Originally Posted by
Analise
The next time you travel to a city foreign to you, go to its respective Flyertalk forum in advance and do a search about ground transportation options. If you don't see your question answered, start a thread and I'm sure you'll get the information and advice from other FT members.
+1 on this response. Most in local NYC would prevent you from booking any shared shuttle service as much more convenient and cheaper options available between your destination. If traveling alone you could accomplish the same trip via public transportation for $24.
Applause for giving post-trip summary to prevent others from encountering your ordeal. Welcome to NYC even if it was just a transit connection.