TRANSPORT HELP TO/FROM YOTEL
JOHN F. KENNEDY AIRPORT (JFK)
To YOTEL
From YOTEL
Method of
transportation
Price
Yellow cab/
Taxi
$52.50
$7
$6.50
$66
$52.50
$7
$6.50
$66
Private car*
$142
Included
Included
$142
$110
Included
Included
$110
Average
length
of time
45 mins
to 1.5
hrs
45 mins
to 1.5
hrs
Shuttle*
$27
N/A
N/A
$27.00
$27
N/A
N/A
$27
2 to3
hrs
Public
transport
$7.50
N/A
N/A
$7.50
$
7.50
N/A
N/A
$7.50
2 hrs
Tip
Toll
Est.
Total
Price
Tip
Toll
Est.
Total
SUBWAY
To YOTEL - Take the JFK-AirTrain from your airline terminal to Jamaica Air Train
station, alight here and transfer to Sutphin Blvd- Archer Av subway station. Take
the
train to World Trade Center. Exit subway at 42nd Street - Port Authority Bus
Terminal. Exit to street following the exit signs to 42nd Street and walk to 570
Tenth Avenue (10th Avenue between 41st and 42nd Streets). Approx. 5/10mins walk.
To JFK - Walk on 42nd Street up to 8th Avenue, approximately 5/10 minutes’ walk.
Enter the subway line. Take the
train line signed to Jamaica CenterParsons/Archer. Alight at Sutphin Blvd- Archer Av subway station and change to the
Jamaica Air Train station and alight at John F Kennedy Airport (at your designated
terminal).
OVERLAND RAIL
You can take the Air Train from your airline terminal at JFK to Jamaica
onto the LIRR train, which is the overland train, this train comes into
on 34th Street and 8th Avenue. It’s at least a 20 minute walk or a short
the hotel. Alternatively you can change trains at Penn station and jump
subway to 42nd St
and change
Penn station
cab ride to
on the
LAGUARDIA AIRPORT (LGA)
To YOTEL
Method of
transportation
Price
Tip
Yellow cab/
Taxi
$4460
$5- 10
Private car*
$121
Included
Shuttle*
$21
N/A
From YOTEL
$6.50
$4065
Included
Included
$90
Average
length
of time
45 mins
to 1.5
hrs
45 mins
to 1.5
hrs
N/A
N/A
$21
2 to3
hrs
Est.
Total
Price
$6.50
$5575
$4460
$5- 10
Included
$121
$90
N/A
$21
$21
Toll
Tip
Toll
Est.
Total
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Public
transport
$5
N/A
N/A
$5
$5
N/A
N/A
$5
2 hrs
SUBWAY DIRECTIONS
To LGA Walk to Times Square (at 7th Avenue and 42nd Street) and enter the subway
to take the
line. Take this to 74th Street- Broadway, which is the last stop in
Queens. Get off at 74th Street- Broadway and take the Q70 Bus Line to LaGuardia
Airport (central terminals).
To YOTEL - Take Q70 Bus Line to 74th Street- Broadway in Queens. Exit here and enter
the
subway line. Exit subway at 42nd Street- Times Square. Exit to street and
walk to 570 Tenth Avenue (10th Avenue between 41st and 42nd Streets).
NEWARK LIBERTY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (EWR)
To YOTEL
Method of
transport
Price
Tip
From YOTEL
Toll
Price
$80100
$5075
$7- 15
$13
$70100
45 mins1.5 hrs
Tip
Toll
Est.
Total
Average
length
of time
Est.
Total
Yellow cab/
Taxi
$6075
$7- 15
$13
Private
car*
$150
Included
Included
$150
$124
Included
Included
$124
45 mins1.5 hrs
Shuttle*
$24
N/A
N/A
$24
$24
N/A
N/A
$24
2-3 hrs
Public
transport
$15
N/A
N/A
$15
$15
N/A
N/A
$15
1- 1.5
hrs
SUBWAY DIRECTIONS
To EWR Walk to Times Square (7th Avenue and 42nd Street) and enter the subway to
take the
lines downtown one stop to Penn Station (all three of these subway
lines will take you there. Exit at Penn Station and head to New Jersey Transit
(within Penn Station). Here you will need to purchase a ticket to the AirTrain
(approx. $12.50 single). Once you have your ticket take the next train towards
Newark Penn Station. These are marked on the board by “EWR” next to the trains’
final destination. Exit at Newark Penn Station and take the AirTrain to Newark
Airport (your specific terminal).
