<p>I should be able to figure this out, but, just looking at the routes makes my head hurt. If the destination is either Park Avenue or Avenue of the Americas and the time scheme is very tight, does it matter if I fly into JFK or Laguardia? I just want to get off the plane, get into a taxi, and go.</p>
<p>Yes, it does matter! Laguardia is quite convenient to the upper east side, but JFK is a significantly longer trip. Last time I went there (for an international flight; I couldn’t avoid it) the route was full of construction and it took forever to get there.</p>
<p>O.K., so you mean I should choose Laguardia? </p>
<p>Is there any chance that if I choose a flight that lands at 9:00 a.m. at JFK, I can get into a taxi and make the lobby of my destination address on either Park Ave. or Ave. of the Americas before 10:00 a.m.? </p>
<p>Because I cannot find a flight on any airline arriving that early into Laguardia from my originating point.</p>
<p>where on park avenue?</p>
<p>I need to confirm the address, but it’s either 200 or 299.</p>
<p>Could this help:</p>
<p><a href=“http://www.frommers.com/destinations/newyorkcity/0021020193.html[/url]”>http://www.frommers.com/destinations/newyorkcity/0021020193.html</a></p>
<p>Generally, travel time between the airports and Midtown Manhattan by taxi or car is 45 to 60 minutes for JFK, 20 to 35 minutes for LaGuardia, and 35 to 50 minutes for Newark. Always allow extra time, though, especially during rush hour, peak holiday travel times, and if you’re taking a bus.</p>
<p>Taxis</p>
<p>Despite significant rate hikes in 2004, taxis are still a quick and convenient way to travel to and from the airports. They’re available at designated taxi stands outside the terminals, with uniformed dispatchers on hand during peak hours at JFK and LaGuardia, around the clock at Newark. Follow the GROUND TRANSPORTATION or TAXI signs. There may be a long line, but it generally moves pretty quickly. Fares, whether fixed or metered, do not include bridge and tunnel tolls ($3.50-$4) or a tip for the cabbie (15%-20% is customary). They do include all passengers in the cab and luggage – never pay more than the metered or flat rate, except for tolls and a tip (from 8pm-6am, a $1 surcharge also applies on New York yellow cabs). Taxis have a limit of four passengers, so if there are more in your group, you’ll have to take more than one cab.</p>
<p>From JFK: A flat rate of $45 to Manhattan (plus tolls and tip) is charged. The meter will not be turned on and the surcharge will not be added. The flat rate does not apply on trips from Manhattan to the airport.</p>
<p>From LaGuardia: $17 to $27, metered, plus tolls and tip.</p>
<p>Xiggi, thanks for posting this info, it helps a lot. I now see why NYMom said Laguardia. Unfortunately I will have to fly in the night before because this confirms it is unrealistic to land at JFK at 9:00 and expect to make a 10:00 meeting. I also now get why the flights to JFK are so much less expensive, and more available. </p>
<p>Thanks for your help, I appreciate it.</p>
<p>If you need to be on the West Side (Avenue of the Americas is Sixth Avenue and I work there), consider Newark. Actually, always consider Newark. It’s usually the best bet.</p>
<p>Latetoschool, there is no way under God’s earth that you can get from either LaGuardia or JFK to Sixth Avenue in an hour. It can NOT happen and I urge you not to try. You COULD do it from Newark, but it’s not a sure thing.</p>
<p>Zoosermom, thanks for that, but is 200 or 299 Park Avenue considered West Side as well? </p>
<p>I really would like to avoid spending the night in NYC - mostly because of the expense, but also because I’m not crazy about leaving my overnight bag at whatever hotel, going to my meeting, then going back to the hotel to retrieve it, then heading back to the airport, etc. Some of my colleagues think nothing at all of taking their luggage to business meetings but I hate doing it. </p>
<p>On the other hand, if I have to spend the night, I might as well spend two or three nights and see other people while I’m there, but, that sort of messes up the rest of my week.</p>
<p>Park Avenue is the East side and the area in question is midtown. Let me ask you a couple of questions so we can come up with a plan for you, ok? 1. When are you coming to New York (day of week/month); 2. Where on Sixth Avenue are you going? 3. Would you consider taking the train from JFK? That could get you in time and I’ll get the schedule for you. 4. Is the time for your visit written in stone? and 5. What are of the country are you coming from?</p>
<p>I’m going to get the schedule for the JFK train now and post it just in case you would consider a train. If you wouldn’t, then you can disregard the schedule.</p>
<p>Here’s the link for the Air Train. When you know exactly where you’re going, I’ll get you directions by subway directly to your stop – if you’d consider taking the subway. It’s by far the easiest and cheapest way to go.</p>
<p><a href=“http://www.panynj.gov/airtrain/from_jfk.html[/url]”>http://www.panynj.gov/airtrain/from_jfk.html</a></p>
<p>Landing at 9 a.m. means you perhaps will be walking out of the terminal by 10:00 a.m.,no way to get to a meeting midtown,westside or eastside.
