Subway, Taxi or Limo?

Planning our 3rd trip to NYC this July, but we%26#39;re bringing two first-timers with us.

First time we landed in the middle of the day and took the Air Train into Manhattan. Loved it!

Second time I went with work and landed late at night. We had a large group, so they booked a limo transfer. It was a huge headache. They lost our confirmation, were therefor late, had the payment all messed up. Ugh!

Well, this time I%26#39;d like to do the Air Train again, but we%26#39;ll be landing at 9:30 pm. Should we be concerned taking the Air Train at that time? Also, I know my husband and I can pack everything we need in one carry on each, but I can%26#39;t speak for my guests, and I know the Subway is a challenge with tons of luggage.

That said, would you recommend booking a limo transfer or just hailing a taxi outside baggage claim? Party iof 4 and flying into JFK, if that helps at all. We%26#39;ll be staying at the W New York Tuscany hotel on 39th btwn Lex and Park. Thanks guys!

Subway, Taxi or Limo?

You could consider taking the Air Train and the LIRR into Penn Station rather than the subway. Might be a little more luggage friendly at that hour and Penn Station is at 32 Street and 7th Ave.

Subway, Taxi or Limo?

Depending how much luggage the friends have, you may want to consider AirTrain to Jamaica to the E train (subway) - get off the E train at Lexington Avenue (the first stop in Manhattan) and take cab to your hotel.

The subway will take a little more time but LIRR doesnt run as frequently that time of night, so the trip time could take about the same.

It is definitely safe to take either that time of night - the subway will probably have lots of other travelers and airport employees.

The AT to Jamaica and then the E to Lex was the exact route we took last time. I%26#39;m much more of a public transport junkie and less inclined to hail a cab or hire a limo if it%26#39;s not necessary. But I have to admit, I have a feeling the baggage might be an issue. We%26#39;ll just have to play it by ear once I see how much they pack. We%26#39;ll only be there for 4 days after all.

Thanks guys. Any more suggestions would be welcome.

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