The train from Newark to Penn Station is great. 15 minutes or so, and you’re right in the heart of the city.
I really don’t like LaGuardia - stopovers is most of my experience there. Ipads have replaced food service folks - no questions about the food before you order.
Find out if LaGuardia is still being constructed.
NYC = DIRTY, VERY OVERPRICED SH1TH0LE.
You don’t want to fly southwest. You’ll never get there. You want to fly northeast or at least north or east depending on your starting point.
The best way to see NYC is to drive straight through without stopping.
Newark is fine. If you have time you will never forget the Cloisters in the northern part of Manhatten.
Definitely LGA. Much closer to the city and less expensive to get there. Also, if you have an Amex Platinum, the Centurion lounge at LGA is fantastic.
Reno. Trust me, it’s better than nyc. At least for a little while longer. ;-)
“This summer My Wife and I are going to the NYC Area to see sights and Visit Family...”
Condolences.
Newark is probably your best bet. La Guardia is a pain to get to and from both by Land and Air.
What do you have the most interest in or like to do? There is way too much in NY for you not to have a plan. If you like the Arts, Museum, Broadway, or something Historical. Different approaches should be taken.
If you want to See that statue of Liberty, book early on line. There are very few limited passes to get above the pedistal and into the statue. Security is beyond tight there. Ellis Island is included in the tickets.
Most Art Museums are free, they have a recommended donation and you can elect to not pay. Food is great everywhere but be prepared to pay $$$. I would avoid the bus tours but that’s me.
Newark.
Buffalo is cheaper and lovely this time of year. Then take a cab.
Get your shots.
They don’t call LaGuardia LaGarbage for nothing; Newark is a bit better what with the train taking you right downtown NYC. Service from LGA to NYC is awful.
It’s easier to get in and out of Newark... cheaper and far less crowded too.
There is a Sky-Train that you get on right at the airport and you can then catch a train right to Penn Station New York.
Penn Station is right under Madison Square Garden basically at 33rd Street and 7th Avenue.
La Guardia is kind of out of the way and I never fly via LaGuardia... JFK is on Long Island (Brooklyn) and you can take the subway from either of two SkyTrains to anywhere in New York, or the LIRR (Long Island RailRoad)
PS: Fly Frontier if you can. You might meet me.
Be sure to visit the 9/11 Museum and memorial, they are fantastic. Bring your handkerchief...
Not a NYer, never been. Flown into NewRk though.
Gotta visit Trump tower. I would. Stop in for a bite, or a coffe, or just see the place. And Thank God the man that built it, is in the White House.
