No matter how cheap it may be, or convenient, the fact that NYC has no direct rail from JFK or LGA to Manhattan is shameful at best. When compared to other world cities, there is zero excuse for the MTA to not have built it already.
@@EMSpdx What are you talking about? Paris has multiple train stations, one even has a EuroStart connection that could bring you directly to London or obviously city center. I wouldn't call Venice a world city and its airport is fairly small (do you seriously compare NYC with Venice?!). And for London: Again, they have multiple options, especially for Heathrow. So starventure is right, why is nyc not capable of building a direct connection for their airports? Every bigger european airport has it as default: Heathrow, Amsterdam, Munich, Stuttgart, Frankfurt, Madrid, Zurich, Paris, Milano, Berlin, Copenhagen, and dozens more.
@@EMSpdx Charles de Gaulle to Gare du Nord, one RER train. Not Orly airport though. London Heathrow has the Heathrow Express, the Elizabeth line and the tube. Luton, Gatwick, Stansted not so much. Most major western European, and advanced economy east Asian, cities have direct train connection from at least one airport to their city centre. Of course there are exceptions.
I always found it insane that you can get literally anywhere by train from Manhattan... even other states! But noooo not the airport, for that you have to transfer 10 miles away and connect with the airtrain.
@@darkwoodmovies Cuomo ruined the chances of LGA ever getting rail with his foolish idea of using Flushing as a connection to the 7 train. Had they incorporated a new train line from the very beginning that would have gone through Jackson Heights to the Woodside yards, the terminal design would have been different from what it is now. Now there is no room for a train station other than to go eastwards towards Flushing.
Thanks. Used your guide and others earlier in the year to get from JFK airport to Penn Street Station. As a solo traveller was not as hard as I imagined and so much quicker and cheaper. Then did the reverse when flying from JFK airport. Found everyone so helpful along the way.
You can take A train to jfk and take local bus that will be a free transfer also Q Buses go to each terminal like M60 to LGA it's just a long train and bus ride to city and jfk
HI, I arrived from New Zealand to la Guardia at 11pm, was not willing to deal with public transport after 18 hours of flying, got a yellow cab to lower Manhattan for $60 , was great, got to see so much, and thank you for tips,II used the Subway with ease for the next two days
I was staying in the heart of midtown right next to Penn, and I found it so much easier to get the LIRR to Woodside (only one stop) then the free Q70. $5, one stop, more comfortable ride and luggage space, worth it for me. Love you Sarah!!!
I love the fact that you use two outfits for the journey. I'd also like just one time someone on these cheap guides to do the journey like many of us with 50 pound suitcase, back pack and wheelie in the winter with rain. Now that is a video I'd pay to watch.
When I first started visiting the city I was intimidated with the subway ect. So I started watching videos like yours , printed out maps ect. I decided to make my first subway ride simple from Penn Station to uptown with no transfers to help me gain confidence. After that it was easy ! Also, just use your phone to pay . If you are not sure, ask someone for help . The police as well as other New Yorkers are very friendly . Also a printed copy of the subway system trains are a good back up plan that give one some insurance . So just do you homework and resist using the taxis and Uber - they are expensive and take much more time as you are moving through the streets slowly - at least 5 times slower ! Trains are less than $3.00. I paid $30.00 to go from midtown to downtown and the time it took was 35 minutes vs 10 minutes !
I don't want to be the one to point out you're confusing people. You told people to pick Grand Central as their ticket option via LIRR from Jamaica, but then took a train to Penn Station. Would be helpful if you explained that there are TWO LIRR terminals in Manhattan, either of which may be better depending on where their hotel is. You can also use the LIRR from LGA/Woodside using the Q70 which is probably actually faster than the M60 you mentioned.
Sarah, thank you for your video. I watched few of your videos before New York trips it’s very helpful and easy. My daughter and I have great time there.
You'll have all seen it before I'm sure, but for all of us getting the yellow cab from JFK to Times Square area it's going to be nigh on $100 anyway by the time you add the tip "for doing a job that doesn't require a tip" and all of the taxes. (This was ours arriving at our hotel 8.13pm: Fare $70 and this is the fixed fare rate; Extra's and airport fee $6.75 (as it's peak time after 4pm so it's $5 extra); tolls were $6.94; State surcharge 50 cents; Imp. surcharge $4; Cgn surcharge $2.50; for a total ride fare of $87.69 PLUS tip). Remember though, only tip the base fare! Do NOT tip the taxes. They are already an extra charge, so tip the base fare only. As we'd only just got there and our driver was a nice man, I just gave him a 'Benjamin' 👍🏻😄
We just arrived today at 10:30am. It is UN meeting week so traffic is extra bad. Uber/Lyft/taxi $100 plus tips, Curb $80 all taking 1:15. We took airtrain to LIRR to subway in same time for a total of $32 for 2 people and no tipping. Sounds like it’s crazy but wasn’t bad and better than being stuck in a car.
Did the same (there was glitch in the Airtrain system so it wound up being free this afternoon) and I was in Midtown via LIRR in 18 minutes FLAT- no UN traffic snarl ups!
FYI: Many airports use the Ride App type of locations. But it is still good that you point this out, because there are also many airports that don't use it.
The Coach Newark Express from Newark to Mid-town is the best. Especially if you book a hotel near by the 3 stops it makes. jump on and relax and walk a couple blocks to your hotel and the same going back to the Airport. Pay the extra bucks for the convenience.
