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Quick trip to NYC: JFK to Manhattan logistics and quick restaurant/street food recs?
Posted on 7/12/25 at 9:56 am
Posted on 7/12/25 at 9:56 am
Going to NYC for 2 nights, mid week, to see a taping of a show. We're flying in late on tuesday (land at midnight) and fly out thursday around 4 (JFK for both).
No hotel yet, i assume we'll stay somewhere in the midtown area, i guess that's near times square.
Best way to get to and from JFK?
Best walkable places to grab a quick bite?
any other pro tips?
yes, i know it's quick an not optimal, it's all our schedules would allow...
No hotel yet, i assume we'll stay somewhere in the midtown area, i guess that's near times square.
Best way to get to and from JFK?
Best walkable places to grab a quick bite?
any other pro tips?
yes, i know it's quick an not optimal, it's all our schedules would allow...
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Posted on 7/12/25 at 10:04 am to Randall Savauge
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We're flying in late on tuesday (land at midnight) and fly out thursday around 4 (JFK for both)
What airline? How much luggage are you bringing?
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Best way to get to and from JFK?
To get to Manhattan, two very easy methods. Take the air train from whatever terminal you're at to Jamaica and then either the E or the LIRR to Penn Station/Grand Central. Because you're coming in at midnight, I would lean taxi (should not be much traffic that late at night). Only reason I asked what terminal is because for ride shares out of some terminals, you have to take a shuttle to a pickup location currently LINK. Not sure you want to add those extra steps for an Uber especially that late at night. For your return, I'd do the E/LIRR to Jamaica to the air train.
Posted on 7/12/25 at 10:09 am to CuseTiger
Delta. Only carry on. Packing light.
Posted on 7/12/25 at 10:31 am to Randall Savauge
Use Dial7 or Carmel to get into the city. Be sure to have cash for a tip
Posted on 7/12/25 at 12:58 pm to Randall Savauge
Uber or taxi into the city then you can train it to JFK. In midtown, NY Pizza Suprema for slices, I just finished off 2 of their slices and it stacks up with the best in NYC. Roberta's if you want a whole pie. Joes Broadway is good pizza too but can have long lines. The Jeffrey in midtown East is a great pub with excellent food.
This post was edited on 7/12/25 at 2:07 pm
Posted on 7/12/25 at 1:18 pm to Randall Savauge
Landing at mightding? Taxi is the easy choice.
Leaving at 4P? Subway (E?) to JFK Air Train, or LIRR from Penn Station to Jamaica and Air Train transfer is there.
At one time you had to buy Air Train tikcets in a huge messy line at Jamaica. That massively sucked donkey balls. See if you can buy ahead or through an app.
Leaving at 4P? Subway (E?) to JFK Air Train, or LIRR from Penn Station to Jamaica and Air Train transfer is there.
At one time you had to buy Air Train tikcets in a huge messy line at Jamaica. That massively sucked donkey balls. See if you can buy ahead or through an app.
Posted on 7/12/25 at 1:28 pm to Randall Savauge
Cab from JFK at midnight is easiest, flat rate around $70. For the return, book Uber or car service by 1 PM.
Quick food near Midtown: Joe’s Pizza (fast, classic slice) Los Tacos No. 1 (inside Times Square food court) Ess-a-Bagel (good breakfast) Skip Times Square food otherwise.
Quick food near Midtown: Joe’s Pizza (fast, classic slice) Los Tacos No. 1 (inside Times Square food court) Ess-a-Bagel (good breakfast) Skip Times Square food otherwise.
Posted on 7/12/25 at 6:41 pm to tsmit44
Thanks for the pointers!
Yes, honesty we’re looking at avoiding any tourist focused stuff.
Yes, honesty we’re looking at avoiding any tourist focused stuff.
Posted on 7/12/25 at 6:44 pm to Randall Savauge
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i assume we'll stay somewhere in the midtown area, i guess that's near times square.
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Yes, honesty we’re looking at avoiding any tourist focused stuff.
You’re doing it wrong.
Posted on 7/13/25 at 11:04 am to Randall Savauge
Where is the show taping? That makes a difference.
Posted on 7/15/25 at 8:48 am to tsmit44
Would i need to book a taxi ahead of time? or just find one at the airport?
Going to a Gutfeld taping.
Going to a Gutfeld taping.
Posted on 7/15/25 at 9:27 am to Randall Savauge
Try to stay somewhere near the financial district if possible, tends to be much quieter at night.
Posted on 7/15/25 at 9:40 am to whoa
booked a hotel, staying at the shoreham on 55th.
Posted on 7/15/25 at 12:13 pm to Randall Savauge
Your location is perfect. We stayed at the Warwick (one block over) on one trip, and it was a great location. You're still in the mix of things, but you're not in the insanity of the Times Square area.
Posted on 7/15/25 at 8:28 pm to Randall Savauge
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quick restaurant
Grand Central Oyster Bar.
Posted on 7/16/25 at 5:26 pm to Randall Savauge
gotta hit Katz deli. I think its still open 24 hours. Best Deli
Posted on 7/16/25 at 7:29 pm to Randall Savauge
If it wasn’t midnight I would go airtrain then subway. Honestly JFK uber is a pain in the arse so cab may work.
My daughter lives on 43rd so if you get more details on destination I can tell you more restaurants.
On the way out I would take the subway.
My daughter lives on 43rd so if you get more details on destination I can tell you more restaurants.
On the way out I would take the subway.
Posted on 7/18/25 at 11:49 am to AbitaFan08
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quote:
i assume we'll stay somewhere in the midtown area, i guess that's near times square.
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Yes, honesty we’re looking at avoiding any tourist focused stuff.
You’re doing it wrong.
i guess what i meant was we were avoiding going to any ultra touristy things and/or waiting in line for stuff. yes, midtown was touristy in general but not times square, statue of liberty levels. we just wanted to walk around, eat a bunch, see some stuff, shop, etc. And we accomplished all we wanted to...
Thanks to everyone who helped! We had a blast! used Dial7 and had a car waiting for us at midnight to bring us to Manhattan. Nicest Indian guy, turns out he grew up near where bobby Jindal's parents were from (he mentioned this when we told him we were from Louisiana).
hung out, walked 40k steps, ate, shopped, sight saw central park, subway to the WTC memorial and around the southern parts of Manhattan, then back to the park then the E train to Jamaica to the air train to our terminal and back home. could not have been more smooth thanks to yall help!
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