Airport Shuttle

After one too many close calls with the MTA (read: nightmare subway trips), I have been using the NY Airport Shuttle as my preferred mode of transportation to the airport. Although it's nice to take a cab for early flights, with this bus there's no guessing on the fare ($12 to LGA, $15 to JFK) and it's satisfying to sit next to on-the-meter people in cabs when you get stuck in traffic. It's ok to yell "suckers!" at them. The buses are usually empty, anyway.

Buses run every 20 minutes and pick up from Midtown. I usually catch one at the Port Authority and I'm always surprised at how quickly we get to La Guardia. The website (www.nyairportservice.com) has schedules and pick up/drop off locations. You can purchase tickets on the bus and if you still have your student ID card (NEVER throw that away!), discounted tickets are available at the Grand Central office. Hey, we're all students of life, right?

Bottom Line: Cheap, reliable transportation to LGA and JFK
Picks up at the Port Authority, Bryant Park and Penn Station
LGA: $12 one-way, $21 round trip
JFK: $15 one-way, $27 round trip