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Airport information
John F Kennedy Airport (JFK)
JFK is located in Queens 15 miles/24km south east of central Manhattan. JFK is New York's busiest airport. It handles approximately 41 million passengers a year travelling to international destinations.
Newark International Airport (EWR)
Newark International Airport is located in New Jersey 16 miles/27km southwest of central Manhattan. It handles approximately 12 million passengers a year travelling to international and domestic destinations.
La Guardia International Airport (LGA)
La Guardia International Airport is located in Queens 8 miles/13km east of central Manhattan. It handles approximately 25 million passengers a year travelling to mainly domestic destinations.
Transfers
Air Ride provides information on ground transportation and parking at all airports.
John F Kennedy Airport to the city
New York Airport Service operates a direct express bus to the Port Authority Bus Terminal or Grand Central Station. Departing daily every 15 to 20 minutes between the hours of 0615 and 2310 the journey time is approximately 45 to 90 minutes depending on traffic.
The Super Shuttle Manhattan shared minibus service is available 24 hours a day. Super Shuttle courtesy phones are located in the baggage claim area.
The Air Train connects with Long Island Rail Road and with New York Rapid Transit subways to the Howard Beach subway station. From there, the connection with the MTA 'A' train takes approximately 90 minutes to central Manhattan stopping at a number of stations with further connections on the way. Taxis to Mahattan are a flat rate of $45 plus tolls and tip.
Newark International Airport to the city
Coach USA operates bus services to Penn Station, Port Authority Bus Terminal, Grand Central Station and several midtown hotels. Departing daily every 15 to 30 minutes between the hours of 0600 and 0200 (weekends 0500 to 0130) the journey time is approximately 30 to 60 minutes.
The Super Shuttle Manhattan shared minibus service is available 24 hours a day. Super Shuttle courtesy phones are located in the baggage claim area.
The Air Train service connects with Penn Station in Manhattan via New Jersey transit. Departing weekdays from 0459 to 0200 and weekends from 0615 to 0131 the journey time is approximately one hour. Taxis to Manhattan cost approximately $40 to $75 plus tolls and tip.
La Guardia International Airport to the city
New York Airport Service operates a direct express bus to the Port Authority Bus Terminal or Grand Central Station. Departing daily every 30 minutes between the hours of 0700 and 2300 the journey time is approximately 40 to 50 minutes.
The MTA bus M60 departs daily between the hours of 0450 and 0100 and the journey time is approximately one hour.
The Super Shuttle Manhattan shared mini bus service is available on demand 24 hours a day. Super Shuttle courtesy phones are located in the baggage claim area.
Taxis to Manhattan cost opproximately $25 to $35 plus tolls and tip.
Getting around New York
New York has one of the world's best 24 hour transportation systems serving a city spread over five boroughs-Manhattan, Brooklyn, The Bronx, Queens, and Staten Island. A MetroCard is the most convenient way of paying to get around the city (and the only way to enter a subway station). They can be purchased at any subway station, from either automated machines or attendants, at more than 3,500 locations around the city, and at NYC's Official Visitor Information Center.
Subways
The cheap, airconditioned public subway is the easiest and quickest way to travel up and down four of the five boroughs. (To reach Staten Island, take the subway to the Staten Island Ferry or the MTA Staten Island Railway which operates 24 hours a day. A single subway ride is$2 payable by MetroCard. For $2 riders can use the system citywide and transfer as many times as needed, as long as they don't exit the system through a turnstile. Subways run 24/7 and stations are generally 8 to 10 blocks apart. Free foldout subway maps can be obtained from booth attendants or any NYC Official Visitor Information Center. Maps are also posted at stations and in each subway car or can be downloaded from hopstop.com. Although the subway is generally safe these days it should still be avoided late at night (after 2300).
Buses
Public buses are a great scenic option for travelling around the city. A single bus ride is $2 (transfers are free) payable by MetroCard or exact change (no dollar bills or pennies). Buses operate 24/7 and stop at street corners about every 2 blocks. Look for signposts marked with a bus emblem and route number, which also shows schedules and maps.
Taxis
No trip to New York is complete without a ride in one of the city's famous yellow cabs which will take you directly to your desired destination. Taxis have a minimum fare of $2.50 and cash and credit cards are accepted by all drivers. Tolls are always extra. A tip of 20% should be included if you were happy with the service. Taxis are available 24/7. Hail one with the white number illuminated on top and board and exit curbside. (A $1 tip is customary when hotel doormen assist in hailing a cab).
