LGA to Times Square
Mar 23, 2017, 11:38 am
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Well, Uber black would definitely be up there, and if there's high demand you could see something like that as well. In that case, just take a taxi unless the line is really long.
Apr 7, 2017, 2:43 pm
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Apr 7, 2017, 7:37 pm
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Dial7 also uses contracted cars, from my experience. They once sent me a guy to pick me up from EWR who was using a GPS saying we were 700 miles from NYC, and he drove us straight towards downtown Newark instead of Manhattan.
Last time I use any of the cheaper dial-up services vs. a high-end one (if I can't do ridesharing, for whatever reason).
Last time I use any of the cheaper dial-up services vs. a high-end one (if I can't do ridesharing, for whatever reason).
Apr 7, 2017, 8:14 pm
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Dial7 also uses contracted cars, from my experience. They once sent me a guy to pick me up from EWR who was using a GPS saying we were 700 miles from NYC, and he drove us straight towards downtown Newark instead of Manhattan.
Last time I use any of the cheaper dial-up services vs. a high-end one (if I can't do ridesharing, for whatever reason).
Last time I use any of the cheaper dial-up services vs. a high-end one (if I can't do ridesharing, for whatever reason).
Apr 28, 2017, 8:20 am
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Q 70
I just did the trip in reverse, and you cannot beat the Q70. Stay on the bus to Woodside (remember to validate your ticket before boarding). The bus ride took like 7 minutes. From Woodside to Times Square on the 7 local train, add another 20 minutes. I don't think Uber can beat the time, and certainly can't beat the fare.
Apr 29, 2017, 11:42 am
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Actually, the express 7 stops at Woodside, but NOT at Roosevelt Ave/Jackson Heights. That said, whether it makes sense to take the 7 at all is entirely a function of where in Times Sq one is going. For many destinations the E or R will make more sense.
