Hey guys, newbie here.

I'm going to NYC in November. I'll be arriving on a Thursday at 4:30pm. I'm thinking of taking the subway to the place I'm staying (haven't decided whether it's Queens or Brooklyn). The problem is, I figured that by the time I get to the subway, it'll be peak hour. I'm going to be by myself with 2 small suitcases.

Should I take a shuttle bus instead? The subway is so much cheaper, but I don't want to get in anyone's way or take up too much room.

Thanks!