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janelski

I'm still trying to decide about transfer, had quote from carmel - 5 of us and 4 bags newark to affinia gardens $60, or whether just to get taxi outside, will probably be brave enough to get bus/train for return. Any advice on transferfor newbies to new york? thanks jane

M4RKM

My guide is out of date for Newark. I've not flown into Newark for years, mainly because it isn't cheaper, as it's in a separate state.

5 people / 4 bags according to the Carmel Website would be $63. A taxi you might have to hang around for, as they won't take 5 people as standard, and as ess0two has just said would be $65 plus toll and tip. (i'm going to update the guide now)

Car service prices do NOT include tolls or tips, these are still extra. Newark is an expensive airport to travel from and to, as it is in New Jersey, and not the City of New York, like JFK.

I'm always surprised that people seem to fly into Newark, I've never yet found it cheaper than JFK when I'm travelling.


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janelski

Thanks will prebook carmel, only booked newark as got better price for flights, easy for us to get to edinburgh, good times etc, didnt really have any idea about which airport more convenient! now starting to plan itinerary- map at the ready, will post a rough guide for advice when done jane

M4RKM

Thing is, you might have saved a few quid on the flight to EWR, just to spend the saving and a bit more, on getting into Manhattan. Don't be penny wise and pound foolish as the saying goes..

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scottishgirl87

M4RKM wrote: »

My guide is out of date for Newark. I've not flown into Newark for years, mainly because it isn't cheaper, as it's in a separate state.

5 people / 4 bags according to the Carmel Website would be $63. A taxi you might have to hang around for, as they won't take 5 people as standard, and as ess0two has just said would be $65 plus toll and tip. (i'm going to update the guide now)

Car service prices do NOT include tolls or tips, these are still extra. Newark is an expensive airport to travel from and to, as it is in New Jersey, and not the City of New York, like JFK.

I'm always surprised that people seem to fly into Newark, I've never yet found it cheaper than JFK when I'm travelling.


M

Thanks, we're a 4 though and found no problem getting a taxi the last time. The extra travel doesn't really bother me either. Anyone any idea what I'd be looking at for tolls?

You see, flying from Glasgow there isn't any direct option other than Newark.

M4RKM

scottishgirl87 wrote: »

Anyone any idea what I'd be looking at for tolls?

If you enter the tunnel heading into NYC, during these times, Weekdays: 6-9 a.m., 4-7 p.m., Sat. & Sun.: 12 Noon-8 p.m, Then it's $8, Any other time than the ones listed, it's $6.

Also, if you get a yellow taxi back to Newark, you do have to pay the Toll for the taxi to get back into NYC, as they are unable to pick up at Newark Airport. This should not apply to a prebooked car service, as they can wait at Newark for a fare.

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lady1964

M4RKM wrote: »

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I'm always surprised that people seem to fly into Newark, I've never yet found it cheaper than JFK when I'm travelling.


M

If one's husband doesn't read the flight info properly before booking, then one ends up at EWR rather than JFK and denies having done so when asked said flight lands at EWR!!!!!

Of course, had I booked our flights, we'd have gone to JFK

scottishgirl87

M4RKM wrote: »

If you enter the tunnel heading into NYC, during these times, Weekdays: 6-9 a.m., 4-7 p.m., Sat. & Sun.: 12 Noon-8 p.m, Then it's $8, Any other time than the ones listed, it's $6.

Also, if you get a yellow taxi back to Newark, you do have to pay the Toll for the taxi to get back into NYC, as they are unable to pick up at Newark Airport. This should not apply to a prebooked car service, as they can wait at Newark for a fare.

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That's great Mark, thanks!

greenface

Ive noticed more non stop flights comming in and out of Newark Airport(from mankchester) and less in % non stop flights leaving Mankchester to JFK. One thing i really hate is the overnighter on the return. Liverpool used to have a flight in about 1am

M4RKM

greenface wrote: »

Ive noticed more non stop flights comming in and out of Newark Airport(from mankchester) and less in % non stop flights leaving Mankchester to JFK. One thing i really hate is the overnighter on the return. Liverpool used to have a flight in about 1am

Both Delta and American fly MAN/JFK/MAN and only Continental fly MAN/EWR/MAN

Swings and roundabouts really. If you're staying midtown west, port authority, chelsea, then EWR does the trick. If you're thinking of staying in LIC,Queens, Brooklyn, UES, Grand Central, LES, Midtown East, then JFK is a much better choice.

And saying all that, with the amount of miles I've accrued, I'm sticking with Delta into JFK for the forseeable future.

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