We just took the q70 from LaGuardia to Roosevelt for free and bought a metro card for 7 days unlimited. We did have a hard time finding the bus stop back to the airport and got on the wrong bus but the driver was super nice and actually drove us to the correct stop (no one else was on the bus lol). Other than that it was super easy getting around the city.
Definitely take the shuttle from Newark into the city. It also stops at Bryant Park and Grand Central which is a little less sketchy than Port Authority. We arrived at Newark and could not find the AirTran at all and no help from employees either. Ended up paying the $21 bus fare in cash but will get tickets online next time. The ride was so convenient and quick.
What's bus system should I look for. From Ewr Airport to 64th west new york, new jersey. Have not ride any bus/train in 33 yrs. Also, we would be travel from new jersey midtown to new york midtown every day. Is it same bus system? Thanks
Went to NYC via JFK in December and had absolutely no problem getting to my Long Island City hotel thanks to this video (also booked in LIC thanks to your rec). On the way back to JFK from Midtown I took a Revel (with your discount code so thanks for saving me so much money twice!) and let me tell you: the views of Manhattan at night from the other side of the bridge were completely worth the cost, plus I was too tired to take the train with my luggage. I'm coming back in a couple of weeks via LGA now so I'm back for more tips :)
You can get from JFK to Manhattan for $2.90. Take Q10 Bus to last Stop and transfer to Subway (Free transfer) You can get from newark Airport for $4.50. Take 60 Bus from Newark Airport to newark Penn Station ($1.60 Fare) and transfer to path train ($2.90) and take Path Train to either the World trade Center or take path train to Journal Square and transfer to 33rd St Train (Free transfer). You can also take the NJ transit train directy to penn Statiion for $5.25 (total $6.85)
Not too bad, no more than 30 Mins to nearest Subway Station, Not a whole lot longer than the Airtrain(Airtrain goes to further subway station so you gain a few minutes there anyway) @@1879heikkisorsa
You are the best! Thanks for the update! I'm saving this video to share. I like giving advice on the nyc travel tips group and this is perfect for all the questions about airports.
Whenever I visit NYC, I come through Newark Liberty. I take the New Jersey transit train that goes straight to Penn Station. I often stay in midtown, so I don't need to take a subway at all.
@@gloriav.431 are you staying in Manhattan? When I went last summer, I stayed at the Hyatt Place in Chelsea. I really liked it. The location is great and they offer free breakfast. In the summer of 2022, I stayed at the Hilton Garden Inn in Herald Square. It was decent but I’d definitely give the edge to the Hyatt.
One tip for JFK: If the Train Time app is not working for you, just go to Jamaica Station and hop on the LIRR anyways. The conductor can sell you a ticket! They are really nice and understand that you are new in town! Weirdly, there was a hiccup in the Airtrain system so it wound up being free late in the afternoon today. Also: 1) The UN is in session and the President is there, so expect CRAZY traffic in midtown with a very heavy police presence if you are coming right now. 2) Havinga. car service is great if you are in a group or family!
Or use the special LIRR Ticket Vending Machines at Jamaica (They are Green) which will sell you a combo Metrocard and LIRR Ticket. The MetroCard can be reloaded for use later in your trip.
The cheapest way to reach Manhattan is: go with airtrain (free ride) to Howard Beach without exiting . Buy at the vendor a weekly metrocard or a single ride metro card (it depends how long you stay in NY), then come back (for free) to Leffert Blvd, go down and take the Bus Q10 LTD (just pay attention at Leffert BLVD, because there are 2 exit and one of that is for Q3 bus), till last stop Kew Gardens, it takes about 25 minutes. Take Subway E or F and will be in Manhattan in about 1 hour from JFK .
I came to the jfk airport, got it through the border control, asked a maintenance worker how to get out, he directed me and fertig aus! (Ready to go). Thats how u wont get ripped off. Just ask the personal. Americans are helpful people and always happy to assist u. The skyline train to jamaica station and from there ur on the subway system. From there easy to navigate
How come when flying into JFK you recommend taking the AirTrain to the Long Island Railroad train and going into Penn Station but when flying into EWR you don't recommend taking the AirTrain to the NJ Transit train and coming into Penn Station from the other direction. Wouldn't the bus be prone to delays from traffic?
I love the way New Jersey does it. I wish MTA would do the same thing make a 1 fee express bus from Port Authority to JFk & another to Laguardia & go back & forth I think it would be super helpful or even have it start at grand central
Hi Sarah I’m going to come to NYC in 2 weeks, this video really useful..Although I do have a question. Is it possible to carry a large suitcase in buses or trains from Newark?
It depends on how large. Private busses (NJ Transit is public transport) like the airport shuttles will have luggage storage at the bottom, accessible from outside, so you won't be carrying that with you to your seat. The airport busses will stop at Port Authority Bus Terminal on 8th Ave, between 40th and 42nd. You can also take the Newark (EWR) Airtrain to Newark Airport Station on NJ Transit. There you can take an NJ Transit train into New York Penn Station (8th Ave, between 31st and 32nd street).
Catching the Airtrain then the Long Island Rail Road is the easiest way to get from JFK to Midtown Manhattan (Penn Station). Watched a lot of youtube videos before I visited New York for first time. Is so easy, cheap and quick.