Why not consider an airport hotel overnight?Especially at JFK. Airtrain is ok,but it takes sometime.It takes you either to a subway stop in Queens (Howard Beach) or to the Long Island RR station in Jamaica,Queens.Both will take you some time after to reach midtown.Stating at the airport,you can check your overnight bag with the desk,hop into your transport of choice for midtown,come on back,pick up your bag and use their shuttle service back to the airport terminal.</p>
<p>LTS, I fly into LaGuardia whenever I go to the city, which is several times a year. From the time I land til I get into a cab is usually about half an hour. The ride into midtown, where I always stay, during the day usually takes anywhere from half an hour to 45 minutes. I wouldn’t recommend any other way from the airport other than to cab it. When you factor in your time and inconvenience using the trains or subway, it simply isn’t worth it, especially if you’re travelling on business and need to be punctual. I will say that we have often left our luggage with the bellman at the hotel where we stay on the day we’re leaving, if our flight is later in the day after check out time. We’ve never had a problem doing that, so I wouldn’t worry about that possibility if I were you.</p>
<p>Thanks everyone. Cathymee, I did the hotel/subway the last time I did this trip, and, it was delayed for some reason or another, and I ended up standing the entire way - almost an hour - in a suit, heels, and carrying my laptop. Plus it was winter I had my heavy wool coat. I’m not doing that again. Everyone was very nice and it was interesting to watch the people but it wasn’t very much fun. </p>
<p>Zoosermom, I confirmed my destination address is 101 Park Avenue between 40 and 41st Streets, and I need to be there next week. I can leave from any number of cities in the southeastern-most U.S., but, no matter which way I look at the flights, I cannot get into Laguardia before 10:00 a.m. - so - I do not think I have any choice but to fly in the night before. </p>
<p>There is a flight I can make that gets into JFK at about 9:00 a.m., but, based on what everyone here has said, it doesn’t look like I can make 101 Park Avenue by 10:00 if arriving at 9:00 at JFK at 9:00.</p>
<p>I usually order a car if I’m on a deadline to get into NYC–because sometimes, depending on time of day, the taxi lines can be long and you spend more unnecessary waiting time. Here is one link but there are plenty of others. I don’t think there is a difference in rates from cabs, but if there is, it isn’t much. You call them the moment you land and they pull up at the time you get to the curb:
<a href=“http://www.telavivlimo.com/[/url]”>http://www.telavivlimo.com/</a></p>
<p>But, I think you’ll get yourself awfully stressed out if you try to make it on that 9 a.m. arrival. If your plane takes off late or something, or you encounter a line-up in the air approaching JFK, you’ll be fretting a lot (or at least I would be)–unless it’s a meeting where you can warn people that you’re arriving on a 9 a.m. flight and that if your flight is delayed you might have to start the meeting late; guess that depends on how well you know the person(s) you’re meeting and whether it’s an individual or larger group.</p>
<p>I’ve lived in NY my whole life, the first half near JFK. Now I live closer to LaGuardia. That said, I hate JFK, and whenever possible, I fly in/out of LaGuardia. JFK is just so big… everything is complicated. They don’t have curbside check-in anymore. There’s no parking near the terminal. Everything this a shuttle bus away. You have to arrive earlier for your flight. They actually cut-off check in 1/2 hour before the flight. That’s how I missed my flight to Vegas in November. We arrived 28 minutes before the flight… the flight hadn’t even boarded yet… and they wouldn’t let us on. LaGuardia is just a much more pleasant experience.</p>
<p>I always fly into and out of Newark. I really, sincerely think that’s the best bet if you have to come in the same morning.</p>
<p>Given a choice …White Plains. </p>
<p>Parking next to the terminal, quick security, just four gates, very very easy.</p>
<p>Not so easy for getting into the big city … but if your destination is Westchester County or Fairfield County check it out. The higher plane ticket cost is justified by the ease of the whole situation.</p>
<p>Newark makes the most sense. An early flight, if possible, and a cab ride through the Lincoln Tunnel (which spits you out right around 40th) & a straight shot crosstown to Park. If you fly in the night before, stay at a hotel in Secaucus, NJ. Right over the river & minutes away from the Lincoln Tunnel. No matter which route or airport, traffic can be awful. Allow for it.</p>