NYC in January need Subway info

vanered15 · September 2010

Hello Girls,

I'm planning our 1st anniversary trip to go to NYC.

So far we are arriving into JFK. Our hotel is looked 5 minutes away from the Grand Central Station. I wanted to know is there a subway that goes from the airport to Grand Central Station?

Also, we want to use the subway the 5 days we are there whats the best offer to purchase the subway tickets cause i read its more expensive buying it at the station but i dont know what subway option i have like that i can buy the tickets.

Thanks girls

Vanessa

Rachiemoo · September 2010

here is how you'd do it via air train and subway:

http://www.hopstop.com/mini?action=route&route_id=62i3ace26oe229r0

if you have a lot of luggage it can be kind of annoying to lug it on the air train and subways, i'd probably just take a cab, but that would obviously be more expensive.

i've never bought a metro card (what we call subway tickets) anywhere but the station. they have automated machines in the stations that you can purchase at with credit/debit cards. some stations of a booth agent that you can purchase from also.

here is info on where you can buy metro cards and the rates: http://www.mta.info/metrocard/

happy anniversary!

joleine · September 2010

if you think you're going to take the subway a lot, just get a 7 day pass. A daily pass is $8.25, but a 7 day pass is $27. You'll save $14.25 per person buying the 7 day pass

juniper19 · September 2010

This bus is the best way to get to Grand Central:

http://www.nyairportservice.com/

It is more than the subway, but less than a taxi. And way easier than the subway, especially with luggage.

CaseyIrishStar · September 2010

joleine:
if you think you're going to take the subway a lot, just get a 7 day pass. A daily pass is $8.25, but a 7 day pass is $27. You'll save $14.25 per person buying the 7 day pass

Definitely get the unlimited 7 day pass. As long as you use the subway more than twice a day you'll get your moneys worth out of it since it's normally $2.25 per ride.

subdola · September 2010

CaseyIrishStar:

joleine:
if you think you're going to take the subway a lot, just get a 7 day pass. A daily pass is $8.25, but a 7 day pass is $27. You'll save $14.25 per person buying the 7 day pass

Definitely get the unlimited 7 day pass. As long as you use the subway more than twice a day you'll get your moneys worth out of it since it's normally $2.25 per ride.

Also, you will EACH need one of these, it will be well worth it for 5 days worth of sightseeing.

subdola · September 2010

Also, if you want to save a little money on a cab fare from JFK to Grand Central, you can also take an airport shuttle. There will be an info booth by the luggage claim that will tell you where to pick the bus up, but it goes right to Grand Central. It will be $15 each, so really if you have a lot of luggage a cab would only be a little more and could be worth it in my opinion.

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