I was recently in NYC, opted to pay Lyft, yes it was expensive, but we had it budgeted into our travel. We had some trouble getting to the AirTran because of some renovations, but a nice sir told us which way to go. All through the trip we used the subway and buses, the contactless option was a breeze to use.
What did you pay? Coming to NY in two years for a vacation....I want quick delivery, of myself, and my niece. I'm thinking of staying in Long Island City
@@Freedom_Fighter72I stayed in Times Square area and will never stay there again. Lol. The Lyft from JFK to the hotel was like $115-$130 each way. Like I mentioned we had already budgeted that into the trip total.
I still miss the Airporter bus that was about $13 and drop you off at Grand Central. Had power plugs and air conditioning. So convenient and nice ride.
Next time I’m using public transportation to Manhattan. Lyft was expensive and traffic was insane worst than home traffic 😅 Clear and understandable video ❤
Forgot two things for using the MTA: 1. All city buses are accessible. 2. Some subway lines have both local and express trains. Local trains make all stops. Express only select stops. If you are not sure, take the local. Most cities do not use this method.
after spending 3 hours in jfk waiting for the immigration check i wanted to take a taxi but you had to order one and i had enough so i took the airtrain to jamaica and it was free because they opened the gates so i paid 2.95 dollar instead of maybe over 100 to get to my hotel .
I reiterate what Sarah said in this video regarding Long Island Raid Road service into Manhattan from JFK as opposed to the subway (the E train). Avoid at all costs the E train into Manhattan. It is filled with homeless, assorted mentally ill, and on nights and especially weekends, is subject to not running or delays do to never ending track work. The Long Island Rail Road, LIRR, is well worth the few extra nominal dollars in order to not be subjected to the previously mentioned. As an added note, you have your choice whether to go into Penn Station or Grand Central Terminal, which is great for people staying more east in midtown around 42nd St and Park Ave. Take the Airtrain to Jamaica station, get off, walk about 200 feet to the LIRR tracks and just buy a ticket at the machine. Escalators or elevators will take you right down to your track.
There are dedicated LIRR TVMs before the AirTrain exit faregates which will sell you a combo AirTrain fare and LIRR ticket (on a MetroCard). The line is usually shorter at these TVMs since everyone else is buying one at the NYC Subway TVMs. Just make sure the LIRR conductor returns the MetroCard to you so you can reload it and use it later in your trip.
For foreign tourists, I agree that in the evenings, it is not worth the trouble to save a few dollars to take unfamiliar long bus and subway routes carrying many large pieces of luggage and dealing with beggars, drunks, drug addicts and homeless people hanging out on the bus stops and subway trains.
Hi Sarah Well I miss the tokens. Lol I use the Metrocard. Trains the R46 subway car is my favorite when I was young. You were on the N train and the Subway car was R46.Yes I agree with you when it comes to the Subway " Etiquette " When it comes to the Airports ( If I have to fly. Not a fan of it) it would be JFK or LGA. Any way traveling in and out of NY can be pricey. I would still take a taxi 🚕.
You are wrong. if your going into Manhattan you say I am going into the city and not Midtown unless you are going to Midtown which consists of 34th street to 59th street between 3rd Ave to 8th Ave
Technically, you can get to Manhattan from LGA. People forget that for $2.90+ Transfer, you can take the M60+SBS to Harlem via 125th St.; & then the subway to {insert Tourist Trap attractions here}. From JFK, Q3, 10, or B15 to Bed-Stuy, Ozone Pk., or Jamaica-165th. Most likely, you’ll transfer to the (A) to where you need to be instead of paying an arm & a leg on Airtrain. For Newark, take NJT to Newark-Penn or New York-Penn. for Newark, you can then take PATH to either Downtown, or Midtown. It’s probably still $2.75, but if not, then $2.90+ NJT Fare.
Nyc is expensive, but it should be a regular MTA bus from JFK to subway with free transfer. The problem is that you will spend more than an hour and a half getting to Manhattan that way.
Another tip: don't buy the airtrain ticket directly when you get off, sometimes the gates are open so the airtrain is free. I had on both times I used the airtrain. Don't know the reason behind this and on what times you can get trough them without paying but keep it in mind it could be open (free) for you also
Take the Q70 LaGuardia Link bus to subway Midtown via the Roosevelt/61st its free. Everyone with suitcases gets off. Then get on the subway for 2.90. Easy and cheap. Time Square or Canal st. or other stops. Did this my first time last week. Got around NY for $15 on the weekend.
Great video! Two questions. First, is there a fee to ride the Air Train to the rideshare pick up spot? Or do you only pay if you’re going further? Second, can you use contactless payment for the buses?
Sounds really good am going from jfk airport to the manhattan at times square hotel so which would you recommend to take i will be there for 4 days in January
If I'm going straight from the Airtrain on to the LIRR to Grand Central, why do I need to buy a metro card? I'm not planning on using the subway at all during my stay.
Two probably daft questions - if you're getting on the subway with a child, what age do they have to be to need to pay and how can you get them through the gates, assuming they don't have their own contactless card or metro card? Thanks!
@jasonpsapp17 Yes, up to and including 4 persons can use a single 10 ride pass at a time. It expires 30 days after you use it the first time. If you use the one card for 3 persons both ways, for a total use of 6, that works out to $4.17/person... half the normal cost of $8.25/person. There will still be 4 unused rides. I usually hand the card to an airport staff member or gate agent so they can use the remainder of rides.
