Originally Posted by davietravel
I edited my original post, realizing that my hotel had directions in its website recommending the Narita Express and a cab ride from there.
Question, though: If I arrive at NRT at 3:30 on a Wednesday (10/11) is the Narita Express likely to be sold out? If so, what are my options? I can't make reservations from home in the US can I?
Put your mind at rest. The N'EX runs every few minutes. In the EXTREMELY unlikely event that the train you want is full, there will be another along after just a short wait. I've never seen an airport train "sell out."
Frankly, I'd rather take the Keisei Skyliner to Ueno and then take a cab from there. The cab ride will cost more but the train is less expensive, so it is probably close to a wash for total cost. The Skyliner is more comfortable than the N'Ex and never even close to full. Just MHO. YMMV.
The point is, don't stress about the trip from NRT to Tokyo. There is plenty of capacity. No need for reservations, which you can't easily get from abroad anyway.
JR