Transport from Liberty INT Airport

[sunfan]

I would appreciate some info and advice, I will be in NY (Liberty Int Airport ) in June 2008 as part of a RTW trip. As I have never been to NY, what is the best way of transport from the airport to the hotel (Intercontinental the Barclay) and what is the approx costs?

 

[winetraveller]

Fixed price cab $65 plus tolls and tip, or a car company, I can recommend CarmelLimo - NY Limousine Service New York City, Airport Limousine Services. Limousine New York City (NYC) & At NY Airport, about $47 plus tips and tolls.

 

[sunfan]

Thanks a lot for the info, just one more question....how much is toll and tips...is it 20,30 dollars?

 

[winetraveller]

Depends on the route you take, but factor in maximum $6, for tolls and 20% for tips.

 

[sunfan]

much appreciated winetraveller

 

[alect]

If you don't have a lot of luggage, the skytrain/airtrain (sic) and train to Penn station and then probably cab/subway - convoluted but cheaper and during rush hour probably quicker.

 

[dajop]

Or if going to downtown another alternative is to get ~$15 taxi to Newark Penn Station (as opposed to New York Penn Station) and PATH train takes you from there direct to lower Manhattan. I guess it all depends on your budget and time of day (how bad traffic is going to be).