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La Guardia to Manhattan - Taxi or Uber?
Posted on 7/6/16 at 8:44 am
Posted on 7/6/16 at 8:44 am
First time in New York today. I need to get to the Financial District. Looks like taxi and uber are about the same price of you factor in tip (~$50-$60).
Suggestions?
Suggestions?
This post was edited on 7/6/16 at 8:45 am
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Posted on 7/6/16 at 8:52 am to StringedInstruments
I bet its pretty close in change. Taxis are so cheap there
Posted on 7/6/16 at 8:54 am to StringedInstruments
uber is cheaper 99/100 times
This post was edited on 7/6/16 at 8:55 am
Posted on 7/6/16 at 9:10 am to StringedInstruments
Can uber even pick you up at La Gaurdia?
Posted on 7/6/16 at 9:22 am to mizslu314
I think so. The company funding my trip suggested it.
Posted on 7/6/16 at 9:41 am to StringedInstruments
I honestly havent used Uber in the city yet(havent lived there in a few years)
However I am back there often and still resort to the tried and true, Taxi or Dial7
However I am back there often and still resort to the tried and true, Taxi or Dial7
Posted on 7/6/16 at 9:45 am to StringedInstruments
Took a trip to NY last month. We used taxi from LGA to hotel and Uber from hotel to LGA.
Uber was $15-20 cheaper and better experience. I would go Uber all the way.
Uber was $15-20 cheaper and better experience. I would go Uber all the way.
Posted on 7/6/16 at 11:53 am to StringedInstruments
uber
Posted on 7/6/16 at 12:39 pm to StringedInstruments
Another cheap and easy option is to take the Q70 bus from LGA to the Roosevelt subway station in Queens. You can buy your subway/bus pass right there at the terminal. I did this two weeks ago and highly recommend. You have access to the E,F,M, & R routes there.
Posted on 7/6/16 at 12:52 pm to StringedInstruments
From what my wife has experienced there in the last few months, Uber is the way to go. I set her up with a Dial 7 reservation which was late and basically a prepaid shitty taxi. We never had bad experiences with Uber in Nola, but she had one in NY as the would be cabbies have an alternate option. Atleast with Uber there is recourse and tracking when the ride is unsatisfactory.
Posted on 7/6/16 at 2:06 pm to StringedInstruments
taxi or use dial7 and get a black car
Posted on 7/6/16 at 2:30 pm to StringedInstruments
Dial 7 Limo. Flat Rate.
Posted on 7/6/16 at 4:26 pm to MSTiger33
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taxi or use dial7 and get a black car
Do this and you won't end up smelling like curry and BO when you get downtown.
Posted on 7/6/16 at 4:58 pm to StringedInstruments
If there is a company funding your trip, why do you care?
A taxi will be easier, maybe $10 higher.
In my experience, you are better off taking a taxi as they know the city much better than uber drivers do.
I take uber/taxis in NYC probably close to 25 times a month to put things in perspective.
A taxi will be easier, maybe $10 higher.
In my experience, you are better off taking a taxi as they know the city much better than uber drivers do.
I take uber/taxis in NYC probably close to 25 times a month to put things in perspective.
This post was edited on 7/6/16 at 4:59 pm
Posted on 7/6/16 at 7:04 pm to hiltacular
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I take uber/taxis in NYC probably close to 25 times a month to put things in perspective.
holy shite, why? i'm at like 5 max
Posted on 7/6/16 at 10:35 pm to StringedInstruments
Taxi from airport uber to airport
Posted on 7/7/16 at 9:12 am to quail man
My work expenses the rides... they would prefer I have access to my phone in a car than not on a train.
Posted on 7/7/16 at 10:57 am to mizslu314
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Can uber even pick you up at La Gaurdia?
Yes. You have to tell them where you are though.
And, Uber will be cheaper.
Posted on 7/7/16 at 1:10 pm to StringedInstruments
I've always used Dial7 black car service in NYC for airport transfers. Clean, on time, and flat rate so they don't mess around.
Posted on 7/8/16 at 6:58 am to hiltacular
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If there is a company funding your trip, why do you care?
Some wording in the email made me worry the ride to and from the airport wasn't covered. "Only thing you're out of pocket for is your ride to and from the airport."
Later the email said save your receipts. Turns out is covered but I didn't want to risk paying more than I needed.
And you are correct about über possibly not know he city well. My driver cost $40 but it took an hour and a half to get from La Guardia to the Financial District. Everyone else with me said it took about 45 for them.
This post was edited on 7/8/16 at 6:58 am
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