GETTING TO THE HOST HOTEL FROM JFK AIRPORT

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Here are ways you can travel from JFK. What's best for you depends on your budget and any time constraints you may have. 

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The hotel is at 1227 Broadway at 30th Street. 

1. Taxi- This is by far the easiest way to get from JFK to anywhere in Manhattan for up to a party of four, but of course it’s not the cheapest. According to rules set out by the New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission, for trips between (to and from) Manhattan and JFK International Airport, the flat fare is $52.00 plus any tolls and of course, you should tip 15% to your driver. There are signs that will direct you to the taxi stands outside every terminal in the airport. There will be queues/lines of taxis waiting. If you fly into JFK at 5:00 PM (rush hour), you'll be lucky if it only takes you two hours to get to your destination. Typically, it should take an hour or so. For more information, go to NYC Taxi and Limousine Commission's Website. 

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2. Uber or Lyft- This is a great way to travel, though it’s not inexpensive. About $60.

Uber pick up is Zone e & F. 

Lyft is Zone h & J.

Via is Zone A. 

(DO NOT accept rides from people standing at the terminal saying that they can give you an Uber or Taxi ride. Even if they show a pic of the Uber logo, do not accept their offers. Use the App and proceed to the corresponding pick up Zone.)

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3. Public Transit: The Airtrain - To save money traveling back and forth to JFK Airport, take the Airtrain to the subway, and the subway to your hotel. It will only cost $11.40 each way. But be forewarned, you'll have to drag your luggage up and down several sets of stairs.

 

Board the AirTrain at the airport and travel to Jamaica. The Airtrain costs $8.50. At Jamaica Station, exit AirTrain and walk to Sutphin Blvd. Station. Tap your debit card to get into the subway system for only $2.90. Take the blue Manhattan bound F train to 34th Street-Herald Square. The hotel is a short walk to 30th Street and Broadway. Door to door, travel time is about an hour.

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4. Do not get into unmarked black cars or vehicles. If someone is standing around the airport and offers you a "taxi" or a ride, do not accept it. Don't even stop to talk to them. They will rip you off.