Frequent Traveler University-NYC April 30th, 2011 (EVENT IS NOW FULL)
#256
Join Date: May 2001
Location: NYC
Programs: AA Plat, UA *Gold, Marriott PLT, Hyatt mid-tier whose stupid name I cannot ever recall
Posts: 1,409
Olympia bus to EWR
IMO, the easiest connection from the #7 to the Olympia bus is at Bryant Park (5th Ave & 42nd st). Just exit the subway, and cross 42nd st.
You buy your ticket(cc option available) on board the bus when it stops at Port Authority. R/T option saves you a couple of dollars, provided you can use both tickets.
Sunday city traffic should be ok. If it were rush hour, the train out of Penn Stn would be a better option.
#257
Join Date: May 2007
Location: ORD, DEL
Programs: AA (Plt Pro; 1.5 MM)
Posts: 6,183
I have a much simpler problem: How to get to the seminar Sheraton from LGA? Does Sheraton run a shuttle? Do I just have to cab it?
A slightly different NYC commute problem on Monday: How to get from Upper East Side to JFK (AA terminal)?
As you can tell, I am not exactly an expert on the area.
A slightly different NYC commute problem on Monday: How to get from Upper East Side to JFK (AA terminal)?
As you can tell, I am not exactly an expert on the area.
#258
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Join Date: Aug 2002
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When I checked LGA Sheraton website, it says it runs a shuttle from LGA to the hotel.
Can't help you on JFK question - as GoingAway suggests, you might want to check the NYC forum.
Cheers.
Can't help you on JFK question - as GoingAway suggests, you might want to check the NYC forum.
Cheers.
#259
Join Date: May 2001
Location: NYC
Programs: AA Plat, UA *Gold, Marriott PLT, Hyatt mid-tier whose stupid name I cannot ever recall
Posts: 1,409
UES to JFK
simplest option via train:
- #6 (downtown) to 51st/Lex, then switch to
- E train (Queensbound) to Sutphin Boulevard/ Archer Avenue
- exit subway, take elevator to top floor, and cross the LIRR platform to take
- AirTrain to Terminal 8 (AA)
Or, depending on where you are in the UES, use hopstop.com to give you better bus to subway info.
#260
Join Date: May 2010
Programs: AA EXP, PC PLT, SPG GLD
Posts: 306
I have used NY Airport Services many times. It runs from Grand Central Station, Port Authority Bus Terminal, Penn Station, Bryant Park. You can get the schedule here:
http://www.nyairportservice.com/
You can take the 4,5 or 6 train to Grand Central from UES or a cab. The express bus costs $15 to JFK and $12 to LGA, less for a roundtrip (and does not need to be the same airports).
#261
Join Date: May 2010
Programs: AA EXP, PC PLT, SPG GLD
Posts: 306
I was considering this airport shuttle option, LGA-EWR is $32. I also have a 7:15PM flight out of EWR on Sunday. I am not familiar with them though and still need to confirm their schedule, which seems to be hourly only.
http://www.etsairshuttle.com/home1
#262
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: AVP
Programs: gold, titanium, platinum and diamond, but still no giraffe.
Posts: 330
I have a room at the Sheraton I'm willing to give up if someone needs it. Friday night only. $139 group rate.
PM me if you want it, otherwise I'll cancel it Friday.
I'll also be staying at the LGA Marriott - and thanks to Sharon's post for reminding me to post this....
PM me if you want it, otherwise I'll cancel it Friday.
I'll also be staying at the LGA Marriott - and thanks to Sharon's post for reminding me to post this....
#263
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Oz
Programs: QF, AA, UA, AS, SW, CO
Posts: 443
FT Awards, Randy Summit, FTU tickets available
Didn't make it out of Australia this morning, so have tickets available for all 3 main events : Frequent Traveler Awards; Randy Petersen Exec Summit; & Frequent Traveler University to transfer to someone else or a few people.
