New York transfers!

[SmilingSammie]

Hello all!

I am headed to New York for the first time in March 2019 by myself

Just wondered what people usually do for transfers to and from the airport? I'm flying into JFK and staying near Times Square.

Any help or info is appreciated!

Thank in advance

[novocastrian]

yellow cab is fixed price $52 (+tolls tips) so about $70

taxi marshall will get you a cab & receipt/ticket stating the cost

its the same from manhattan to jfk, fixed cost in yellow cab

did it 2 weeks ok took @1h:45m on the way in & about 45 mins going back, luck of the draw re traffic

[neilhd]

We've booked with Blacklane for our trip this time, which wasn't much more expensive than a yellow cab, but that was with a 20% black friday discount.

[NewtoOrlando]

We got the subway from JFK to Penn and then walked to our hotel from there. Is really easy and don't have to worry about sitting in traffic. The subway is incredibly easy to use, and inexpensive. You have to go from JFK to Jamaica on the airtrain, then you pay for your ticket when you get off the train. Then you buy a metro card and get the train from Jamaica to your location. It took us about an hour, but we were fine with that as didn't want to sit in traffic and it saved us a few dollars. I've a great post with instructions on that someone gave me before we went if you want them.

[P&S]

We got the air train to Jamaica station then the long island rail road to Penn station, really cheap and easy There is a walkalong run through on You Tube to see how easy it is.

[yellowrose78]

We got a yellow cab as it's a fixed price, the queue is really organised and quick

[grant_w]

If you don't fancy the train, we used a shared minibus transfer Go Airlink.
£17pp bought from Attraction Tickets Direct.

Much cheaper than a taxi, the only 'downside' is there's a few more people in the minibus with you and you have to go round dropping everyone off at their hotels.

[SmilingSammie]

Originally Posted by novocastrian

yellow cab is fixed price $52 (+tolls tips) so about $70

taxi marshall will get you a cab & receipt/ticket stating the cost

its the same from manhattan to jfk, fixed cost in yellow cab

did it 2 weeks ok took @1h:45m on the way in & about 45 mins going back, luck of the draw re traffic

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Wow...thats expensive and the traffic sounds intense aha
I land about 7pm so maybe the traffic wont be as bad at that time?

Originally Posted by neilhd

We've booked with Blacklane for our trip this time, which wasn't much more expensive than a yellow cab, but that was with a 20% black friday discount.

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I'll have a wee look at them. Thank you

Originally Posted by NewtoOrlando

We got the subway from JFK to Penn and then walked to our hotel from there. Is really easy and don't have to worry about sitting in traffic. The subway is incredibly easy to use, and inexpensive. You have to go from JFK to Jamaica on the airtrain, then you pay for your ticket when you get off the train. Then you buy a metro card and get the train from Jamaica to your location. It took us about an hour, but we were fine with that as didn't want to sit in traffic and it saved us a few dollars. I've a great post with instructions on that someone gave me before we went if you want them.

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I land at 7pm so do you think this would be fine for little old me to do at night? Seemed safe etc? I'd love to have a look at the instructions - feel free to send me a message or put them on the thread - thank you!

[SmilingSammie]

Originally Posted by P&S

We got the air train to Jamaica station then the long island rail road to Penn station, really cheap and easy There is a walkalong run through on You Tube to see how easy it is.

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Thank you! I'll definitely check this out. Just need to make sure its not too scary to do alone at like 7/8pm haha :P

Originally Posted by yellowrose78

We got a yellow cab as it's a fixed price, the queue is really organised and quick

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Thanks for the recommendation! The price is definitely putting me off though XD

Originally Posted by grant_w

If you don't fancy the train, we used a shared minibus transfer Go Airlink.
£17pp bought from Attraction Tickets Direct.

Much cheaper than a taxi, the only 'downside' is there's a few more people in the minibus with you and you have to go round dropping everyone off at their hotels.

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Oh thanks Grant! I'll definitely give this a look into

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Originally Posted by SmilingSammie

Thank you! I'll definitely check this out. Just need to make sure its not too scary to do alone at like 7/8pm haha :P



Thanks for the recommendation! The price is definitely putting me off though XD

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It is quite a long journey, the price is pretty good for what it is. I think the traffic will still be busy.

I don't think I would want to get public transport on my own in the evening for a first time visit. Although I am sure it would be safe just like London Underground that time of night.