Options for travel from JFK Airport to Yonkers, NY?
What are the options for travelling from JFK Airport to Yonkers? Would I be able to get a taxi at the airport, if so what would be a ball park figure for the cost? Someone warned me that drivers only want fares into NYC and it might be difficult to find a taxi. Is it possible to pre-book a taxi? Speed and convenience is more of an issue than cost.
Google is suggesting public transport is a complicated trip taking nearly 3 hours. Is public transport really this bad?
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What are the options for travelling from JFK Airport to Yonkers? Would I be able to get a taxi at the airport, if so what would be a ball park figure for the cost? Someone warned me that drivers only want fares into NYC and it might be difficult to find a taxi. Is it possible to pre-book a taxi? Speed and convenience is more of an issue than cost.
Google is suggesting public transport is a complicated trip taking nearly 3 hours. Is public transport really this bad?
public-transport airport-transfer jfk new-york-state
edited Nov 13 '16 at 11:04
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asked Nov 12 '16 at 18:42
QwerkyQwerky
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rome2rio.com/s/New-York-JFK-Airport-JFK/Yonkers
– Michael Hampton
Nov 12 '16 at 19:13
2
Google (to me) suggests slightly less than 2 hours via Jamaica station, which does not sound all that unreasonable for ~42km. At rush hour Google say 1hr-2hrs to drive, and 40 min- 1hour at 9:30pm.
– Spehro Pefhany
Nov 12 '16 at 19:34
1
The main source of trouble with public transport is probably that LIRR trains from JFK terminate at Penn Station, while Metro North trains to Yonkers originate at Grand Central, and there is no direct subway line between the two stations. Additionally, LIRR and Metro North are mainly oriented toward commuter travel, and have less frequent service outside rush hour, meaning potentially longer wait for a train.
– Nate Eldredge
Nov 12 '16 at 19:46
1
If you want to pre-book a ride in NYC, you don't want a taxi but rather a "black car" or "livery cab". Or Uber / Lyft / etc.
– Nate Eldredge
Nov 12 '16 at 19:48
3
NYC yellow taxis are required to accept passengers who want to go to Westchester county. Taxis at the airports are dispatched through a formal system at the taxi stands, so the dispatcher will enforce this. Note that the portion of the trip beyond the city limit will be metered at a higher rate (twice, if I recall correctly). You will also have to pay any tolls. Other destinations that cannot be refused are NYC itself, Nassau county, and Newark airport.
– phoog
Nov 12 '16 at 20:26
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What are the options for travelling from JFK Airport to Yonkers? Would I be able to get a taxi at the airport, if so what would be a ball park figure for the cost? Someone warned me that drivers only want fares into NYC and it might be difficult to find a taxi. Is it possible to pre-book a taxi? Speed and convenience is more of an issue than cost.
Google is suggesting public transport is a complicated trip taking nearly 3 hours. Is public transport really this bad?
public-transport airport-transfer jfk new-york-state
edited Nov 13 '16 at 11:04
mts
22.8k11108202
asked Nov 12 '16 at 18:42
QwerkyQwerky
751511
What are the options for travelling from JFK Airport to Yonkers? Would I be able to get a taxi at the airport, if so what would be a ball park figure for the cost? Someone warned me that drivers only want fares into NYC and it might be difficult to find a taxi. Is it possible to pre-book a taxi? Speed and convenience is more of an issue than cost.
