Getting to The Big Apple.
There are a bunch of ways to get to NYC. By foot. By car. By plane. By train. By Boat. And even by bike. But for those who are looking at this section, my guess is you want plane, train or automobile.
Planes
1) John F. Kennedy Airport is New York's largest airport with over 47 million travelers passing through JFK Airport in 2007. Kennedy Airport (JFK) is located on Jamaica Bay in Queens, approximately 15 miles from midtown Manhattan. For visitors interested in using public transportation to travel from the airport into Manhattan, JFK offers a light-rail Airtrain that connects directly to New York's subway system.
Pros of Kennedy Airport: Airtrain service
Cons of Kennedy Airport: More expensive to take a cab from JFK to Manhattan than from LGA to Manhattan
2) LaGuardia Airport is smaller than Kennedy Airport, but no less important. Over 25 million passengers traveled through LaGuardia Airport in 2006. LaGuardia Airport (LGA) is located on Flushing Bay and Bowery Bay in Queens, approximately 8 miles from midtown Manhattan, making LaGuardia the closest airport to midtown Manhattan.
Pros of LaGuardia Airport: Closest airport to midtown Manhattan
Cons of LaGuardia Airport: Getting to the airport via public transport requires taking a bus
3) Newark Airport is actually located in Newark, New Jersey, but it is an important travel hub for visitors to New York City and is located just 16 miles from midtown Manhattan.
Pros of Newark Airport: Offers direct flights from many cities that don't have direct service from other New York airports
Cons of Newark Airport: New Jersey location makes cab fare expensive to/from airport
You can also look into flying into MacArthur Airport, White Plains/Westchester Airport, Stewart International Airport, and for you ballers out there, Teterboro Airport.
Regardless, we highly recommend the fare comparison tool on Bing where you can take advantage of the fare predictor tool so you know whether or not it is a good time to book.
Trains
Those coming from along the east coast, and more specifically up to Boston and down to DC, may want to consider Amtrak, which will leave you right in the heart of Manhattan with easy access to taxis and public transportation.
Buses
All the rage for those on a budget, there are many buses that will shuttle you to New York. The earlier you book the cheaper the ticket. Check out these options:
Washington Deluxe | Bolt Bus | Vamoose | Lucky Star.
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Or, check out these ratings: Boston and DC.
Planes
1) John F. Kennedy Airport is New York's largest airport with over 47 million travelers passing through JFK Airport in 2007. Kennedy Airport (JFK) is located on Jamaica Bay in Queens, approximately 15 miles from midtown Manhattan. For visitors interested in using public transportation to travel from the airport into Manhattan, JFK offers a light-rail Airtrain that connects directly to New York's subway system.
Pros of Kennedy Airport: Airtrain service
Cons of Kennedy Airport: More expensive to take a cab from JFK to Manhattan than from LGA to Manhattan
2) LaGuardia Airport is smaller than Kennedy Airport, but no less important. Over 25 million passengers traveled through LaGuardia Airport in 2006. LaGuardia Airport (LGA) is located on Flushing Bay and Bowery Bay in Queens, approximately 8 miles from midtown Manhattan, making LaGuardia the closest airport to midtown Manhattan.
Pros of LaGuardia Airport: Closest airport to midtown Manhattan
Cons of LaGuardia Airport: Getting to the airport via public transport requires taking a bus
3) Newark Airport is actually located in Newark, New Jersey, but it is an important travel hub for visitors to New York City and is located just 16 miles from midtown Manhattan.
Pros of Newark Airport: Offers direct flights from many cities that don't have direct service from other New York airports
Cons of Newark Airport: New Jersey location makes cab fare expensive to/from airport
You can also look into flying into MacArthur Airport, White Plains/Westchester Airport, Stewart International Airport, and for you ballers out there, Teterboro Airport.
Regardless, we highly recommend the fare comparison tool on Bing where you can take advantage of the fare predictor tool so you know whether or not it is a good time to book.
Trains
Those coming from along the east coast, and more specifically up to Boston and down to DC, may want to consider Amtrak, which will leave you right in the heart of Manhattan with easy access to taxis and public transportation.
Buses
All the rage for those on a budget, there are many buses that will shuttle you to New York. The earlier you book the cheaper the ticket. Check out these options:
Washington Deluxe | Bolt Bus | Vamoose | Lucky Star.
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Or, check out these ratings: Boston and DC.