Also have 2 reservations at the group rate: IN 28th OUT 29th, and IN 29th April OUT 1st May, both 2 double beds. Not sure what the transfer process is for the accommodations. If I don't hear anything about the rooms I'll cancel direct before penalty time.
Please PM me.
Storyteller
Also have 2 reservations at the group rate: IN 28th OUT 29th, and IN 29th April OUT 1st May, both 2 double beds. Not sure what the transfer process is for the accommodations. If I don't hear anything about the rooms I'll cancel direct before penalty time.
Please PM me.
Storyteller
#265
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 488
Has anyone taken the ETS shuttle from LGA-JFK? It appears no reservation is necessary and it is only $10. I am thinking about taking the Sheraton shuttle to LGA then the ETS to JFK instead of cabbing it. I have a 9pm flight Saturday.
I have a bed available in a double room at the Sheraton for Friday night. PM if interested. If you have a car, maybe we can make a ride/hotel deal.
Also, do you think that an April 30-May 1 stay will qualify for the "Starwood Stay 3, Get Away Free Night" promo that begins May 1?
I have a bed available in a double room at the Sheraton for Friday night. PM if interested. If you have a car, maybe we can make a ride/hotel deal.
Also, do you think that an April 30-May 1 stay will qualify for the "Starwood Stay 3, Get Away Free Night" promo that begins May 1?
#266
Join Date: May 2007
Location: ORD, DEL
Programs: AA (Plt Pro; 1.5 MM)
Posts: 6,183
Looks like I may also have an extra bed available, so a room-mate would be welcome. Friday night only.
Contact me, or just find me.
In fact, feel especially free to cut in if you see any raffle-ticket seller walking in my direction!
Contact me, or just find me.
In fact, feel especially free to cut in if you see any raffle-ticket seller walking in my direction!
#267
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And after toting one of the raffle auction items through TSA, and having TSA, FAs & RCC agents comment on it, people better buy some tickets!
Trying to get to FT Awards tonight & LGA is a mess, with flights being severely delayed and/or cancelled. We won't even have an update for another hour if we'll be a go or just flatout cancelled on my flight.
Cheers.
#268
Join Date: May 2007
Location: ORD, DEL
Programs: AA (Plt Pro; 1.5 MM)
Posts: 6,183
They must have found out about the raffle tickets you are carrying!
#269
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: EWR
Programs: AA, Delta, NWA,HHonors, Hyatt BF
Posts: 1,762
Why do I suspect you are somehow behind the reason for these delays?
....and (very) unfortunately I've just been called out with the pups for an mh/disaster response so I will not be attending. Would anyone like my ticket? I'm don't want any compensation, but would appreciate the taker buying raffle tix in the amount of the ticket price instead.
PM me if you want it.
....and (very) unfortunately I've just been called out with the pups for an mh/disaster response so I will not be attending. Would anyone like my ticket? I'm don't want any compensation, but would appreciate the taker buying raffle tix in the amount of the ticket price instead.
PM me if you want it.
#270
Join Date: May 2010
Location: NJ
Posts: 1,389
What's the best way to get to Newark airport for a Sunday afternoon flight?
It seems the purple subway line 7 is a straight shot to Grand Central Station, correct?
And from there what are the best options?
NJ Transit train?
Amtrak?
Shuttle services?
(I'm assuming a taxi costs significantly more for 1 person).
(I was previously thinking of taking a van from LGA, but it seems like this might cost more and take longer). It's pretty hard to find services, SuperShuttle wanted $90 (ouch!).
It seems the purple subway line 7 is a straight shot to Grand Central Station, correct?
And from there what are the best options?
NJ Transit train?
Amtrak?
Shuttle services?
(I'm assuming a taxi costs significantly more for 1 person).
(I was previously thinking of taking a van from LGA, but it seems like this might cost more and take longer). It's pretty hard to find services, SuperShuttle wanted $90 (ouch!).