Directions/information (New York, York: how much, hotel, transfer to)

[lindavec]

We are visiting New York for the first time. A little bit nervous about getting around. Flying into La Guardia at 6:00pm and staying in New York on 28th and Park. What is the best way to get there?

[tpk-nyc]

The best way is a cab, about $25 or $30.

If you have multiple passengers, it’s unlikely that a private bus service would be cheaper. You could take public transportation, but there’s no direct subway; it involves taking a bus to the train. Unless you’re really strapped for cash, I’d take a cab.

[Photography]

Don't take tpk-nyc's advice unless you have lots of bags to transport. You can take the M60 bus from LaGuardia to the Astoria Boulevard subway station, then take an N train to 28th Street. It'll only cost you $2.25 instead of $30-35 for a cab.

[jcoltrane]

Originally Posted by Photography

Don't take tpk-nyc's advice unless you have lots of bags to transport. You can take the M60 bus from LaGuardia to the Astoria Boulevard subway station, then take an N train to 28th Street. It'll only cost you $2.25 instead of $30-35 for a cab.

I simply despise people who choose to forward their personal agenda at the expense of others.

Then again, I suppose in your view "best" is interpreted as cheapest. I can concede that. Though, in my view, best, means simplest, easiest, most convenient to the circumstance.

In this case, first time visitor, I think it most prudent to take a taxi. The OP is most likely to arrive at their destination w/o incident.

Using public transportation is frought with the possibility of error, such as getting onto the wrong bus; missing the correct transfer stop; missing the subway destination stop. Either error will send a frst time visitor on an unnecessary odessey.

To the OP, at the airport, find the taxi line and take a NYC yellow taxi. Make sure to know the name of the hotel, the address and the cross streets of its location.

It might be prudent to call your hotel and ask their suggestion as to the 'best' way to get to the hotel. Perhaps they'll send a car to pick you up.

Lastly, be aware there are rouge drivers illegally seeking to pick up fares. They will approach you and offer to drive you. Do not accept anyone approaching you. Legal taxis are painted yellow, have meters, and are obviously marked.

If the hotel sends a car, then the driver will likely meet you at Arrivals or at luggage, and will have a sign with your name. The hotel should advise you.

[itsasmallworld]

If you are nervous, I suggest taking a cab unless you can't afford one. If you can't afford a taxi ($20-25 is an accurate estimate), I suggest visiting: tripplanner (dot) mta (dot) info to get the best travel route via public transportation.

Buses take $2.25 in coins and you can get a free transfer to the subway, but remember to ask for it when you pay your fare on the bus.

Or you can ask about buying a metrocard - $2.25 per ride with free transfers, so you can figure out what you might need based on how much subway/bus riding you think you will be doing.

[Cida]

I suggest taking the shuttle bus into Manhattan. I don't think newbies should try to wrestle with the subway/bus transit system. And with the shuttle you don't have to worry that the cabbie will be taking you on a longer route. You can just relax or snooze, and then you get that great sight as Manhattan comes into view.

Once in Manhattan, you can take a quickie cab to the hotel.

[checkmatechamp13]

Originally Posted by lindavec

We are visiting New York for the first time. A little bit nervous about getting around. Flying into La Guardia at 6:00pm and staying in New York on 28th and Park. What is the best way to get there?

If you're not carrying a lot of bags, I would suggest buying a MetroCard, and then taking the M60 bus to Astoria Blvd and then taking the Brooklyn-bound (N) train to 28th Street. From there, you can walk a couple of blocks east to your hotel.

If you are carrying a lot of bags, I would suggest what Cida suggested: Taking a coach bus into Manhattan and then taking a taxi.

Originally Posted by Cida

I suggest taking the shuttle bus into Manhattan. I don't think newbies should try to wrestle with the subway/bus transit system. And with the shuttle you don't have to worry that the cabbie will be taking you on a longer route. You can just relax or snooze, and then you get that great sight as Manhattan comes into view.

Once in Manhattan, you can take a quickie cab to the hotel.

This is also a good option. You'll save on cab fare, and you won't get lost.

[tpk-nyc]

If you have more than one person, the price of tickets on a shuttle and then a cab is more than just a cab.

[bmwguydc]

I would take a cab as well, unless you do not want to wait at the airport, then I would arrange for a car service. New York Airport Service, that has scheduled buses to/from the airports has a company called Go Airlink Shuttle that provides van/car services to/from the airport, either a shared or private van, car, or SUV that goes directly to the airport. You can book online, but to eliminate a wait at the airport, you will have to pay a wait fee for the car service. However, even the shared van can be more expensive than a cab as you pay a per person fee.

[TurtleCreek80]

Cab ride, best $25 you'll spend that day.