JFK to CT transport
Once a year I fly from Cyprus to the US to visit my family in CT. The only transport company (for a shared ride) that have found is Go CT shuttle. Their service is horrendous and I'd really like to find another option that is reasonably priced. any suggestions?
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If your destination is near the shore and no further than New Haven, perhaps the airport bus to Grand Central Terminal and a MetroNorth train from there. Amtrak, which provides the only train service past New Haven, is a lot more expensive. (Amtrak is also fancier, 4 across seating rather than 5 because it's basically a long-distance train rather than commuter rail, but IMHO not worth the price difference for a short ride.) Perhaps your family can pick you up at the nearest station.
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Connecticut is a large state with multiple options. Where exactly are you headed and where might your family meet you?
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Originally Posted by Efrem
(Post 31285576)
If your destination is near the shore and no further than New Haven, perhaps the airport bus to Grand Central Terminal and a MetroNorth train from there. Amtrak, which provides the only train service past New Haven, is a lot more expensive. (Amtrak is also fancier, 4 across seating rather than 5 because it's basically a long-distance train rather than commuter rail, but IMHO not worth the price difference for a short ride.) Perhaps your family can pick you up at the nearest station.
Also don't be too quick to dismiss Amtrak — if you book early enough it's actually a reasonable option — saver coach NYP-NHV is $35 one-way and a more pleasant experience than Metro-North. And getting to Penn Station from JFK (Airtrain to Jamaica and LIRR) is easier than getting to GCT IMO. (Lived in New Haven for ~4 years and flew out of JFK/EWR pretty regularly, abhor CT Limo and thus too familiar with public transportation options, including the Airtrain to Jamaica - E Train to 53/Lex - 4 Train to GCT - Metro-North to New Haven option after coming off 22 hours in Y from SIN — probably the cheapest way to get to CT but would not recommend) |
Originally Posted by Often1
(Post 31285693)
Connecticut is a large state with multiple options. Where exactly are you headed and where might your family meet you?
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A large state, no, but if the OP is headed to the Hartford area or the southeastern part of the state, it can easily be a 2-3 hour drive from JFK. My car service charges $275 one way between Hartford County and JFK. About $2.75 per mile.
Another option for the OP to consider is renting a car at JFK and driving. It should cost you less than $100 and the rental car facility is relatively easy to access from the terminals via the Air Train. |
Sorry, West Haven.
I've considered the train option, but did not consider Amtrak. Coming from JFK to CT by train may be an option, but the return could be problematic as I usually have 3 checked bags plus 2 carry-ons. Not too keen on hiring a car. Don't want to drive n NYC traffic after a long tiring international flight as I haven't driven a left-hand drive car in almost 10 years and I feel that driving in NY traffic is not the best place to return to driving a left-hand drive car. |
Originally Posted by STBCypriot
(Post 31295868)
Sorry, West Haven.
I've considered the train option, but did not consider Amtrak. Coming from JFK to CT by train may be an option, but the return could be problematic as I usually have 3 checked bags plus 2 carry-ons. Not too keen on hiring a car. Don't want to drive n NYC traffic after a long tiring international flight as I haven't driven a left-hand drive car in almost 10 years and I feel that driving in NY traffic is not the best place to return to driving a left-hand drive car. |
Amtrak has no luggage limitations. Perhaps on their website but not in actuality.
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Originally Posted by Out of my Element
(Post 31305066)
Amtrak has no luggage limitations. Perhaps on their website but not in actuality.
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