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I would take the bus and Subway because it is far more cheaper to get around. The problem is figuring it out while dealing with wait times. Also most of those people waiting around are really homeless people seeking safety. Also their are roads dedicated just for them as well. Uber v. a cab service is kind of questionable because apparently many people find it unappealing. That being said if I pack light enough I might as well bike via citi-bike.
Not sure if this contributes to discussion, because it is not the fastest way (takes 90 min) - but it may be the most convenient way, and pretty cheap, so may still be of interest.
I don't fly that much out of NYC (because am based in Boston), but occasionally when I do (if I found an incredibly cheap airplane ticket to somewhere from JFK, where ground transportation from Boston to JFK costs much less than the difference in airfare if flying from Boston), then I take the express bus NYCairporter.com.
I take NYCairporter.com between Grand Central (not far from Empire State Bldg) and JFK, but it has other routes too. It runs every 30 min between 11 am and 7 pm, and costs like $18-19 one way. It does take about hour and a half.
Also, Maxwell2323, it depends on whether cost savings (public transit options) or convenience ( car service) is more important to you. Also, if it is just yourself public transit is more economical, but add another one or two people to your party with limited big suitcases and car service would be much better and definitely cheaper than taking the subway and LIRR or even the NYCairporter.
I always go for car service from JFK because for $45 I get pick up outside the baggage claim exit area and direct service to my Brooklyn home. It is worth it to me whether I am traveling solo or with 1-2 family members.
I would do Airtrain to LIRR - total cost is more like $11 total than $25. Most LIRR trains stop in Jamaica Station, so they are very frequent and then from Jamaica station to Penn is 20 minutes, Empire State Building is two blocks from Penn. Faster and more comfortable than the subway and not subject to traffic.
I would do Airtrain to LIRR - total cost is more like $11 total than $25. Most LIRR trains stop in Jamaica Station, so they are very frequent and then from Jamaica station to Penn is 20 minutes, Empire State Building is two blocks from Penn. Faster and more comfortable than the subway and not subject to traffic.
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