JFK or LGA

#1

JFK or LGA

Posted: 5/10/07 at 9:50pm

So - I'm planning a trip to NYC. I generally fly into LGA, but JFK is pretty much the same price for the dates I'm looking at. Which one is closer to Manhattan? Or, at least, which is the cheaper cab ride?

I am planning to see Rent and Spring Awakening.

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Updated On: 5/11/07 at 09:50 PM

#2

re: JFK or LGA

Posted: 5/10/07 at 9:58pm

LGA

#3

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Posted: 5/10/07 at 10:03pm

JFK's on the subway via AirTrain and I think is a lot easier access.

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#4

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Posted: 5/10/07 at 10:10pm

Fly to Newark and then take the train to Penn station. Easiest of all, I think.

#5

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Posted: 5/10/07 at 10:13pm

LGA- you can take the bus straight in from baggage claim. No waiting for the Airtrain and then circling the whole airport then getting on the subway (either of which is way out in Queens) LGA will save you at least 20-30 minutes.
Newark is good too.

#6

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Posted: 5/10/07 at 10:15pm

LGA is closer and cheaper.

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#7

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Posted: 5/10/07 at 10:17pm

Whatever will get me into the city quicker is what I go by. That typically means LGA and a cab ride.

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#8

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Posted: 5/10/07 at 11:23pm

LGA since you can just jump onto the M60 or atleast have a cheaper cab ride!

#9

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Posted: 5/10/07 at 11:49pm

Newark is better all around.

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#10

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Posted: 5/10/07 at 11:57pm

Fiorello!

Well, this is the Broadway board.

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#11

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Posted: 5/11/07 at 9:21am

Is this not the Broadway Board? LGA - - - cheaper all around - - Good Luck

#12

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Posted: 5/11/07 at 9:39am

yeah, I'm flying into LGA in just a few hours :) But yeah, it is closer to the city than JFK, and I just like it better. At least there arent birds flying around the whole airport like JFK, haha...

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#13

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Posted: 5/11/07 at 10:06am

I am going to do LGA + Super Shuttle.

Subway + Baggage = not a very good idea, espicially since alot of subway stations have steps and lots of steps.

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#14

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Posted: 5/11/07 at 10:28am

I did JFK with my mom (baggage and all) and it worked well.

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#15

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Posted: 5/11/07 at 10:37am

We did LGA when we went. 45 mins after we got off the plane we were at are hotel on 52nd. I would say do LGA.

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#16

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Posted: 5/11/07 at 10:57am

Personally, I would go with LGA. Only because it is on the side of the same roads that you would drive to and from Manhatten on. JFK on the other hand is more pushed to the side of everything and not really near anything and farther from NYC then LGA. Which is why I know that there are people that prefer LGA because of it. As for Newark. Forget about it, I would only use that airport if I had to.

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#17

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Posted: 5/11/07 at 11:14am

I like JFK just because I don't really like busses. Especially with luggage. How is there anywhere to sit on that bus???

I about screamed when my mom said she got my tickets to go to her family's reunion flying out of LGA. I told her she can reimburse me for my cab fare. Give me JFK any day.

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#18

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Posted: 5/11/07 at 11:46am

We I went we used a car company. They picked us up in a town car at the door, and took us from LGA to the Novotel Hotel on 52nd the cost was $28. The car was very clean the driver very nice and he even took us on a back road so we wouldnt have to go through a toll. I cant for the life of me remember the name of the company. I will try and remember.

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#19

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Posted: 5/11/07 at 8:28pm

Added a Broadway connection for Kooky.

Thanks for all the information - would love to know the name of the town car company. I usually do LGA with a cab or Super Shuttle (for solo trips). Super Shuttle is good as long as you leave PLENTY of time to get to the city and get ready for an evening show. I like LGA, but I didn't know if JFK was easier, closer, or cheaper.

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So, that was the Drowsy Chaperone. Oh, I love it so much. I know it's not a perfect show...but it does what a musical is supposed to do. It takes you to another world, and it gives you a little tune to carry with you in your head for when you're feeling blue. Ya know?

#20

re: JFK or LGA

Posted: 5/11/07 at 8:29pm

LGA

#21

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Posted: 5/11/07 at 8:45pm

What's the easiest/fastest/cheapest way to get to the city from JFK?

#22

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Posted: 5/11/07 at 8:49pm

Easiest? Probably a cab.

Fastest? Depending on what time of day, probably AirTrain/Subway

Cheapest? Definitely AirTrain/Subway.

And you don't always have to ride "all the way around"...it depends on the terminal you're coming in and out of.

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#23

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Posted: 5/11/07 at 9:02pm

Thanks! How expensive would a cab be? I've got a huge suitcase with me, and if it's not *extremely* expensive, I might wanna just spring for a taxi.

#24

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Posted: 5/11/07 at 9:08pm

Unless it's gone up again, it's $45 flat rate. Plus tip.

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#25

re: JFK or LGA

Posted: 5/11/07 at 9:08pm

Thanks for all the information - would love to know the name of the town car company. I usually do LGA with a cab or Super Shuttle (for solo trips). Super Shuttle is good as long as you leave PLENTY of time to get to the city and get ready for an evening show. I like LGA, but I didn't know if JFK was easier, closer, or cheaper

The name of the car company is Carmel. here is the link to their site. http://www.carmellimo.com/

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