Traveling from JFK to Manhattan with 6 bags
Me and my friend will be relocating to US. We will land at New York City JFK at about 8am and our destination is in Manhattan. I am aware of transportation options like Yellow Taxi, Uber, Metros. Since each of us will have three 23kg bags (L+W+H is 165 cm):
I am wondering what is the most economical and comfortable way to travel. Whether Yellow Taxi can even fit these bags along with two passengers? Or he will charge extra?
Best Answer
Generally speaking your best solution with the amount of luggage you're carrying is to use a Taxi or an Uber. You can try to get your luggage to Airtran and then to the Subway (either E or an A train) but you have to figure out how you can 6 bags up and down the escalators and/or stairs.
For the Taxi the situation is simple. At every taxi stand in JFK there is a dispatcher, which may simply call up a minivan or an SUV cab for you so you can fit all your belongings.
The fee for Taxi is $52 plus tolls, tips, and possible other surcharges (see the linked page)
Uber will probably run you higher for the SUV or a Black Car but you can look at that option too. I can't seem to get an estimate for that. UberPool estimates $35 but I don't think you can share a ride to get that rate.
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How do I get from JFK to Manhattan luggage?
Subway. By far the cheapest way to get to JFK is the subway, departing Manhattan every few minutes. You'll want to take the subway to Sutphin Boulevard \u2013 Archer Avenue \u2013 JFK Airport, on either the A, E, J, or Z trains.How much is the toll from Manhattan to JFK?
Toll for bridge or tunnel from JFK into Manhattan is $4.50. You can take the 59th St bridge without the toll - but it will take much longer.How much is a transfer from JFK to Times Square?
Total Cost: There is a set fare from JFK to any destination in Manhattan, which is $52 (plus any bridge or tunnel tolls and a surcharge of $4.50 during peak hours 4 pm to 8 pm on weekdays). Also, you should tip your driver 15% of the fare- about $8. Taxis will take cash or credit card.Is there a shuttle from JFK to Manhattan?
NYC Express Bus is the official shuttle bus for all New York airports. The shuttle bus connects JFK Airport with Manhattan, as well as with La Guardia Airport and Newark Airport. They run every day from 11 AM to 7 PM. A roundtrip ticket from JFK to Manhattan will cost you around $35.How to get from NYC airports to city center without getting ripped off
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