To YOTEL - Take the AirTrain to Newark Penn Station. Exit here and take a New
Jersey Transit train to Penn Station (Manhattan), last stop. Exit here and enter
the subway for the
lines. This is located within Penn Station. Take this
one stop 42nd Street- Times Square. Exit to street and walk to 570 Tenth Avenue (10th
Avenue between 41st and 42nd Streets). Alternatively it’s a 20min walk or a short cab
ride to the hotel
CAB
A cab is a quick option from Newark due to our location next to the Lincoln tunnel –
cost is approx. $85 including tip/tolls. Coming from Newark you’ll be using a New
Jersey cab that doesn’t always accept credit/debit card directly. So ideally have
enough cash (ATM/ bureau de change inside each terminal) – or collect a credit card
voucher from a machine at the rank.
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*SHUTTLES
You can book shuttles (or private car service) to and from the airports directly
with our concierge (yotelconcierge@continentalguestservices.com or call direct 1 646
449 7715). They will drop you off and pick you up right outside YOTEL’s entrance.
It’s best to book these at least 24 hours prior to your departure. They take longer
and are cheaper because they are shared busses that make a number of stops within
the city and terminals within the airport.
SOME GENERAL TIPS
TIPS
Cabs from JFK to Manhattan are a flat rate (currently $52.50 + tip and toll); cab
prices from LGA are dependent on the mileage and traffic.
Use only yellow cabs, or legitimate shuttle services at baggage claim. Don’t be
tempted by the drivers waiting there; these private car services will charge you
double, triple, or even more, than a yellow cab. Follow the signs to the official
taxi rank and speak with the marshal there.
Public transport is the cheapest way in and out but neither the subway or the
mainline trains are usable unless you don’t have large amounts of luggage. At peak
times Public transport can be the quickest way to get to and from JFK, the traffic
can be horrendous so leave plenty of time to catch your flight.
WEATHER
Snow, rain, severe cold, or severe heat all affect travel in the city very quickly
so plan for a longer journey time. In rain, best idea is to hop on the subway or
pre-book car service; everyone in NYC is trying to catch a cab.
RUSH HOUR
If you intend to travel during rush hour, expect the higher end of all estimated
travel times. Subways are a quicker option during this time, especially in the
summer on a Friday (NY’ers flock to the suburbs to beat the heat). Rush hour tends
to last from 7:30am- 9.30am and 4:30pm- 7:30pm (07:30-09:30 and 16:30-19:30).
CABS
Always try and use yellow cabs, other cabs, usually black cars that pull over and
vie for your business may charge you double. Cabs are city run and city controlled;
they are metered and can be paid in cash, credit card or debit card (using the touch
screen monitor). Tipping is at your discretion, but usually ranges from 15-20% of
total charges.
When you take a cab it’s a good idea to have the cross street address of your
location with you. So for YOTEL just saying 570 Tenth Avenue is not always enough
for the cabbies, needs to be on Tenth Avenue at W 42nd Street or between 41st and 42nd
Streets.
Between 16:00 and 17:00, very conveniently – not! is the cab shift change hour and
is very tough to find one available. Cabs also have “OFF DUTY” lights that can
easily be confused with the ‘i'm available’ light. This means that they are heading
home; they may stop for you but generally will ask if you are heading in their
direction before they’ll pick you up.
USING THE SUBWAY
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There is a subway map on the back of your in cabin guide. If you need extra or have
any questions, stop by Mission Control or the Concierge desk on FOUR and they’ll be
able to help. Below are some pros/cons and advice for using the NYC Subway.
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The subway can get you pretty much anywhere you need to go in Manhattan for $2.50.
If you plan on using this as a primary means of transportation, purchase an
“Unlimited 7-day Pass.” However, note this can only be used by 1 person. There
is a timer that prohibits you from swiping your Metrocard twice within an 18minute period.
To purchase subway cards, use the automated machine. They are much faster than
waiting for the toll booth clerk, instructions are in numerous languages.
Always note if there is an express train to your destination.
Pay attention to the subway entrances. Some will say “Uptown” or “Downtown”.
These will only take you in that specific direction. If you realize this after
you swipe your Metrocard it will result in going back above ground, crossing the
street, entering there, and swiping your card for another $2.50. However, if the
entrance says neither, go ahead, there will be trains going in both directions.
NOT SO GOOD…
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In the summer, prepared to sweat while waiting for your train. The cars are air
conditioned, but the tracks are not.
MTA employees behind the ticket booths can be (well mostly) less than friendly.
Opt to ask directions from a train conductor or a New Yorker waiting to catch the
train in question.
As in any big city, be aware of your belongings and be smart. Avoid travel by
subway late at night. If you must, stay to the middle of the platform.
Try to avoid rush hour (7:30am- 9.30am and 4:30pm- 7:30pm/ 07:30-09:30 and 16:3019:30) unless you don’t mind squeezing into a subway car with all of your closest
and not-so-closest friends.
Hope that you found this guide useful, some of the information will seem obvious for
regular visitors to New York but if it’s you are a first time visitor it might just
help! And if you have any feedback or comments/suggestions to add in here then
please mail us on info@yotelnewyork.com.
Enjoy your stay.
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