Transportation & Airport Transfer

There are three airports in New York City where your flight will land: JFK, La Guardia, or Newark. The variety of options for getting into the city, including trains, subways, buses, taxis, rideshare services, and shuttles, can almost be overwhelming. All airports are quite distant, so cab and rideshare prices are well-known to be high. The bus or subway are typically the most affordable options.

Given that you have luggage and don't want to pay $50–$80 or more for a taxi or rideshare, in JKF, you can take Penn Station's Long Island Railing. From Penn Station, you can take the subway, a taxi, or a ride-sharing service to get to your hotel or place to stay. Take the M60 bus from La Guardia to 125th Street in Manhattan, where you can connect to the subway or take a taxi or rideshare to your hotel or place of lodging. Take the NJ Transit to Penn Station from Newark. From Penn Station, you can take the subway, a taxi, or a ride-sharing service to get to your hotel or place to stay.

Once you make it into the city, the easiest way to get around is by taking the subway (MTA), taxi, Uber or Lyft. If you’re planning on moving around a lot during the day, a multi-day pass is a good option. Otherwise, you can just pre-load a set amount of money on your card and pay-per-use.