Google is suggesting public transport is a complicated trip taking nearly 3 hours. Is public transport really this bad?
public-transport airport-transfer jfk new-york-state
public-transport airport-transfer jfk new-york-state
edited Nov 13 '16 at 11:04
mts
22.8k11108202
asked Nov 12 '16 at 18:42
QwerkyQwerky
751511
edited Nov 13 '16 at 11:04
mts
22.8k11108202
asked Nov 12 '16 at 18:42
QwerkyQwerky
751511
edited Nov 13 '16 at 11:04
mts
22.8k11108202
edited Nov 13 '16 at 11:04
mts
22.8k11108202
edited Nov 13 '16 at 11:04
mts
22.8k11108202
22.8k11108202
asked Nov 12 '16 at 18:42
QwerkyQwerky
751511
asked Nov 12 '16 at 18:42
QwerkyQwerky
751511
asked Nov 12 '16 at 18:42
QwerkyQwerky
751511
751511
1
rome2rio.com/s/New-York-JFK-Airport-JFK/Yonkers
– Michael Hampton
Nov 12 '16 at 19:13
2
Google (to me) suggests slightly less than 2 hours via Jamaica station, which does not sound all that unreasonable for ~42km. At rush hour Google say 1hr-2hrs to drive, and 40 min- 1hour at 9:30pm.
– Spehro Pefhany
Nov 12 '16 at 19:34
1
The main source of trouble with public transport is probably that LIRR trains from JFK terminate at Penn Station, while Metro North trains to Yonkers originate at Grand Central, and there is no direct subway line between the two stations. Additionally, LIRR and Metro North are mainly oriented toward commuter travel, and have less frequent service outside rush hour, meaning potentially longer wait for a train.
– Nate Eldredge
Nov 12 '16 at 19:46
1
If you want to pre-book a ride in NYC, you don't want a taxi but rather a "black car" or "livery cab". Or Uber / Lyft / etc.
– Nate Eldredge
Nov 12 '16 at 19:48
3
NYC yellow taxis are required to accept passengers who want to go to Westchester county. Taxis at the airports are dispatched through a formal system at the taxi stands, so the dispatcher will enforce this. Note that the portion of the trip beyond the city limit will be metered at a higher rate (twice, if I recall correctly). You will also have to pay any tolls. Other destinations that cannot be refused are NYC itself, Nassau county, and Newark airport.
– phoog
Nov 12 '16 at 20:26
add a comment |
1
rome2rio.com/s/New-York-JFK-Airport-JFK/Yonkers
– Michael Hampton
Nov 12 '16 at 19:13
2
Google (to me) suggests slightly less than 2 hours via Jamaica station, which does not sound all that unreasonable for ~42km. At rush hour Google say 1hr-2hrs to drive, and 40 min- 1hour at 9:30pm.
– Spehro Pefhany
Nov 12 '16 at 19:34
1
The main source of trouble with public transport is probably that LIRR trains from JFK terminate at Penn Station, while Metro North trains to Yonkers originate at Grand Central, and there is no direct subway line between the two stations. Additionally, LIRR and Metro North are mainly oriented toward commuter travel, and have less frequent service outside rush hour, meaning potentially longer wait for a train.
– Nate Eldredge
Nov 12 '16 at 19:46
1
If you want to pre-book a ride in NYC, you don't want a taxi but rather a "black car" or "livery cab". Or Uber / Lyft / etc.
– Nate Eldredge
Nov 12 '16 at 19:48
3
NYC yellow taxis are required to accept passengers who want to go to Westchester county. Taxis at the airports are dispatched through a formal system at the taxi stands, so the dispatcher will enforce this. Note that the portion of the trip beyond the city limit will be metered at a higher rate (twice, if I recall correctly). You will also have to pay any tolls. Other destinations that cannot be refused are NYC itself, Nassau county, and Newark airport.
– phoog
Nov 12 '16 at 20:26
1
1
rome2rio.com/s/New-York-JFK-Airport-JFK/Yonkers
– Michael Hampton
Nov 12 '16 at 19:13
rome2rio.com/s/New-York-JFK-Airport-JFK/Yonkers
– Michael Hampton
Nov 12 '16 at 19:13
2
2
Google (to me) suggests slightly less than 2 hours via Jamaica station, which does not sound all that unreasonable for ~42km. At rush hour Google say 1hr-2hrs to drive, and 40 min- 1hour at 9:30pm.
