JFK or LGA
JFK or LGA
#1JFK 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.
Clarinetbiter135
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jordangirl
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/1/06
#2re: JFK or LGA
Posted: 5/10/07 at 10:03pmJFK's on the subway via AirTrain and I think is a lot easier access.
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fishdancer23
Understudy Joined: 5/8/07
#3re: JFK or LGA
Posted: 5/10/07 at 10:10pmFly to Newark and then take the train to Penn station. Easiest of all, I think.
Switz78
Featured Actor Joined: 12/9/04
#4re: JFK or LGA
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.
Gothampc
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/20/03
#5re: JFK or LGA
Posted: 5/10/07 at 10:15pmLGA is closer and cheaper.
#6re: JFK or LGA
Posted: 5/10/07 at 10:17pmWhatever will get me into the city quicker is what I go by. That typically means LGA and a cab ride.
stockmanjr
Understudy Joined: 3/15/07
#7re: JFK or LGA
Posted: 5/10/07 at 11:23pmLGA since you can just jump onto the M60 or atleast have a cheaper cab ride!
#8re: JFK or LGA
Posted: 5/10/07 at 11:49pm
Newark is better all around.
lovesclassics
Broadway Star Joined: 10/7/05
kooky
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/12/05
#10re: JFK or LGA
Posted: 5/11/07 at 9:21amIs this not the Broadway Board? LGA - - - cheaper all around - - Good Luck
#11re: JFK or LGA
Posted: 5/11/07 at 9:39amyeah, 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...
#12re: JFK or LGA
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.
#13re: JFK or LGA
Posted: 5/11/07 at 10:28amI did JFK with my mom (baggage and all) and it worked well.
#14re: JFK or LGA
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.
winston89
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/18/06
#15re: JFK or LGA
Posted: 5/11/07 at 10:57amPersonally, 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.
jordangirl
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/1/06
#16re: JFK or LGA
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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#17re: JFK or LGA
Posted: 5/11/07 at 11:46amWe 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.
#18re: JFK or LGA
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.
gumbo2
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/21/05
#20re: JFK or LGA
Posted: 5/11/07 at 8:45pmWhat's the easiest/fastest/cheapest way to get to the city from JFK?
jordangirl
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/1/06
#21re: JFK or LGA
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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gumbo2
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/21/05
#22re: JFK or LGA
Posted: 5/11/07 at 9:02pmThanks! 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.
jordangirl
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/1/06
#23re: JFK or LGA
Posted: 5/11/07 at 9:08pmUnless it's gone up again, it's $45 flat rate. Plus tip.
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#24re: 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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