JFK to Port

[conradcrow]

I was wondering what the best way to get from JFK airport to the cruise port is?Taxi, Limo, cruise transfers? Never been to NYC before so looking for suggestions! :)

[Captain Carnival]

Take the shuttle (train/tram) to the LIRR - Jamaica Station and then take a LIRR train into Penn Station. Once you arrive, go upstairs to the street and take a cab uptown to the pier.

[e150club]

This is from the home ports East coast departures board.http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1662576 .you could search that board for lots of info. I think a taxi is easy. They are right at the curb, no looking for the car service.

[yogimax]

Take the shuttle (train/tram) to the LIRR - Jamaica Station and then take a LIRR train into Penn Station. Once you arrive, go upstairs to the street and take a cab uptown to the pier.

 

I really think this is a terrible idea for someone who hasn't been to NYC before and is hauling around a load of luggage!

 

Think about it and assume you have never been to the city.

 

1. Collect you luggage and find the Air Train Station

 

2. Board the first train and then change trains to reach the Jamaica Station

 

3. Go to the LIRR and try to figure how to buy tickets and get on the right train.

 

4. Get off at Penn Station and exit into a mass of humanity.

 

5. Find a cab and pray that it is not raining

 

*All this while hauling around luggage.

 

No, it is a fixed fare to Manhattan in a cab and the price is per ride not person. For a first time visitor with luggage, this is the simplest and best way to go!

[xitappers2bx]

I was wondering what the best way to get from JFK airport to the cruise port is?Taxi, Limo, cruise transfers? Never been to NYC before so looking for suggestions! :)

 

 

 

you can take LIRR... or just pay for the cab... then you're not hauling luggage all over the place, and the trains can be a pain (we take the train to NY for our cruises, and i regret it every single time). if you take a cab, you also get a better look at the city.

[conradcrow]

thanks for all the answers guys! does anyone know how much the cab will cost me?? (2 carryons and 1 larger checked bag if that makes a difference)

[mermaidofmanhattan]

thanks for all the answers guys! does anyone know how much the cab will cost me?? (2 carryons and 1 larger checked bag if that makes a difference)

 

$45 flat fee plus tips--and worth every penny. Have a great cruise and enjoy the ride to the port!

[glrounds]

Several years ago, I took a shuttle van. Only cost $17 plus a $5 tip. One must ride around the different terminals as the van gets loaded, but didn't take long at all.

 

Went to the surface travel desk at the terminal. Very nice man behind the counter told me what phone to pickup and tell them to come and get me. Only took about 20 minutes. Piece of cake.

 

[PAPERBKWRITER]

Several years ago, I took a shuttle van. Only cost $17 plus a $5 tip. One must ride around the different terminals as the van gets loaded, but didn't take long at all.

 

Went to the surface travel desk at the terminal. Very nice man behind the counter told me what phone to pickup and tell them to come and get me. Only took about 20 minutes. Piece of cake.

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Most folks travel with at least one other person so there wouldn't be a great difference between the shuttle or a cab. Years ago I took a cab and it worked fine. Only problen was debarkation day when 3 ship docked at once. Cabs were tough that say.

[Captain Carnival]

...I really think this is a terrible idea...

 

Terrible idea or a great excursion adventure? It's not like they're going to 8th Street and Astoria Blvd in your neighborhood; now that would be a bad idea! :D

[nwcruiselover]

If there are 2 or more of you traveling together, a cab is the only way to go. For a solo traveler, the Carnival shuttle would probably be more affordable. Those would be the only 2 options I would suggest. Nancy

[coachpete]

I really think this is a terrible idea for someone who hasn't been to NYC before and is hauling around a load of luggage!

 

Think about it and assume you have never been to the city.

 

1. Collect you luggage and find the Air Train Station

 

2. Board the first train and then change trains to reach the Jamaica Station

 

3. Go to the LIRR and try to figure how to buy tickets and get on the right train.

 

4. Get off at Penn Station and exit into a mass of humanity.

 

5. Find a cab and pray that it is not raining

 

*All this while hauling around luggage.

 

No, it is a fixed fare to Manhattan in a cab and the price is per ride not person. For a first time visitor with luggage, this is the simplest and best way to go!

 

 

Agreed. Either taxi or arrange for a sedan.