Lincoln From United States of America, joined Nov 2004, 3887 posts, RR: 8 Posted (6 years 6 months 1 week 6 days 7 hours ago) and read 2900 times:
Hi All,
I'm extending a business trip in Northern NJ by a few days so that I can explore NYC for the first time (see my thread in non-av from a few days ago).
As part of a convoluted travel plan*, I'm flying into EWR and out of LGA. I'll have my laptop and one medium-sized rolling bag with me.
I know next to nothing about getting around NYC, so I ask my fellow A.netters... What's the best way to get to LGA from Manhattan with luggage? OK to do it on a bus? Better with a cab? Is subway an option?
(If it makes a difference, I haven't chosen a hotel yet, but it looks like it will be either on East 50th (between Lexington and 3rd) or 7th Avenue (between 31st and 33rd))
Thanks!
Lincoln
*- I'm flying into EWR on Tuesday, 28NOV, car service is taking me to the hotel, then on Friday 01DEC, car service is picking me up from place where my meeting is and dropping me off at EWR; I'm planning on taking the Airtrain to Penn Station and finding my way to whatever hotel I end up in. Then on Tuesday 05DEC I fly out of LGA back to CLE.
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Mir From United States of America, joined Jan 2004, 19708 posts, RR: 56 Reply 1, posted (6 years 6 months 1 week 6 days 7 hours ago) and read 2895 times:
You can do it by bus, but cab is by far the best option.
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TymnBalewne From United States of America, joined Mar 2005, 912 posts, RR: 1 Reply 2, posted (6 years 6 months 1 week 6 days 7 hours ago) and read 2895 times:
Taxi or car service. Public transport to LGA is challenging. I've sent you a PM with some further info.
FlyingDoc From United States of America, joined Oct 2004, 86 posts, RR: 0 Reply 3, posted (6 years 6 months 1 week 6 days 7 hours ago) and read 2862 times:
Taxi is most definitely the way to go. You can take the subway and connect to a bus to get to the terminal, but it isn't easy or straightforward.
HPAEAA From United States of America, joined May 2006, 1020 posts, RR: 2 Reply 4, posted (6 years 6 months 1 week 6 days 7 hours ago) and read 2862 times:
Look for the NYC MTA webpage, there's a bus that runs from LGA to the the subway lines.. (it's either the 4-5-6) I took it twice, wasn't bad pretty good over all, just check the bus schedules to make sure you get the timing right... there were several others with bags on the subway as well....
N1120A From United States of America, joined Dec 2003, 25852 posts, RR: 79 Reply 5, posted (6 years 6 months 1 week 6 days 7 hours ago) and read 2840 times:
You can take a cab, but if you are alone, an airport shared ride shuttle would be better. A taxi runs about $25 with tip, a shuttle is $15.
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AA87 From United States of America, joined Jun 2005, 129 posts, RR: 0 Reply 6, posted (6 years 6 months 1 week 6 days 5 hours ago) and read 2787 times:
Cab, or bus from Grand Central or (I believe) Penn Station. 50/Lex, GC is only a few blocks south. If cab, tell driver to take Queensborough bridge and not to argue or you're reporting him. It's right there, saves you the toll from Triborough bridge and as fast or faster. 25 min rush hour, 15 off peak. If you stay on 7th Avenue, trip will be 35-45 rush hour, 25 min off, by cab. Ask hotel if there is bus from Penn Station. Have fun.
Levg79 From United States of America, joined Sep 2003, 989 posts, RR: 0 Reply 7, posted (6 years 6 months 1 week 6 days 5 hours ago) and read 2769 times:
You can also take a bus which departs from 42nd street, across the street from Grand Central. I've personally never taken it, but I hear that it's about $15. However, if you are not on the budget, you'd be better off taking a cab.
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DLX737200 From United States of America, joined May 2001, 1850 posts, RR: 23 Reply 8, posted (6 years 6 months 1 week 6 days 4 hours ago) and read 2749 times:
I've always taken the 4,5, or 6 to 125th/Lexington Ave and gotten on the M60 to LGA. Trip costs about $4 one way. Very easy too, unless you're dragging tons of bags. Cheaper than taking a cab or shuttle.
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VikingA346 From Sweden, joined Oct 2006, 499 posts, RR: 0 Reply 9, posted (6 years 6 months 1 week 6 days 1 hour ago) and read 2734 times:
I would definitely take a cab. I took the shuttle bus a few months ago getting from center city to LGA and it was a b*tch to get to LGA... Personally, I think they should just tear that airport down - its such a dump and such a hassle to get to.
But if you have to go, take a cab - the shuttles are just a pain in the a$$ and aren't worth the stress involved.
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AirScoot From United States of America, joined May 2005, 688 posts, RR: 2 Reply 10, posted (6 years 6 months 1 week 5 days 18 hours ago) and read 2726 times:
If you want to take the subway, I'd suggest the N line to the end in Astoria. The bus station (M60?) is right downstairs - just follow the signs. Total time by bus.. about 5 minutes.
Lincoln From United States of America, joined Nov 2004, 3887 posts, RR: 8 Reply 11, posted (6 years 6 months 1 week 5 days 17 hours ago) and read 2725 times:
Wow, thanks for all of the replies. There is so much info here at A.net
Lincoln
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IAHFLYR From United States of America, joined Jun 2005, 4722 posts, RR: 25 Reply 13, posted (6 years 6 months 1 week 1 day 19 hours ago) and read 2670 times:
Car is best, cab next!
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ExFATboy From United States of America, joined Jul 2003, 2974 posts, RR: 9 Reply 14, posted (6 years 6 months 6 days 6 hours ago) and read 2634 times:
Quoting AirScoot (Reply 10): If you want to take the subway, I'd suggest the N line to the end in Astoria. The bus station (M60?) is right downstairs - just follow the signs. Total time by bus.. about 5 minutes.
Don't take it to the end (Astoria-Ditmars Blvd) take it to one stop before the end, Astoria Blvd station. That's where you catch the M60. Or take the subway to 125th St and catch the M60 there.
Either way, be warned that the M60 is a regular city bus and does not have luggage racks - it sounds like you're travelling pretty light, but the M60 gets really crowded.
Personally, I always take a cab or car service to LGA.
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