Unless you want to go to Long Island city or something ear is the better airport to fly to in this circumstance there’s an NJT train going directly to midtown
Ok Sarah this is great but can you pick me up instead. Lol. I’ll be coming on for the NYC marathon. It looks sooo intimidating! But for real thanks for the video.
Did you mention the metro express lines? Generelly a great thing, but can be frustrating for foreigners if by accident you start at an express stop but want to go somewhere before the next express stop. I saw freaked out tourists who stranded in Harlem...
OMG. Taking the Q70 LaGuardia Link bus to Midtown via the Roosevelt/61st is so much better than how you showed. You don't have to worry about missing the station because it's the major stop that most people get off of, and the station is a real station. The only reason I would take the one you showed is if that stop was the area I wanted to be at for my final destination. The trains from Roos/61 don't take very long to get to the Port Authority station. Also, I have the OMNY linked to my credit card, so that's what I use as my Metrocard. Tourists can get that done ahead before they leave for NYC, so they don't have to mess around with machines any more.
Nice to have updated info! The only issue with Revel (and other apps) is that they only work with US or certain countries numbers. Is there a trick for that? I'll have free roaming, so getting a prepaid sim will be my last option, but I do want to try Revel, Seated, etc. Thanks!
Hi, thanks for the advice, I am going again to NYC for Tech Conferences, so the first time I was there I was using the MTA Card Unlimited for one week, in this case, do I need to pay those 5$ or more for the ticket in the sub? or the Unlimited works?
I went to ny in feb 2020, no snow and it was very easy to get to the city. We took an express bus from jfk to port authority which was around 19 dollars
@@CSTam-vy7bp it didnt snow when we were there but the cold really is something diff. In from europe so im kinda used to cold but this level of cold was a lot. Im going again in march or april hopefully the weather will be nicer
I’m thinking of staying at the YMCA hostel and I’m also thinking of getting a 2 day city pass so if I get a shuttle to the city centre with the sightseeing pass will I then have to get the subway ?
I saw a pic posted of a guy who travelled 1.19 miles in NYC in a yellow cab and he was charged just short of 20 dollars due to the additional fees they added on.
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No matter how cheap it may be, or convenient, the fact that NYC has no direct rail from JFK or LGA to Manhattan is shameful at best. When compared to other world cities, there is zero excuse for the MTA to not have built it already.
LOL! Venice does not have this, neither does Paris ( it's a similar system to NYC) Nor London, nor Lagos.
@@EMSpdx What are you talking about? Paris has multiple train stations, one even has a EuroStart connection that could bring you directly to London or obviously city center. I wouldn't call Venice a world city and its airport is fairly small (do you seriously compare NYC with Venice?!). And for London: Again, they have multiple options, especially for Heathrow. So starventure is right, why is nyc not capable of building a direct connection for their airports? Every bigger european airport has it as default: Heathrow, Amsterdam, Munich, Stuttgart, Frankfurt, Madrid, Zurich, Paris, Milano, Berlin, Copenhagen, and dozens more.
@@EMSpdx Charles de Gaulle to Gare du Nord, one RER train. Not Orly airport though.
London Heathrow has the Heathrow Express, the Elizabeth line and the tube. Luton, Gatwick, Stansted not so much. Most major western European, and advanced economy east Asian, cities have direct train connection from at least one airport to their city centre. Of course there are exceptions.
I always found it insane that you can get literally anywhere by train from Manhattan... even other states! But noooo not the airport, for that you have to transfer 10 miles away and connect with the airtrain.
@@darkwoodmovies Cuomo ruined the chances of LGA ever getting rail with his foolish idea of using Flushing as a connection to the 7 train. Had they incorporated a new train line from the very beginning that would have gone through Jackson Heights to the Woodside yards, the terminal design would have been different from what it is now. Now there is no room for a train station other than to go eastwards towards Flushing.
Thanks. Used your guide and others earlier in the year to get from JFK airport to Penn Street Station. As a solo traveller was not as hard as I imagined and so much quicker and cheaper. Then did the reverse when flying from JFK airport. Found everyone so helpful along the way.
You can take A train to jfk and take local bus that will be a free transfer also Q Buses go to each terminal like M60 to LGA it's just a long train and bus ride to city and jfk
HI, I arrived from New Zealand to la Guardia at 11pm, was not willing to deal with public transport after 18 hours of flying, got a yellow cab to lower Manhattan for $60 , was great, got to see so much, and thank you for tips,II used the Subway with ease for the next two days
I think a cab or uber makes complete sense for foreign people. 18 hours is rough and the last thing I wanna do is carry luggage on a train after that.
Non-stop New Zealand to LaGuardia? Wow!
Can't you just personally meet me at the airport ? Surely that would be so much less stressful.😂
I was staying in the heart of midtown right next to Penn, and I found it so much easier to get the LIRR to Woodside (only one stop) then the free Q70. $5, one stop, more comfortable ride and luggage space, worth it for me. Love you Sarah!!!
I love the fact that you use two outfits for the journey. I'd also like just one time someone on these cheap guides to do the journey like many of us with 50 pound suitcase, back pack and wheelie in the winter with rain. Now that is a video I'd pay to watch.
Wonderful video! So detailed and well produced!