– Spehro Pefhany
Nov 12 '16 at 19:34
Google (to me) suggests slightly less than 2 hours via Jamaica station, which does not sound all that unreasonable for ~42km. At rush hour Google say 1hr-2hrs to drive, and 40 min- 1hour at 9:30pm.
– Spehro Pefhany
Nov 12 '16 at 19:34
1
1
The main source of trouble with public transport is probably that LIRR trains from JFK terminate at Penn Station, while Metro North trains to Yonkers originate at Grand Central, and there is no direct subway line between the two stations. Additionally, LIRR and Metro North are mainly oriented toward commuter travel, and have less frequent service outside rush hour, meaning potentially longer wait for a train.
– Nate Eldredge
Nov 12 '16 at 19:46
The main source of trouble with public transport is probably that LIRR trains from JFK terminate at Penn Station, while Metro North trains to Yonkers originate at Grand Central, and there is no direct subway line between the two stations. Additionally, LIRR and Metro North are mainly oriented toward commuter travel, and have less frequent service outside rush hour, meaning potentially longer wait for a train.
– Nate Eldredge
Nov 12 '16 at 19:46
1
1
If you want to pre-book a ride in NYC, you don't want a taxi but rather a "black car" or "livery cab". Or Uber / Lyft / etc.
– Nate Eldredge
Nov 12 '16 at 19:48
If you want to pre-book a ride in NYC, you don't want a taxi but rather a "black car" or "livery cab". Or Uber / Lyft / etc.
– Nate Eldredge
Nov 12 '16 at 19:48
3
3
NYC yellow taxis are required to accept passengers who want to go to Westchester county. Taxis at the airports are dispatched through a formal system at the taxi stands, so the dispatcher will enforce this. Note that the portion of the trip beyond the city limit will be metered at a higher rate (twice, if I recall correctly). You will also have to pay any tolls. Other destinations that cannot be refused are NYC itself, Nassau county, and Newark airport.
– phoog
Nov 12 '16 at 20:26
NYC yellow taxis are required to accept passengers who want to go to Westchester county. Taxis at the airports are dispatched through a formal system at the taxi stands, so the dispatcher will enforce this. Note that the portion of the trip beyond the city limit will be metered at a higher rate (twice, if I recall correctly). You will also have to pay any tolls. Other destinations that cannot be refused are NYC itself, Nassau county, and Newark airport.
– phoog
Nov 12 '16 at 20:26
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My to-go solution in the public transit challenged places like most of the United States is a shared shuttle.
In this case, some Googling found (ie. I never tried them) http://shuttleme.net/
There's also http://www.allcountyexpress.com/westchester_schedule.html but I can't find a way to book it online.
This seems to be only marginally cheaper than the 67-80 USD taxi fare @pnuts found and for less than 90 USD you could even hire a private sedan to take you there.
Probably the best balance between price and convenience is the Airporter bus to Grand Central for $18 and then the Hudson Line (Metro-North) to Yonkers for $10.50 peak / $7.75 off peak.
answered Nov 12 '16 at 20:41
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Have you considered a different airport? If you are flying internationally, EWR (Newark) is considerably more convenient and the flights are typically cheaper. If you are flying domestically, there is Westchester County Airport (HPN).
Another alternative is eschewing public transportation. Uber Pool would be $80. You can also rent a car for as little as $20 a day, if that is appropriate to your needs.
answered Nov 13 '16 at 18:51
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Is getting from EWR to Yonkers particularly easier than from JFK? I wouldn't guess so, myself - the obvious rail connections still need a transfer between Penn Station and Grand Central. HPN is closer but I would guess there are fewer public transit options.
– Nate Eldredge
Nov 14 '16 at 2:01
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My to-go solution in the public transit challenged places like most of the United States is a shared shuttle.
