREE