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Travel Options to/from New York City’s Airports:

Here are some helpful weblinks detailing bus, shuttle, train, and taxi service between New York’s airports and Manhattan.

Between JFK Airport and Manhattan (New York City)
http://www.panynj.gov/aviation/jgtsfram.htm

Between Newark (New Jersey) Airport and Manhattan (New York City)
http://www.panynj.gov/CommutingTravel/airports/html/ewr_transportation.html

Between LaGuardia Airport and Manhattan (New York City)
http://www.panynj.gov/CommutingTravel/airports/html/lg_transportation.html

Airport Bus Service
Bus service into New York City is available from each of the City’s three airports--Kennedy (JFK), LaGuardia, and Newark (in New Jersey). Buses depart every 15 to 20 minutes, and the one-way fare is approximately $12, which is significantly less expensive than a taxi. Depending on traffic, these buses arrive in the City within 25 to 45 minutes. Buses deliver passengers to the New York City Port Authority building (West 42nd Street at 8th Avenue) or to Grand Central Station (East 42nd Street at Park Avenue). The Port Authority is preferable for those coming directly to the Museum, or staying on the West Side of the City. (Subway service to the Museum: Take the “B” or “C” train north, to the “81st Street” stop (at Central Park West).

Subway Option
The JFK AirTrain connects the airport to the NYC Subway System, via the “A” train line, which runs along 8th Avenue in the City. This option takes more than an hour, but is very low cost and direct. Note: You will have to switch to the local “C” train to arrive at the Museum’s West 81st Street stop.

SuperShuttle Airport Van Service
SuperShuttle service is available from the three area airports--Kennedy (JFK), LaGuardia, and Newark (in New Jersey). The cost varies (depending on destination) from $12-$20. The main advantage: Like a taxi, the shuttle will deliver you to your hotel, the Museum, or other destination in the City. The main disadvantage is time…because the shuttle will be making several stops to deliver each passenger, this may add 30-45 minutes to the journey before arriving at your destination. If you're not in a hurry, it's a very convenient and inexpensive service. Call 1-800-258-3826 (toll-free) or 1-212-315-3006, or reserve online at http://www.supershuttle.com/htm/cities/nyc.htm

Taxi Service from NY-Area Airports
http://www.nyc.gov/html/tlc/html/passenger/taxicab_rate.shtml

LaGuardia Airport
Estimated duration of ride (between the Upper West Side and the airport): 20-40 minutes
Estimated fare: $16-$26 plus tip and tolls (Tri-Borough Bridge toll = $4)
Special Group Fare via Yellow Cab from LaGuardia
Notwithstanding the rate of fare set forth in Metered Rate of Fare (at the top of this page), the fee for trips made pursuant to a group riding plan from LaGuardia Airport shall be as follows for each passenger:
   1) To the East Side of Manhattan, east of Fifth Avenue, from 23rd Street to 96th Street - $7.50
   2) To the West Side of Manhattan, west of Fifth Avenue, from 23rd Street to 96th Street - $8.50
   3) To downtown Manhattan, south of 23rd Street - $9.50

JFK Airport
Estimated duration of ride (between the Upper West Side and the airport): 30-60 minutes
Special Flat Fare (between JFK and Manhattan): $45.00 plus tip and tolls (Tri-Borough Bridge toll = $4)
NOTE: The meter will not be turned on and the night surcharge will not be added.
Note for Multiple Drop Offs: If passengers request multiple stops, the flat rate of $35.00 will be collected at the first stop in Manhattan, and the meter will be turned on for the remainder of the trip. The metered fare should be collected at the last stop, from the last passenger.

Newark Airport (New Jersey):
Estimated duration of ride (between the Upper West Side and the airport): 30-60 minutes
Estimated fare TO Newark: the amount on the meter (approx $40, plus tip, tolls (Lincoln Tunnel, Holland Tunnel, or George Washington Bridge), and an interstate surcharge of $15 (Note: you must pay the driver’s bridge or tunnel tolls in both directions, whether you are coming into or leaving the City)

Generally good advice re. NYC Taxis:

Go to designated Taxi Dispatch areas of airports, train, and bus terminals (NYC cabs are yellow).
DO NOT TAKE a cab with no fare meter.
Taxis accept CASH ONLY.
When tipping, 15-20 percent of the meter fare is usual, plus a dollar per bag if the driver assists you.

Different variables such as heavy traffic and tolls should be taken into account in gauging the final cost of your trip.

Tolls
On all trips within the City of New York, any bridge and tunnel tolls to the destination shall be paid by the passenger, who shall be so informed before the start of the trip. (Return tolls shall not be charged except for trips over the Cross Bay Veterans, Marine Parkway-Gil Hodges Memorial, and Verrazano Narrows Bridges.)

Persons with Disabilities
A recently-passed rule now requires that drivers not engage the taximeter until a disabled passenger has been settled in, and the ride is about to commence. Drivers are required to assist disabled passengers.

Luggage
There shall be no charge for handling steamer trunks or other luggage or belongings transported in the interior of the taxicab, or for use of the taxicab's trunk.

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