Sounds like a winner
Originally Posted by
RooseveltL
This is a good one.. I'd say take a cab but Friday at 5pm (by the time you leave the airport) there will be traffic on the Vanwyck, etc. So, the meter will continually increase as the cab sits in traffic on the VWE, and LIE.
If you decide on train (it should be 7.25 p/pax). AirTrain to Jamaica, board E train to Roosevelt Ave, transfer to 7 train (towards Manhattan) and get off on 33rd and call your hotel.
If possible/better option - You can/should call your hotel to see if they can pick you up at 23rd/Ely off the E line as you won't need to transfer and makes your trip easier & faster. AirTran to Jamaica/E train towards Manhattan and get off on 23rd.
I like this idea if I can get the hotel to send the shuttle to 23rd/Ely. Since my wife's Marriott Platinum we may have some favor with the front desk. And I'm assuming subway traffic will be light going into the city at this time of day. Can we buy Metro Cards before boarding the subway; we're all over 65? Would like to take advantage of any discounts out there in this expensive city.
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