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NEW YORK CITY AIRLINE INFO

 

Newark International Airport

Newark International Airport is located in Essex and Union Counties in New Jersey. It is approximately sixteen miles from Manhattan. It is run by the Transit Authority of New York and New Jersey, as is JFK and LaGuardia in New York.

There are several ways to get to the airport. Route 1-9, Interstate 78, and NJ Route 22 all have specific exits for Newark International, and the New Jersey Turnpike has two interchanges, 14 and 13A, which will get you there.

To reach Manhattan from Newark International Airport, there are a variety of options. The Olympia Trails Coach runs from the airport to Grand Central, Penn Station, Port Authority, and the World Trade Center, making it the most versatile option. Additionally, the New Jersey Transit Authority provides two buses, #107 to Midtown Manhattan (patience advised with this one) and #304 to Newark’s Penn Station. The fare is $4. Once there, PATH trains are available into the city.

On-site parking is readily available on either a daily or long-term basis, with bus service available to the e lots to cut down on a lengthy walk. To check on the availability of parking at any given time, dial (888) EWR-INFO. Ground transportation to the airport is negotiable for travel by limousine, taxi, or bus, from most local addresses as well as other major airports in the area, such as JFK and LaGuardia.

Rental cars are accessible at JFK, as Avis, Budget, Dollar, Hertz, and National, Alamo, and Enterprise all have stations which can be reached through a monorail system with the airport’s infrastructure.

Connecting flights are always available to Kennedy or LaGuardia Airports via express bus, metered taxi limousine, or chartered and private vans. Multilingual staff (they’re the ones wearing red jackets) will assist you with all inquiries and directions once inside the facility.

LaGuardia Airport

LaGuardia Airport is located in the borough of Queens, New York City. It is approximately eight miles from Midtown Manhattan. The facility measures a full 680 acres with 72 different gates from which to depart. It has been operated by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey under a lease with the city of New York since 1947.

To get there from Manhattan, take the Grand Central Parkway east to either exit 5 (Astoria Boulevard, Marine Air Terminal), exit 6 (94th street, alternate Airport Exit), or exit 7 (Airport Exit). From Long Island, follow the Grand Central Parkway West to either exit 5 (Steinway Street, Marine Air Terminal) or 7 (Airport Exit).

Upon arrival in LaGuardia, there are various methods for getting yourself into Manhattan. The M60 bus connects with various subway stations which can be taken into the city. The Q33 bus stops at the 74th Street-Broadway-Jackson Heights subway stop in Queens. The Carey Airport Express has various stops in Manhattan, among them Grand Central Station. The Gray Line Air Shuttle will drop you off at any hotel in Manhattan from 23rd to 125th Streets. Finally, the Gray Line Express runs back and forth from Manhattan and Jamaica, Queens, to LaGuardia.

Parking is readily available on either a daily or long-term basis, with Lots 1, 4, 5, 6, and 7 available for hourly or daily use, and Lot 3 for a more lengthy stay. Ground transportation to the airport is negotiable for travel by limousine, taxi, or bus, from most local addresses as well as other major airports in the area, such as Newark and JFK. Information counters located near the parking area can assist you further.

Connecting flights are always available to Newark International or JFK Airports via express bus, metered taxi, limousine, or chartered and private vans. Multilingual staff will assist you with all inquiries and directions once inside the facility.

John F. Kennedy International Airport

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is located in the borough of Queens, New York City, on Jamaica Bay. It is approximately fifteen miles from the heart of Midtown Manhattan. It occupies 4930 acres with approximately different gates from which to depart.

To get there from Manhattan, take the Van Wyck Expressway to the Airport Exit, or Belt Parkway East to exit 19 (which is the Van Wyck Expressway). From New Jersey, follow the New Jersey Turnpike to exit 14C (the Holland Tunnel exit,) then proceed south on West Street to the Belt Parkway.

Upon arrival at the airport, use the following methods to reach Manhattan. By subway, take the A train, which will lead you right in. There are also brown and white vans that provide service from the airport into the Howard Beach-JFK Airport subway station, from which you can charter a course for other destinations. The Carey Airport Express goes from the airport to Grand Central Station, making it a particularly helpful bus. Finally, the Gray Line Air Shuttle will drop you off at any Manhattan hotel from 23rd Street to 125th Street.

On-site parking is readily available on either a daily or long-term basis, with bus service available to the e lots to cut down on a lengthy walk. To check on the availability of parking at any given time, dial (718) 244-4444. Ground transportation to the airport is negotiable for travel by limousine, taxi, or bus, from most local addresses as well as other major airports in the area, such as Newark and LaGuardia.

Rental cars are accessible at JFK, as Avis, Budget, Dollar, Hertz, and National all have stations located along the Van Wyck Expressway near the airport’s entrance.

Connecting flights are always available to Newark International or LaGuardia Airports via express bus, metered taxi, limousine, or chartered and private vans. Multilingual staff (they’re the ones wearing red jackets) will assist you with all inquiries and directions once inside the facility. Additionally, the airport is divided into four color-coded sections to aid in navigation.

Flat Fare from John F. Kennedy Airport

The Taxi & Limousine Commission is conducting a "Flat Fare" program for trips from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Manhattan.

The flat fare is $30.00 plus any tolls. The meter will not be turned on and the night surcharge will not be added.

If passengers request multiple stops, the flat rate of $30.00 will be collected at the first stop in Manhattan, and the meter will be turned on for the remainder of the trip. The metered fare should be collected at the last stop, from the last passenger.

Sample Fares from JFK International Airport

to Destinations Other Than Manhattan

(These are estimated fares. Actual fares vary depending on traffic, weather and other unforeseen conditions. Tolls are in addition to metered fares and are not shown.)

Between Terminals ............... $3 - $9

To the Bronx

Co-op City ......................... $31 - $35
The Hub (149th & 3rd) .......$30 - $33
Riverdale .............................$38 - $42

To Brooklyn

Downtown ...........................$26 - $30
Coney Island ........................$28 - $30

To Queens

Shea Stadium ........................$17 - $20
Main Street (Kew Gardens)....$16 - $19

To Staten Island

New Dorp Lane .................... $41 - $44
Victory Boulevard .................$40 - $44

To LaGuardia Airport .......................$19 - $22

To Newark Airport ...........................$55 - $60 + $10 surcharge