visiting new york

[yizzy]

Hi visiting ny in dec Can anyone tell me the easiest and a reasonable way to get to queens. Taxi transfer seems extortionate and most shuttle buses seems only to go to manhatten Thanks

[jno]

I don't know personally but this page has lots of info

http://queens.about.c...rtation_Resources.htm

This page says taxis go up to $20, which doesn't sound too outrageous (if you're going from JFK)

http://queens.about.c...ion/a/jfk_airport.htm

There are lots of subway stations

http://en.wikipedia.o...ay_stations_in_Queens

Taxis to Manhattan from JFK

[jno]

sorry, ignore that last line, meant to delete it

[pastafreak]

That maximum fare of $20 translates to just under £12.50 for a distance of about 10-12 miles....definitely a good price. NYC taxis are less than the UK equivalent.

[yizzy]

Hi we are coming from Newark and one taxi transfer quote was £257, Sorry should have said arrival was Newark Thanks

[jno]

that's a fair bit...if you scroll down this page

http://www.citidex.com/20.htm#C4485

it lists shuttles from Newark to LaGuardia airport for $32, which is in Queens. Also to JFK in Brooklyn if your destination is nearer to that. Then you could take a cab, which should be rather cheaper.