New York transport

[Sedgeford1]

I need to get from New Yrk JFK Airport to a Hotel near Penn Station - can anybody tell me if it is quicker to use to subway or is there a bus?

[LuBlu]

Hi,

There is no easy way on the subway to et to the city from JFK. It really is not a good idea to do it this way. Not sure about buses either, but I'm sure they do run this route.

I would recommend getting a cab from the airport, there is always a 'guard' on the cab line and they organise the taxi queue and make sure you get into a cab safely etc. There is a set fare for the trip from the airport to Manhattan, I think it is around $45, well worth it and you get a good view of the skyline on your way in, far less hassle then having to sort out tickets for buses etc and not being sure where to get off.

[Rollo]

You can do it by train from JFK Terminal 4 Station to Penn Station, but you have to change services at Jamaica Station.

[rcl1]

I used this bus service 2 years ago and they were great. Just walked out the terminal at JFK and there was a guy standing outside shouting if anyone wanted tickets (it seemed very unofficial) but it was great and cheap. Buses were bang on time there and back.

http://www.nyairportservice.com/page.php?id=52

[rcl1]

Sorry that link is to the JFK to La Guardia schedule.

Here is the link to the JFK to Penn Station schedule:

http://www.nyairportservice.com/page.php?id=63

[Rollo]

Wrong schedule again. Try this one:

http://www.nyairportservice.com/page.php?id=51

But it takes up to 2 hours!!!!!

[rcl1]

Well i was close, its the though that counts.

I got this from JFK to Port Authority (don't remember it taking that long though) but you get a great view of the city, cross some of the bridges and also get a mini tour of Manhatten as it drives through, so i thought it was well worth it.

[auntiebertie]

Catch a cab for fixed rate $45 plus tolls and tips.

[roslyn251254]

We went about 18 months ago and booked a shuttle bus in advance for travelling from airport to Pennsylvania hotel - it was much cheaper than a taxi and was very straightforward when we arrived.