In this case, some Googling found (ie. I never tried them) http://shuttleme.net/
There's also http://www.allcountyexpress.com/westchester_schedule.html but I can't find a way to book it online.
This seems to be only marginally cheaper than the 67-80 USD taxi fare @pnuts found and for less than 90 USD you could even hire a private sedan to take you there.
Probably the best balance between price and convenience is the Airporter bus to Grand Central for $18 and then the Hudson Line (Metro-North) to Yonkers for $10.50 peak / $7.75 off peak.
answered Nov 12 '16 at 20:41
chxchx
37.2k378184
add a comment |
My to-go solution in the public transit challenged places like most of the United States is a shared shuttle.
In this case, some Googling found (ie. I never tried them) http://shuttleme.net/
There's also http://www.allcountyexpress.com/westchester_schedule.html but I can't find a way to book it online.
This seems to be only marginally cheaper than the 67-80 USD taxi fare @pnuts found and for less than 90 USD you could even hire a private sedan to take you there.
Probably the best balance between price and convenience is the Airporter bus to Grand Central for $18 and then the Hudson Line (Metro-North) to Yonkers for $10.50 peak / $7.75 off peak.
answered Nov 12 '16 at 20:41
chxchx
37.2k378184
add a comment |
My to-go solution in the public transit challenged places like most of the United States is a shared shuttle.
In this case, some Googling found (ie. I never tried them) http://shuttleme.net/
There's also http://www.allcountyexpress.com/westchester_schedule.html but I can't find a way to book it online.
This seems to be only marginally cheaper than the 67-80 USD taxi fare @pnuts found and for less than 90 USD you could even hire a private sedan to take you there.
Probably the best balance between price and convenience is the Airporter bus to Grand Central for $18 and then the Hudson Line (Metro-North) to Yonkers for $10.50 peak / $7.75 off peak.
answered Nov 12 '16 at 20:41
chxchx
37.2k378184
My to-go solution in the public transit challenged places like most of the United States is a shared shuttle.
In this case, some Googling found (ie. I never tried them) http://shuttleme.net/
There's also http://www.allcountyexpress.com/westchester_schedule.html but I can't find a way to book it online.
This seems to be only marginally cheaper than the 67-80 USD taxi fare @pnuts found and for less than 90 USD you could even hire a private sedan to take you there.
Probably the best balance between price and convenience is the Airporter bus to Grand Central for $18 and then the Hudson Line (Metro-North) to Yonkers for $10.50 peak / $7.75 off peak.
answered Nov 12 '16 at 20:41
chxchx
37.2k378184
edited Nov 12 '16 at 20:50
answered Nov 12 '16 at 20:41
chxchx
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answered Nov 12 '16 at 20:41
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Have you considered a different airport? If you are flying internationally, EWR (Newark) is considerably more convenient and the flights are typically cheaper. If you are flying domestically, there is Westchester County Airport (HPN).
Another alternative is eschewing public transportation. Uber Pool would be $80. You can also rent a car for as little as $20 a day, if that is appropriate to your needs.
answered Nov 13 '16 at 18:51
MalvolioMalvolio
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Is getting from EWR to Yonkers particularly easier than from JFK? I wouldn't guess so, myself - the obvious rail connections still need a transfer between Penn Station and Grand Central. HPN is closer but I would guess there are fewer public transit options.
– Nate Eldredge
Nov 14 '16 at 2:01
add a comment |
Have you considered a different airport? If you are flying internationally, EWR (Newark) is considerably more convenient and the flights are typically cheaper. If you are flying domestically, there is Westchester County Airport (HPN).
Another alternative is eschewing public transportation. Uber Pool would be $80. You can also rent a car for as little as $20 a day, if that is appropriate to your needs.
answered Nov 13 '16 at 18:51
MalvolioMalvolio
8,1432230
1
Is getting from EWR to Yonkers particularly easier than from JFK? I wouldn't guess so, myself - the obvious rail connections still need a transfer between Penn Station and Grand Central. HPN is closer but I would guess there are fewer public transit options.