I’m still convinced that the cost of a cab straight to my hotel is worth it for decreased stress.
When I first started visiting the city I was intimidated with the subway ect. So I started watching videos like yours , printed out maps ect. I decided to make my first subway ride simple from Penn Station to uptown with no transfers to help me gain confidence. After that it was easy ! Also, just use your phone to pay . If you are not sure, ask someone for help . The police as well as other New Yorkers are very friendly . Also a printed copy of the subway system trains are a good back up plan that give one some insurance . So just do you homework and resist using the taxis and Uber - they are expensive and take much more time as you are moving through the streets slowly - at least 5 times slower ! Trains are less than $3.00. I paid $30.00 to go from midtown to downtown and the time it took was 35 minutes vs 10 minutes !
I agree with you once my luggage is at the hostel... But from the airport, with my luggage... I'm still considering the taxi option, to be honest.
Benefit of taxi / uber is you do see more of the city than underground
I don't want to be the one to point out you're confusing people.
You told people to pick Grand Central as their ticket option via LIRR from Jamaica, but then took a train to Penn Station. Would be helpful if you explained that there are TWO LIRR terminals in Manhattan, either of which may be better depending on where their hotel is.
You can also use the LIRR from LGA/Woodside using the Q70 which is probably actually faster than the M60 you mentioned.
Was about to say the same thing
Sarah, thank you for your video. I watched few of your videos before New York trips it’s very helpful and easy. My daughter and I have great time there.
You'll have all seen it before I'm sure, but for all of us getting the yellow cab from JFK to Times Square area it's going to be nigh on $100 anyway by the time you add the tip "for doing a job that doesn't require a tip" and all of the taxes. (This was ours arriving at our hotel 8.13pm: Fare $70 and this is the fixed fare rate; Extra's and airport fee $6.75 (as it's peak time after 4pm so it's $5 extra); tolls were $6.94; State surcharge 50 cents; Imp. surcharge $4; Cgn surcharge $2.50; for a total ride fare of $87.69 PLUS tip). Remember though, only tip the base fare! Do NOT tip the taxes. They are already an extra charge, so tip the base fare only. As we'd only just got there and our driver was a nice man, I just gave him a 'Benjamin' 👍🏻😄
Thank you so much! I was freaking out about using the public transit, especially from LGA. I am so much more confident now!
I'm going back soon to NYC. This time with my girlfriend. It will be her first time in the Big Apple. Thank you always for all the tips Sarah.
We just arrived today at 10:30am. It is UN meeting week so traffic is extra bad. Uber/Lyft/taxi $100 plus tips, Curb $80 all taking 1:15. We took airtrain to LIRR to subway in same time for a total of $32 for 2 people and no tipping. Sounds like it’s crazy but wasn’t bad and better than being stuck in a car.
Did the same (there was glitch in the Airtrain system so it wound up being free this afternoon) and I was in Midtown via LIRR in 18 minutes FLAT- no UN traffic snarl ups!
I did the same
FYI: Many airports use the Ride App type of locations. But it is still good that you point this out, because there are also many airports that don't use it.
The Coach Newark Express from Newark to Mid-town is the best. Especially if you book a hotel near by the 3 stops it makes. jump on and relax and walk a couple blocks to your hotel and the same going back to the Airport. Pay the extra bucks for the convenience.
All prices for public transportation is for one person. Consider that if you have a family and luggage.
We just took the q70 from LaGuardia to Roosevelt for free and bought a metro card for 7 days unlimited. We did have a hard time finding the bus stop back to the airport and got on the wrong bus but the driver was super nice and actually drove us to the correct stop (no one else was on the bus lol). Other than that it was super easy getting around the city.
Great vid btw.
Definitely take the shuttle from Newark into the city. It also stops at Bryant Park and Grand Central which is a little less sketchy than Port Authority. We arrived at Newark and could not find the AirTran at all and no help from employees either. Ended up paying the $21 bus fare in cash but will get tickets online next time. The ride was so convenient and quick.
What's bus system should I look for. From Ewr Airport to 64th west new york, new jersey.
Have not ride any bus/train in 33 yrs.
Also, we would be travel from new jersey midtown to new york midtown every day. Is it same bus system? Thanks
I am in love with her videos. It helped me tremendously with traveling to New York solo. ❤
Went to NYC via JFK in December and had absolutely no problem getting to my Long Island City hotel thanks to this video (also booked in LIC thanks to your rec).
On the way back to JFK from Midtown I took a Revel (with your discount code so thanks for saving me so much money twice!) and let me tell you: the views of Manhattan at night from the other side of the bridge were completely worth the cost, plus I was too tired to take the train with my luggage.
I'm coming back in a couple of weeks via LGA now so I'm back for more tips :)
We took an express bus from JFK to port authority which was around 19 dollars. Very easy and I dont think I can handle the subway with 2 suitcases
You can get from JFK to Manhattan for $2.90. Take Q10 Bus to last Stop and transfer to Subway (Free transfer)
You can get from newark Airport for $4.50. Take 60 Bus from Newark Airport to newark Penn Station ($1.60 Fare) and transfer to path train ($2.90) and take Path Train to either the World trade Center or take path train to Journal Square and transfer to 33rd St Train (Free transfer). You can also take the NJ transit train directy to penn Statiion for $5.25 (total $6.85)
@howardform Even though you could take the Q10 bus, wouldn't that take ages compared to other options to get to Manhattan?
