Advice Needed - JFK vs. Laguardia Airport

La guardia is closer if you're talking about distance from Times Square. The prospect of JFK flight always is met with an audible groan when presented to any resident of Manhattan.

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Ill change my day of travel if my only option is JFK, it's such a pain in the ass.

Mostly, i agree with the other posts re: LGA being preferable.

One thing to note, though: if you have to rely on public transportation to get into the city from the airport (and/or vice versa), JFK is a good bit easier than LGA.

unless the airfare is SUBSTANTIALLY lower than the train fare, i'd stick with Ramtrak from DC -- the hassle factor here in nyc is so much lower with the train.

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Travel costs, if you're using yellow cabs, will vary as to which is better based on where you need the cab to take you to in the city. JFK has a flat fee of $45 for anywhere in Manhattan to/from JFK. LGA, depending on where you need to go, can come in substantially cheaper than that, but could also be more expensive, it's a crap shoot.

That being said, like everyone else in NYC, I very much prefer LGA for how much easier it is to get through security.

But, coming from D.C., I tend to agree that unless the flight is substantially cheaper than the train, stick with the train.

LGA also has several buses that connect to subways as well, or go directly into Manhattan. Again, it all depends on where you need to go.

Thanks for all the comments. Much appreciated. I actually live in Northern Virginia, so getting into DC to catch the train is about 45 minutes to an hour with traffic. Otherwise the Acela Express is great, but it still takes over two hours. The flight from Dulles to JFK is usually around 40 minutes. I usually just catch a taxi at the airport for the $45 flat rate. I always stay in the Times Square area.

The flights are substantially cheaper than the train. Given all the advice, I think my best bet is to fly to LGA. Now I just have to decide on what shows to see. I think I can fit 5 shows into my weekend trip. The only one I am certain of is 'One Man, Two Guvnors'.

LGA is the best choice. A bit of advice, don't waste time on Ghost or Evita. Too bad Venus in Fur has closed.

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But the Jet Blue terminal at JFK is a magical place with free wi-fi and Jamba Juice. <3

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I MUCH prefer JFK or Newark.

From JFK I take the Air Train ($5) to Jamaica LIRR station, switch to LIRR and take the train into Penn Station (about $10). For $15 it takes about 90 minutes. LaGuardia will take about $35 for taxi. It's too much of a hassle taking a local bus and then a subway train. For a little extra time it's easy to get from JFK to Manhattan.

From Newark, Air Train from terminal to NJ Transit/Amtrak line, then train to Penn Station. About 90 min for about $15. Easy again.

La Guardia is too expensive and old with long security lines and musty terminals.

If you are definitley set on flying, I would take Laguardia. But if you don't absolutely HAVE to fly, I would take the train the Penn Station. It's easier in my opinion. Of course, it takes longer, but I prefer it over flying if I have the choice.

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