– Nate Eldredge
Nov 14 '16 at 2:01
add a comment |
Have you considered a different airport? If you are flying internationally, EWR (Newark) is considerably more convenient and the flights are typically cheaper. If you are flying domestically, there is Westchester County Airport (HPN).
Another alternative is eschewing public transportation. Uber Pool would be $80. You can also rent a car for as little as $20 a day, if that is appropriate to your needs.
answered Nov 13 '16 at 18:51
MalvolioMalvolio
8,1432230
Have you considered a different airport? If you are flying internationally, EWR (Newark) is considerably more convenient and the flights are typically cheaper. If you are flying domestically, there is Westchester County Airport (HPN).
Another alternative is eschewing public transportation. Uber Pool would be $80. You can also rent a car for as little as $20 a day, if that is appropriate to your needs.
answered Nov 13 '16 at 18:51
MalvolioMalvolio
8,1432230
answered Nov 13 '16 at 18:51
MalvolioMalvolio
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answered Nov 13 '16 at 18:51
MalvolioMalvolio
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answered Nov 13 '16 at 18:51
MalvolioMalvolio
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8,1432230
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Is getting from EWR to Yonkers particularly easier than from JFK? I wouldn't guess so, myself - the obvious rail connections still need a transfer between Penn Station and Grand Central. HPN is closer but I would guess there are fewer public transit options.
– Nate Eldredge
Nov 14 '16 at 2:01
add a comment |
1
Is getting from EWR to Yonkers particularly easier than from JFK? I wouldn't guess so, myself - the obvious rail connections still need a transfer between Penn Station and Grand Central. HPN is closer but I would guess there are fewer public transit options.
– Nate Eldredge
Nov 14 '16 at 2:01
1
1
Is getting from EWR to Yonkers particularly easier than from JFK? I wouldn't guess so, myself - the obvious rail connections still need a transfer between Penn Station and Grand Central. HPN is closer but I would guess there are fewer public transit options.
– Nate Eldredge
Nov 14 '16 at 2:01
Is getting from EWR to Yonkers particularly easier than from JFK? I wouldn't guess so, myself - the obvious rail connections still need a transfer between Penn Station and Grand Central. HPN is closer but I would guess there are fewer public transit options.
– Nate Eldredge
Nov 14 '16 at 2:01
add a comment |
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rome2rio.com/s/New-York-JFK-Airport-JFK/Yonkers
– Michael Hampton
Nov 12 '16 at 19:13
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Google (to me) suggests slightly less than 2 hours via Jamaica station, which does not sound all that unreasonable for ~42km. At rush hour Google say 1hr-2hrs to drive, and 40 min- 1hour at 9:30pm.
– Spehro Pefhany
Nov 12 '16 at 19:34
1
The main source of trouble with public transport is probably that LIRR trains from JFK terminate at Penn Station, while Metro North trains to Yonkers originate at Grand Central, and there is no direct subway line between the two stations. Additionally, LIRR and Metro North are mainly oriented toward commuter travel, and have less frequent service outside rush hour, meaning potentially longer wait for a train.
– Nate Eldredge
Nov 12 '16 at 19:46
1
If you want to pre-book a ride in NYC, you don't want a taxi but rather a "black car" or "livery cab". Or Uber / Lyft / etc.
– Nate Eldredge
Nov 12 '16 at 19:48
3
NYC yellow taxis are required to accept passengers who want to go to Westchester county. Taxis at the airports are dispatched through a formal system at the taxi stands, so the dispatcher will enforce this. Note that the portion of the trip beyond the city limit will be metered at a higher rate (twice, if I recall correctly). You will also have to pay any tolls. Other destinations that cannot be refused are NYC itself, Nassau county, and Newark airport.
– phoog
Nov 12 '16 at 20:26