Newyork airports

Three main airports of Ney york

New York has three main airports through which millions of people pass each year.

(1)John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

(2)LaGuardia Airport (LGA)

(3)Newark International Airport (EWR)

(1)John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK):

JFK is located in Queens at the south end of the Van Wyck Expressway. This airport primarily handles international flights; it has a one mile long "international zone", which is run not by the U.S. Government, but by the United Nations. The airport has a Ground Transportation Desk where you can get information when you arrive.

Getting to and from jfk airport

Driving:

Driving takes 30-60 minutes and the tolls are around $4 depending on your route. Short term parking is $2 per half hour or $24 per day. Long term parking is $2 up to 12 hours and $8 per day. For information on renting a car.

Taxi Cabs

Taxis into the city take anywhere from 30-60 minutes. They cost $30 to Manhattan NOT including bridge tolls and tip (these are an additional 4 dollars). Taxis are cash only. Make sure to hail a cab in the designated areas or ask a uniformed airport employee to help you. Generally, it's polite to tip at least a dollar per bag if the taxi driver assists you.

Car Services

For a little more than a taxi, you can have excellent service in a limo or sedan. Services such as opening doors, helping with luggage, curbside assistance, airport baggage claim greeting, suit & tie attire, and advance reservations are all standard.

Bus and Van Services

New York Airport Service Express Bus:

The fare is $13, which you pay in cash to the bus driver. The busses operate once every twenty to thirty minutes between 6am and midnight. For exact schedules call (718) 875-8200. The trip is 45 minutes to an hour and there are several stops in Manhattan:

Grand Central Terminal, 125 Park Avenue (betw. 40 and 41st Streets)

NOTE: From here you can catch a shuttle bus to many New York hotels for $2

The Eighth Avenue and 42nd St. Wing of The Port Authority Bus Terminal

Penn Station, 34th Street (betw. 7th and 8th Avenues)

Express Shuttle USA (formerly Gray Line):

One-way fare is $14. The buses run from 7am to 11:30 pm to locations in Manhattan from 23rd to 125th Streets. When you arrive at the airport, go to the ground transportation desk. A shuttle bus will come to pick you up within twenty minutes of your arrival. For exact schedules call (212) 315-3006 or (800) 451-0455.

SuperShuttle: (800) BLUE VAN (258-3826)

Public Transportation

The New York City subways and buses run to JFK for $1.50. If you have large quantities of luggage, you may find it difficult to manage this long trip.

Take the A train to Howard Beach (not all A trains go here, double check that you aren't headed to Lefferts Blvd). From there take the free shuttle bus to your terminal.

(2)LaGuardia Airport (LGA)

LaGuardia Airport (LGA), also in Queens (on the Grand Central Parkway) mainly handles domestic flights. If you're flying in from anywhere in the U.S., chances are you'll come through here. Particular exceptions include Continental Airlines. The airport has a Ground Transportation Desk where you can get information when you arrive.

GETTING TO AND FROM LGA:

Driving :

Driving takes 20-40 minutes and the tolls are around $4 depending on your route. For information on renting a car

Public Transportation

The New York City subways and buses run to LaGuardia for $1.50. If you have large quantities of luggage, you will find it very difficult to manage this trip. You will need $1.50 in change, a token or Metrocard for any public bus and a token or Metrocard for any train.

Bus and Van Services :

New York Airport Service Express Bus:

The fare is $10, which you pay in cash to the bus driver. The busses operate once every twenty to thirty minutes between 6:45am and midnight. For exact schedules call (718) 875-8200. The trip is 40 minutes to an hour and there are several stops in Manhattan:

Grand Central Terminal, 125 Park Avenue (betw. 40 and 41st Streets)

Transfer available to hotels between 27th and 59th Streets.

Air Trans Center located in the Eighth Avenue and 42nd St. Wing of The Port Authority Bus Terminal

Penn Station, 34th Street (betw. 7th and 8th Avenues)

(3)Newark International Airport (EWR)

Newark International Airport, located in Newark, New Jersey, handles both domestic and international flights. While it is a bit further from the city than the other two airports, it is normally less crowded and has more modern facilities. The airport has a Ground Transportation Desk where you can get information when you arrive.

Driving :

Driving to the city takes 20-45 minutes and the tolls are around $10 depending on your route.

Taxis :

Taxis into the city take anywhere from 20-45 minutes. They cost $30-$38 NOT including bridge tolls (these are an additional 10 dollars). Taxis are cash only. Make sure to hail a cab in the designated areas or ask a uniformed airport employee to help you. Generally, it's polite to tip at least a dollar per bag if the taxi driver assists you.

Train Services :

Newyork Airport has recently connected their internal monorail to a new station servicing both Amtrack and New Jersey Transit lines. You can buy a ticket to the Newark International Airport Station, check your flight times or buy a ticket there, and be minutes away from your terminal. There are also Amtrack and New Jersey Transit vending machines in the station for your trip into the City.