La Guardia train to Penn Station?
#0La Guardia train to Penn Station?
Posted: 5/16/06 at 9:57pm
My dad, who grew up in Queens, is convinced he knows everything there is to know about New York. But he hasn't lived there for like 15+ years.
I'm flying into La Guardia and my destination is West 63rd Street. I will have two large luggage and a carry-on (should strap messenger bag).
1) How much would a cab be? My dad says cabs don't go borough to borough and they do it'll cost hundreds of dollars.
2) My original plan was to take the bus to a subway stop then take the subway to whatever station is closest then either take a cab or walk.
3) My dad says a friend told him there is a train that goes from La Guardia to Penn Station and I'm told Penn Station is not that far from West 63rd Street and I could take a cab for pretty cheap from there.
Thanks for the advice in advance!
--Aristotle
cheezedoodle
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/15/05
#1re: La Guardia train to Penn Station?
Posted: 5/16/06 at 10:03pm
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#2re: La Guardia train to Penn Station?
Posted: 5/16/06 at 10:08pmhttp://www.mta.nyc.ny.us/nyct/service/airport.htm
Gothampc
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/20/03
#3re: La Guardia train to Penn Station?
Posted: 5/16/06 at 10:13pm
A cab from LaGuardia to West 63rd will be approximately $25 plus bridge toll plus tip.
The Airport Bus will charge $12 to take you to Port Authority or Penn Station. From there you can catch a cab or subway.
http://www.nyairportservice.com/
You can catch the M60 bus at La Guardia for $2 (change only no bills) and then transfer to a bus that goes down Central Park West (M10 at 125th Street and Fredick Douglas Blvd which turns into Central Park West). Ask for a transfer on the first bus. This way is not recommended with a lot of luggage.
Dollypop
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/15/03
#4re: La Guardia train to Penn Station?
Posted: 5/16/06 at 10:16pm
I don't think the AirTrain has been built as far as LaGuardia yet. Right now it's from JFK to Jamaica Train station. From there you take a 20 minute train to Penn Station.
You could just take a cab from La Guardia to the Jamaica Train Station. The cabfare from the airport to the station wouldn't be too expensive.
#5re: La Guardia train to Penn Station?
Posted: 5/16/06 at 10:23pmThanks, everyone. I think I'm just going to take a cab. It's not too expensive and I won't have to transfer.
--Aristotle
#6re: La Guardia train to Penn Station?
Posted: 5/16/06 at 11:06pmThe most you'll pay for a cab is $40...IF the traffic is horrendous. Go that route.
#7re: La Guardia train to Penn Station?
Posted: 5/16/06 at 11:56pmPalJoey's 2 keys to happiness in New York: Always take a cab ahome from a party or when you have luggage, and always have a bottle of Champagne in the fridge.
brdlwyr
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/14/05
#9re: La Guardia train to Penn Station?
Posted: 5/17/06 at 12:00am
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brdlwyr
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/14/05
#10re: La Guardia train to Penn Station?
Posted: 5/17/06 at 12:07am
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