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NYC natives, Airport choice .. VANITY
self ^ | October 5, 2011 | knarf

Posted on 10/05/2011 11:42:30 AM PDT by knarf

Which one is best, La Guargia, JFK or Newark ?


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Destination, 500 block of 6th Ave,

It appears La Gauardia is the more efficient, but I have no idea how it all plays against the unwashed on wall street, etc.

This is a one day affair, get in in the AM and fly out in the PM

1 posted on 10/05/2011 11:42:33 AM PDT by knarf
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To: knarf
Julliet, Foxtrot, Kilo...........

No debate needed.

2 posted on 10/05/2011 11:43:55 AM PDT by blackdog (The mystery of government is not how Washington works but how to make it stop)
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5TH AVE ....NOT 6TH

oops ... sorry

3 posted on 10/05/2011 11:43:55 AM PDT by knarf (I say things that are true ... I have no proof ... but they're true)
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traffic to and fro JFK can be a horror...its also a longer trip...there is a tram but it can take a while to get to...

LGA is easier to get to but then again the delays for planes in/out are usually longer...


4 posted on 10/05/2011 11:46:14 AM PDT by God luvs America (63.5million pay no federal income tax then vote demoKrat)
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Newark most conveniently located if Manhattan is your destination. Shuttles run from the port authority within walking distance of Times Sq.


5 posted on 10/05/2011 11:47:55 AM PDT by skeeter
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For national flights use LaGuardia.Kennedy is only for International flights.At least it was a one time.


6 posted on 10/05/2011 11:50:42 AM PDT by puppypusher (The World is going to the dogs.)
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A plane delay is not too much of a problem (I don't think), my concern is getting to the Philippine Consolate without getting ripped off by a hack whom decides to give me a tour.

Shuttles and trams work for me ... two adults, no baggage, in and out (after a few hours, I'll assume) and back home the same day.

7 posted on 10/05/2011 11:51:58 AM PDT by knarf (I say things that are true ... I have no proof ... but they're true)
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JFK...take air train $5 bucks to Jamaica station LIRR to Penn station.


8 posted on 10/05/2011 11:53:04 AM PDT by NYKbyD (I will Never Forgive, I will NeverForget)
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Ride the Amtrak Acela to National...


9 posted on 10/05/2011 11:53:38 AM PDT by WayneS (Comments now include 25% more sarcasm at NO additional charge.)
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What do you need to do at the consulate?

And where are you flying from?


10 posted on 10/05/2011 11:55:22 AM PDT by PBRSTREETGANG
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Please bring me back a pastrami sandwich, slice of pizza, dirty water hot dog and a bagel. I'll pay you when I see you
11 posted on 10/05/2011 11:57:40 AM PDT by Gettin Betta
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12 posted on 10/05/2011 12:09:06 PM PDT by knarf (I say things that are true ... I have no proof ... but they're true)
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Go instead to the consulate in Wash DC. Much easier trip. Fly into Reagan National, then take the metro or a taxi for a short ride to the Philippine Embassy (or whereever the consulate is located). Basically a hassle-free journey — unlike ANY venture into New York — with probably 1/3 or less of the time that will be consumed by your ground transportation.


13 posted on 10/05/2011 12:14:36 PM PDT by Hawthorn
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Destination, 500 block of 6th Ave

I say, use LGA, especially if you plan on using cabs. (I mostly use EWR as there are $25 dollars less in bridge tolls for me.) When taking a cab from Manhattan to EWR you have to pay double because your destination is outside the City. I don't know about the cabs from EWR to Manhattan. To and from LGA to Manhattan, you just pay what it says on the meter, and they all take credit cards.

ML/NJ

14 posted on 10/05/2011 12:25:28 PM PDT by ml/nj
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And BTW, I agree with the Reagan National suggestion.

ML/NJ

15 posted on 10/05/2011 12:28:15 PM PDT by ml/nj
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I live in Manhattan and I fly for a living. To that destination, assuming you are taking cabs, probably either LaGuardia or Newark. EWR is closer as the crow flies, but the Holland Tunnel is dicey (15-30 min. delays typical during rush). LGA is further, but sometimes if you’re lucky you can get in and out without significant traffic during rush hour. JFK is a nightmare from Manhattan at rush hour.


16 posted on 10/05/2011 12:33:28 PM PDT by Sky Slug
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You mean 5th Avenue, right?

I’d use Newark.


17 posted on 10/05/2011 12:40:32 PM PDT by miss marmelstein
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LGA has express busses and shuttles that go right from the airport to Grand Central Station- very easy and i’ve taken them before...you can get the info right on the LGA site...if departure/arrival delays are not a concern definitely go with LGA- and i’ve flown from both a zillion times..

JFK is best for direct, long distance flights...


18 posted on 10/05/2011 12:44:41 PM PDT by God luvs America (63.5million pay no federal income tax then vote demoKrat)
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I’d nix JFK. LaG is quicker in by cab, but if you’re leaving from it take offs can be exciting. The rail from Newark is a no transfer ride while the so called train to the plane from JFK requires a multi stop ride on the F Train or a ride on the LIRR to Penn Station. For Manhattan I’d take Newark.


19 posted on 10/05/2011 12:54:09 PM PDT by xkaydet65 (IACTA ALEA EST!!!')
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I’m in PA, DC not my region (I tried) .. gutt’a do NYC.


20 posted on 10/05/2011 1:05:01 PM PDT by knarf (I say things that are true ... I have no proof ... but they're true)
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