@@1879heikkisorsa Q10 express isn't too bad
Not too bad, no more than 30 Mins to nearest Subway Station, Not a whole lot longer than the Airtrain(Airtrain goes to further subway station so you gain a few minutes there anyway) @@1879heikkisorsa
how long does this bus take?
You are the best! Thanks for the update! I'm saving this video to share. I like giving advice on the nyc travel tips group and this is perfect for all the questions about airports.
Whenever I visit NYC, I come through Newark Liberty. I take the New Jersey transit train that goes straight to Penn Station. I often stay in midtown, so I don't need to take a subway at all.
Hello! Im also flying into Newark next month and Im freaking out! Im still looking for a place to stay… any that you recommend?
@@gloriav.431 are you staying in Manhattan? When I went last summer, I stayed at the Hyatt Place in Chelsea. I really liked it. The location is great and they offer free breakfast. In the summer of 2022, I stayed at the Hilton Garden Inn in Herald Square. It was decent but I’d definitely give the edge to the Hyatt.
This helped me out a lot! I stayed in queens for my trip and, it was everything to a T. Appreciate the help!
Great video sarah! Will be flying into newark soon to visit nyc so I appreciate the tips!
One tip for JFK: If the Train Time app is not working for you, just go to Jamaica Station and hop on the LIRR anyways. The conductor can sell you a ticket! They are really nice and understand that you are new in town! Weirdly, there was a hiccup in the Airtrain system so it wound up being free late in the afternoon today. Also: 1) The UN is in session and the President is there, so expect CRAZY traffic in midtown with a very heavy police presence if you are coming right now. 2) Havinga. car service is great if you are in a group or family!
but the conductor sells you the ticket is expensive, if it was me i would buy a city ticket for 5 or 7 dollars on the lirr.
Or use the special LIRR Ticket Vending Machines at Jamaica (They are Green) which will sell you a combo Metrocard and LIRR Ticket. The MetroCard can be reloaded for use later in your trip.
The cheapest way to reach Manhattan is: go with airtrain (free ride) to Howard Beach without exiting . Buy at the vendor a weekly metrocard or a single ride metro card (it depends how long you stay in NY), then come back (for free) to Leffert Blvd, go down and take the Bus Q10 LTD (just pay attention at Leffert BLVD, because there are 2 exit and one of that is for Q3 bus), till last stop Kew Gardens, it takes about 25 minutes. Take Subway E or F and will be in Manhattan in about 1 hour from JFK .
I came to the jfk airport, got it through the border control, asked a maintenance worker how to get out, he directed me and fertig aus! (Ready to go). Thats how u wont get ripped off. Just ask the personal. Americans are helpful people and always happy to assist u. The skyline train to jamaica station and from there ur on the subway system. From there easy to navigate
12:10 What train you board at Astoria Boulevard only really matters if you're staying on the train past 34th Street-Herald Square.
How come when flying into JFK you recommend taking the AirTrain to the Long Island Railroad train and going into Penn Station but when flying into EWR you don't recommend taking the AirTrain to the NJ Transit train and coming into Penn Station from the other direction. Wouldn't the bus be prone to delays from traffic?
Thank you Sarah for another great tips on the video. I will share it with friends and family.
You are so welcome! And thank you for sharing! Appreciate you watching :)
I love the way New Jersey does it. I wish MTA would do the same thing make a 1 fee express bus from Port Authority to JFk & another to Laguardia & go back & forth I think it would be super helpful or even have it start at grand central
Hi Sarah I’m going to come to NYC in 2 weeks, this video really useful..Although I do have a question. Is it possible to carry a large suitcase in buses or trains from Newark?
It depends on how large. Private busses (NJ Transit is public transport) like the airport shuttles will have luggage storage at the bottom, accessible from outside, so you won't be carrying that with you to your seat. The airport busses will stop at Port Authority Bus Terminal on 8th Ave, between 40th and 42nd. You can also take the Newark (EWR) Airtrain to Newark Airport Station on NJ Transit. There you can take an NJ Transit train into New York Penn Station (8th Ave, between 31st and 32nd street).
This is a fantastic idea for a video, well done! Great use of your platform. Super-helpful!
I swear I’m loving your videos. So helpful I’m traveling solo to NY. 3rd time. Thank you for your videos. 🙏🏽😁
8:28 - Ride an M60 bus to get a good tour-view of 125 Street of famous Harlem, New York city. ... then ride on to Broadway, Columbia University, etc.
Catching the Airtrain then the Long Island Rail Road is the easiest way to get from JFK to Midtown Manhattan (Penn Station). Watched a lot of youtube videos before I visited New York for first time. Is so easy, cheap and quick.
I was recently in NYC, opted to pay Lyft, yes it was expensive, but we had it budgeted into our travel. We had some trouble getting to the AirTran because of some renovations, but a nice sir told us which way to go. All through the trip we used the subway and buses, the contactless option was a breeze to use.
What did you pay? Coming to NY in two years for a vacation....I want quick delivery, of myself, and my niece. I'm thinking of staying in Long Island City
@@Freedom_Fighter72I stayed in Times Square area and will never stay there again. Lol. The Lyft from JFK to the hotel was like $115-$130 each way. Like I mentioned we had already budgeted that into the trip total.
i can see u work hard for this video, thank you...!
