Staying in NJ & NYC--EWR or LGA?
Aug 20, 2017, 8:50 am
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Staying in NJ & NYC--EWR or LGA?
Next month I'm going to NYC on a Thursday, then going to a weekend event in Secaucus NJ (1st night in a Manhattan hotel, next two in Secaucus). I can't decide if it makes more sense to fly into EWR and arrange transport to NYC, or LGA, then get to Secaucus Friday morning. I've going to a Broadway show Thursday that starts at 7:00 pm; I'll be leaving from a Meadowlands hotel in Secaucus before noon Monday.
Which airport would work better, or should I just book RDU-LGA one way and EWR-RDU for return?
Which airport would work better, or should I just book RDU-LGA one way and EWR-RDU for return?
Aug 20, 2017, 9:42 am
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Next month I'm going to NYC on a Thursday, then going to a weekend event in Secaucus NJ (1st night in a Manhattan hotel, next two in Secaucus). I can't decide if it makes more sense to fly into EWR and arrange transport to NYC, or LGA, then get to Secaucus Friday morning. I've going to a Broadway show Thursday that starts at 7:00 pm; I'll be leaving from a Meadowlands hotel in Secaucus before noon Monday.
Which airport would work better, or should I just book RDU-LGA one way and EWR-RDU for return?
Which airport would work better, or should I just book RDU-LGA one way and EWR-RDU for return?
What hotel in Manhattan?
Will need more information for the arrival.
Departing, go with EWR as you're all ready in Jersey and will have reasonable access to the NJ Transit line to the airport.
Aug 20, 2017, 9:45 am
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Definitely depart from EWR if you can to avoid crossing NYC to get to LGA or JFK. Depending on your airline, you might be able to fly into LGA and out from EWR (or even PHL, which generally has decent train connections to NJ) for the same price.
Aug 20, 2017, 10:12 am
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Next month I'm going to NYC on a Thursday, then going to a weekend event in Secaucus NJ (1st night in a Manhattan hotel, next two in Secaucus). I can't decide if it makes more sense to fly into EWR and arrange transport to NYC, or LGA, then get to Secaucus Friday morning. I've going to a Broadway show Thursday that starts at 7:00 pm; I'll be leaving from a Meadowlands hotel in Secaucus before noon Monday.
Which airport would work better, or should I just book RDU-LGA one way and EWR-RDU for return?
Which airport would work better, or should I just book RDU-LGA one way and EWR-RDU for return?
Aug 20, 2017, 10:43 am
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I would definitely say flight out of EWR. Especially if you are staying at the Meadowlands hotel the night before. Now, flying in it would really depend where in NYC you will be staying. I personally hate LGA and would suggest JFK if possible. Also depends what airline you are on as well. LGA is a little closer to NYC but JFK is so much nicer
For someone coming into manhattan with a time constraint I would never suggest JFK as there are too many moving parts. Even with delays at LGA, you have the convenience of bing closer to Manhattan.
Aug 20, 2017, 10:46 am
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Yes, I did mean Manhattan. My apologies. That is very true, it would depend how much time you have, and which airline you are on. Also what time of day you would be arriving
Aug 20, 2017, 12:38 pm
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Aug 20, 2017, 12:45 pm
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I definitely would not advise going to PHL. Not only is the airport riddled with delays, but it is also a 2 hour drive (1 1/2 train ride) from NYC. I would not try that. Especially if you are on a time crunch. Rather fly to LGA
Aug 20, 2017, 12:51 pm
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On the return there's no question that EWR is the right answer. On the inbound, I would be indifferent as among LGA, JFK, and EWR, especially if planning to take public transportation to the hotel, and would choose based on price and schedule. If taking taxi/uber/car service to the hotel, I'd probably opt for LGA over EWR (some would disagree with me and would choose EWR over LGA), and would put JFK at the bottom of the list.
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Aug 20, 2017, 1:27 pm
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On the return there's no question that EWR is the right answer. On the inbound, I would be indifferent as among LGA, JFK, and EWR, especially if planning to take public transportation to the hotel, and would choose based on price and schedule. If taking taxi/uber/car service to the hotel, I'd probably opt for LGA over EWR (some would disagree with me and would choose EWR over LGA), and would put JFK at the bottom of the list.
Aug 20, 2017, 1:33 pm
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Ahhh okay. EWR for sure on the outbound! For inbound, since you want to take public transportation - any of the airports would work. EWR, you hop right on the train and can be in Manhattan without any transfers. LGA and JFK also have fine public transportation. Just would depend how much time you have. I would suggest LGA if you are doing a car service - less time to Manhattan and a little less money