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Car service in New York vs train.
Posted on 4/6/22 at 4:00 pm
Posted on 4/6/22 at 4:00 pm
Every time I travel to NYC I fly United to Newark. Usually taking the train to Grand Central Station.
I have an apartment I rented in Hells Kitchen in June, wondering if a car service is the way to go. Looks like only $130 or so for an Escalade. The train is $13pp x 4.
But then have to subway to 52nd street (probably too hot to walk from 30th to 52nd).
Anyone have any car service recommendations from Newark. Any horror stories?
If I pay for inside pick up with they be standing inside with a sign? That would be cool.
The whole trip is still somewhat of a surprise for our girls. I have three Broadway tickets set already. (musicman, beetlegeuse, mormon) Would like to splurge a little for the extras. Just trying to see if there are hidden negatives with car service.
I have an apartment I rented in Hells Kitchen in June, wondering if a car service is the way to go. Looks like only $130 or so for an Escalade. The train is $13pp x 4.
But then have to subway to 52nd street (probably too hot to walk from 30th to 52nd).
Anyone have any car service recommendations from Newark. Any horror stories?
If I pay for inside pick up with they be standing inside with a sign? That would be cool.
The whole trip is still somewhat of a surprise for our girls. I have three Broadway tickets set already. (musicman, beetlegeuse, mormon) Would like to splurge a little for the extras. Just trying to see if there are hidden negatives with car service.
Posted on 4/6/22 at 4:15 pm to Napoleon
Dial-7 or Carmel. Both are great. Nice vehicles, punctual, friendly drivers, decent prices. Definitely worth the upcharge over the train if you're coming in from EWR.
Edit: you should be able to do one way for less than $130 including tip with either of these companies.
Edit: you should be able to do one way for less than $130 including tip with either of these companies.
This post was edited on 4/6/22 at 4:17 pm
Posted on 4/6/22 at 5:31 pm to Napoleon
FWIW, I lived in NYC for several years and mainly used cabs or Uber if we needed the room.
Dealing with luggage and a crew of people, just get the car service. Dial 7 has been around for awhile but I’ve had mixed results with them and every service. Your experience is the luck of the draw. Sometimes that Escalade is brand new with an experienced driver, sometimes it’s a beat to shite Tahoe with a driver that won’t know his way from the airport to GC. Without fail, you will order that XL vehicle and the back seats will be folded down and the driver will complain about putting them up.
Dealing with luggage and a crew of people, just get the car service. Dial 7 has been around for awhile but I’ve had mixed results with them and every service. Your experience is the luck of the draw. Sometimes that Escalade is brand new with an experienced driver, sometimes it’s a beat to shite Tahoe with a driver that won’t know his way from the airport to GC. Without fail, you will order that XL vehicle and the back seats will be folded down and the driver will complain about putting them up.
Posted on 4/6/22 at 5:33 pm to tigercross
Cars are cheaper but we have two adults and two teens and need a limo or suv which is more.
Posted on 4/6/22 at 5:43 pm to Napoleon
$168.35 is the quote including tolls, port fee and taxes not tip. I would guess tip would be 30-40$.
Carmel is $90 + tax and tolls.
Carmel is $90 + tax and tolls.
This post was edited on 4/6/22 at 5:50 pm
Posted on 4/6/22 at 9:43 pm to tigercross
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Dial-7
We always use Dial 7.
Posted on 4/7/22 at 10:20 am to Napoleon
I use Carmel and have never had a problem or been disappointed. Limos are cheesy? Uber has become more expensive. I just booked next week’s Carmel from LGA to financial district and did a luxury sedan for 49. Don’t need the luxury but it was 5$ more and I’ll hopefully avoid a camry. All of my nyc trips are for pleasure and often include my teen daughter. Sometimes with Carmel they will choose a higher category such as an suv. I am sure you can specify black car if you’d like.
Posted on 4/7/22 at 10:58 am to Napoleon
I've always used Dial7 for airport transfers to NYC. Yes if you choose indoor pickup the driver will be waiting outside of baggage claim with your last name on an iPad.
This post was edited on 4/7/22 at 11:10 am
Posted on 4/7/22 at 8:45 pm to Napoleon
All depends on time of day and traffic. I’d take the train to Penn Station then Uber black XL up to your apt. Getting on to Manhattan is a PITA in any car some days.
Posted on 4/7/22 at 9:01 pm to Napoleon
Dial 7 is reliable, good rates, decent vehicles and is a set price. I took an Uber from LaGuardia to midtown and was stuck in rush hour gridlock traffic. The Uber meter kept running and it doubled the estimated price. I was on the company dime, so I didn’t care about the price but would’ve been pissed if I was paying.
Posted on 4/7/22 at 11:50 pm to tadman
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All depends on time of day and traffic. I’d take the train to Penn Station then Uber black XL up to your apt. Getting on to Manhattan is a PITA in any car some days.
Absolutely!! Friday afternoons… always take the train. 2hr trips to JFK in stop and go traffic is no way to start a vacation.
Posted on 4/8/22 at 9:30 am to pjab
Depends on if I am traveling solo or with others and time of day. When traveling solo to NYC (Newark or JFK) I will always take a train to Manhattan unless its really, really late. LGA is a little more complicated, but doing the subway/bus combo usually works fine, and its still faster than being in a car when traffic is bad, which is half the day.
When traveling with family/others I will use a car service, 100% to/from LGA and probably 75% from JFK/Newark. Dial 7 has been fine for me.
When traveling with family/others I will use a car service, 100% to/from LGA and probably 75% from JFK/Newark. Dial 7 has been fine for me.
Posted on 4/8/22 at 10:17 am to NOLALGD
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LGA is a little more complicated, but doing the subway/bus combo usually works fine
This is good advice, too. N/W train to Ditmars and then cab to LGA. If you're hungry there are plenty of really good family restaurants under the Ditmars station.
Posted on 4/8/22 at 9:57 pm to NOLALGD
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When traveling solo to NYC (Newark or JFK) I will always take a train to Manhattan unless its really, really late. … When traveling with family/others I will use a car service.
It’s so frustrating that only able bodied males can use the most efficient transportation option. “I’d hop a cheap train, but since you weak drag-asses are with me, we’ll be hiring a $$$ car.”
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