I still miss the Airporter bus that was about $13 and drop you off at Grand Central. Had power plugs and air conditioning. So convenient and nice ride.
Next time I’m using public transportation to Manhattan. Lyft was expensive and traffic was insane worst than home traffic 😅 Clear and understandable video ❤
Very nice and informative video ❤.
I am coming to NYC, jfk with my 5 family members.
Which budget card you recommend for me .
Thanks for the useful information. What are your suggestions for late arrivals?
Thanks for this, i'm going to NYC early January and was researching transportation options
Forgot two things for using the MTA: 1. All city buses are accessible. 2. Some subway lines have both local and express trains. Local trains make all stops. Express only select stops. If you are not sure, take the local. Most cities do not use this method.
As a New Yorker, what is the city center? Midtown?
For real! I was born and raised in NYC (Brooklyn) and this is the FIRST TIME I see someone call it “City Center” 😂
after spending 3 hours in jfk waiting for the immigration check i wanted to take a taxi but you had to order one and i had enough so i took the airtrain to jamaica and it was free because they opened the gates so i paid 2.95 dollar instead of maybe over 100 to get to my hotel .
I reiterate what Sarah said in this video regarding Long Island Raid Road service into Manhattan from JFK as opposed to the subway (the E train). Avoid at all costs the E train into Manhattan. It is filled with homeless, assorted mentally ill, and on nights and especially weekends, is subject to not running or delays do to never ending track work. The Long Island Rail Road, LIRR, is well worth the few extra nominal dollars in order to not be subjected to the previously mentioned. As an added note, you have your choice whether to go into Penn Station or Grand Central Terminal, which is great for people staying more east in midtown around 42nd St and Park Ave. Take the Airtrain to Jamaica station, get off, walk
about 200 feet to the LIRR tracks and just buy a ticket at the machine. Escalators or elevators will take you right down to your track.
There are dedicated LIRR TVMs before the AirTrain exit faregates which will sell you a combo AirTrain fare and LIRR ticket (on a MetroCard). The line is usually shorter at these TVMs since everyone else is buying one at the NYC Subway TVMs. Just make sure the LIRR conductor returns the MetroCard to you so you can reload it and use it later in your trip.
For foreign tourists, I agree that in the evenings, it is not worth the trouble to save a few dollars to take unfamiliar long bus and subway routes carrying many large pieces of luggage and dealing with beggars, drunks, drug addicts and homeless people hanging out on the bus stops and subway trains.
Hi Sarah
Well I miss the tokens. Lol
I use the Metrocard. Trains the R46 subway car is my favorite when I was young. You were on the N train and the Subway car was R46.Yes I agree with you when it comes to the Subway " Etiquette " When it comes to the Airports ( If I have to fly. Not a fan of it) it would be JFK or LGA. Any way traveling in and out of NY can be pricey. I would still take a taxi 🚕.
We’re done the LGA to midtown before for $3 each. Great deal
Great video. FYI to future visitors, no one from NYC calls it “city center”. It’s just called midtown if you are going to the middle of manhattan.
You are wrong. if your going into Manhattan you say I am going into the city and not Midtown unless you are going to Midtown which consists of 34th street to 59th street between 3rd Ave to 8th Ave
Technically, you can get to Manhattan from LGA. People forget that for $2.90+ Transfer, you can take the M60+SBS to Harlem via 125th St.; & then the subway to {insert Tourist Trap attractions here}.
From JFK, Q3, 10, or B15 to Bed-Stuy, Ozone Pk., or Jamaica-165th. Most likely, you’ll transfer to the (A) to where you need to be instead of paying an arm & a leg on Airtrain. For Newark, take NJT to Newark-Penn or New York-Penn. for Newark, you can then take PATH to either Downtown, or Midtown. It’s probably still $2.75, but if not, then $2.90+ NJT Fare.
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Very useful tips & great 🙌🏻
Excellent. Educative. Elucidated. Superb narration! Thanks!
Wish I had seen this video before, getting to Newark was a nightmare through the subway and the path!
I like Dial 7 car service ... rates are good and the service is excellent
You said you bought a ticket to Grand Central but you got off the train in Penn Station (5:50 to 6:40). Probably confusing for non NYers.
Thanks for this video!! Walked around NYC like I knew what I was doing 😂
THANK YOU for the moving sidewalk etiquette!
Very useful as usual!
Nyc is expensive, but it should be a regular MTA bus from JFK to subway with free transfer. The problem is that you will spend more than an hour and a half getting to Manhattan that way.
Another tip: don't buy the airtrain ticket directly when you get off, sometimes the gates are open so the airtrain is free. I had on both times I used the airtrain. Don't know the reason behind this and on what times you can get trough them without paying but keep it in mind it could be open (free) for you also
Would love to know what the trip from LGA looks like with a suitcase. Are there elevators at the stations? All I saw in the videos were stairs.
Take the Q70 LaGuardia Link bus to subway Midtown via the Roosevelt/61st its free. Everyone with suitcases gets off. Then get on the subway for 2.90. Easy and cheap. Time Square or Canal st. or other stops. Did this my first time last week. Got around NY for $15 on the weekend.
You forgot about the yellow cab it is flat rate to city $70 from jfk.. the best option
Especially if you’re getting in late at night!
Great video! Two questions. First, is there a fee to ride the Air Train to the rideshare pick up spot? Or do you only pay if you’re going further? Second, can you use contactless payment for the buses?
You only pay for the AirTrain when you exit at the Jamaica station
You could ride it in a circle and never leave for free 😂
Sounds really good am going from jfk airport to the manhattan at times square hotel so which would you recommend to take i will be there for 4 days in January
What are some budget friendly hotel’s in Times Square or near Times Square ?? Going in December so excited 1-4 ! 🎉
If I'm going straight from the Airtrain on to the LIRR to Grand Central, why do I need to buy a metro card? I'm not planning on using the subway at all during my stay.
Because it is the only way to pay for the Airtrain ride
Two probably daft questions - if you're getting on the subway with a child, what age do they have to be to need to pay and how can you get them through the gates, assuming they don't have their own contactless card or metro card? Thanks!
Great advice for my next trip 👍🏻
4:01 If traveling to Brooklyn, connecting to the A at Howard Beach is probably preferable.
Or you can take the LIRR to Brooklyn’s Atlantic Terminal.
4:50 if you use the kiosk for 10-ride pass, it's $25+$1 for the card. If the newsstand behind you is open, they sell the pass without the $1 card fee.
So can a group of 3 people utilize the 10-ride pass? Would multiple cards be needed or it's a shared card? Thank you!
@jasonpsapp17 Yes, up to and including 4 persons can use a single 10 ride pass at a time. It expires 30 days after you use it the first time. If you use the one card for 3 persons both ways, for a total use of 6, that works out to $4.17/person... half the normal cost of $8.25/person. There will still be 4 unused rides. I usually hand the card to an airport staff member or gate agent so they can use the remainder of rides.
you're a lifesaver. thank you. cowfoot from florida
Why are you telling people to buy their tickets to Grand Central if we're going to Penn station even though it still works why should people do that?
Unless you want to go to Long Island city or something ear is the better airport to fly to in this circumstance there’s an NJT train going directly to midtown
Ok Sarah this is great but can you pick me up instead. Lol. I’ll be coming on for the NYC marathon. It looks sooo intimidating! But for real thanks for the video.
Really informative. Thank you.
Did you mention the metro express lines? Generelly a great thing, but can be frustrating for foreigners if by accident you start at an express stop but want to go somewhere before the next express stop. I saw freaked out tourists who stranded in Harlem...
OMG. Taking the Q70 LaGuardia Link bus to Midtown via the Roosevelt/61st is so much better than how you showed. You don't have to worry about missing the station because it's the major stop that most people get off of, and the station is a real station. The only reason I would take the one you showed is if that stop was the area I wanted to be at for my final destination. The trains from Roos/61 don't take very long to get to the Port Authority station. Also, I have the OMNY linked to my credit card, so that's what I use as my Metrocard. Tourists can get that done ahead before they leave for NYC, so they don't have to mess around with machines any more.
We are staying in Lincoln harbor, can you get off and board the shuttle here?
It does matter which airport to go to and into the city by taxi. LGA about $55 on average. EWR about $90-$120 on average and JFk is a flat rate of $85
Please do Tel Aviv vs New York food etc what’s cheaper and expensive israel vs New York thanks for TH-cam
In surprised there’s still no vid on how to get to and from Long Island airport. I seen some great deals to fly into there
Nice to have updated info! The only issue with Revel (and other apps) is that they only work with US or certain countries numbers. Is there a trick for that? I'll have free roaming, so getting a prepaid sim will be my last option, but I do want to try Revel, Seated, etc. Thanks!
laguardia airport video starts @6:57. Also Sarah and Chat, when we want to take a bus to newark airport, do we get on at port authority?
Hi, thanks for the advice, I am going again to NYC for Tech Conferences, so the first time I was there I was using the MTA Card Unlimited for one week, in this case, do I need to pay those 5$ or more for the ticket in the sub? or the Unlimited works?
This was super helpful
No money to build rail from the largest airport in the U.S. to the most important city in the world but there’s $80 billion for random places
This is a helpful video. Thanks.
My brain hurts
The bus out of Newark will suck, since you will get stuck in the tunnel.
Take airtrain to nj transit.
16:40 - You were on the sidewalk of 42 Street at PABT near Times Square .. but .. then the Subway talk is *elsewhere* in Manhattan! ..
I am planning a trip to NYC in early February. Will the cold weather and the snow make it much more difficult to get into the city from JFK?
I went to ny in feb 2020, no snow and it was very easy to get to the city. We took an express bus from jfk to port authority which was around 19 dollars
@@AshleyWyona I dunno whether to be glad or sad. Being from the tropics, I am afraid of the cold, but am kinda looking forward to the snow ...
@@CSTam-vy7bp it didnt snow when we were there but the cold really is something diff. In from europe so im kinda used to cold but this level of cold was a lot. Im going again in march or april hopefully the weather will be nicer
Es bastante educativo, una gran forma de conocer el mundo
Perhaps a noob question but where can i get mobile phone SIM cards? Are they available at the airport?
Yes.
I’m thinking of staying at the YMCA hostel and I’m also thinking of getting a 2 day city pass so if I get a shuttle to the city centre with the sightseeing pass will I then have to get the subway ?
I saw a pic posted of a guy who travelled 1.19 miles in NYC in a yellow cab and he was charged just short of 20 dollars due to the additional fees they added on.