do not want to be lost in newyorK!

**Fri Jan 06, 2006 3:25 pm**

When I visited NYC I had the opportunity to use both Newark and JFK. On both occasions we used a direct shuttle bus to (and later from) the Porth Authority Bus Terminal which is close to Times Square. Worked very well, I don't remember the exact cost but it was cheap compared with the taxis and you didn't have to go through the hassle of subway riding with plenty of luggage. Will probably be my preferred choice if I ever get to go back.

**Fri Jan 06, 2006 10:18 pm**

and from bus terminal you just get taxi??

**Sat Jan 07, 2006 1:01 am**

Well we walked, I believe the hotel was on 47th Street so it was close to the Port Authority. Taxi is probably best if you stay further away.

**Sat Jan 07, 2006 2:03 pm**

Anonymous wrote:Well we walked, I believe the hotel was on 47th Street so it was close to the Port Authority. Taxi is probably best if you stay further away.

If in doubt, NEVER rely on a New York cabbie to know your destination, it can only end in tears.

Here is the correct way to address a New York cabbie.

"Empire State Building please. That's a very tall building on 34th STREET. Remember the movie King Kong?"

**Sat Jan 07, 2006 2:26 pm**

philipchevron wrote:"Empire State Building please. That's a very tall building on 34th STREET. Remember the movie King Kong?"

**Sat Jan 07, 2006 2:48 pm**

philipchevron wrote:
If in doubt, NEVER rely on a New York cabbie to know your destination, it can only end in tears."

The man speaks the truth.

Always, always know the cross street of your destination, i.e., if your staying at 234 West 47th St, you need to know that it's between 7th and 8th Avenues and that is what you tell the cabbie.

Act like you know where you're going if you do not. This will hopefully deter the driver from taking you out of your way. It's easy to spot a tourist, and a tourist often means they have no clue where they're going.

So do yourself a favor and look up the addresses of your destination on Yahoo or Google maps. I'd also suggest buying a good street map before getting here so you have a chance to get a sense of where things are. You'll likely find you can walk to most destinations once you are in Manhattan.

**Sat Jan 07, 2006 5:07 pm**

yeah get a map, i live in new york state and still can't make my way around nyc. haha.

**Mon Jan 09, 2006 12:21 am**

all good advice. now can i get some of you big guys to help me with my luggage???? (have i no shame? ) :oops:

**Mon Jan 09, 2006 12:23 am**

and yes--knowing the cross streets is vital!!

**Mon Jan 09, 2006 1:58 am**

ok--now we need help with hotels. very expensive i know but suggestions would be helpful

**Mon Jan 09, 2006 4:35 am**

http://www.bigapplehostel.com/ THE BEST DEAL YET!!! and transportation to hostel with supershuttle from airport

**Mon Jan 09, 2006 6:00 pm**

by Super-Shuttle
from JFK Airport $17.00
from LaGuardia Airport $15.00
from Newark Airport $ 17.00
Just claim your luggage upon arrival. Then proceed to the Ground Transportation Desk and ask for the Super Shuttle. They will arrange SuperShuttle transportation directly to the hostel.

**Tue Jan 10, 2006 2:17 am**

I lost track of the thread on where to stay in NY. Can someone either point me there or maybe its worth reviving the conversation. I'm now planning to come to NYC (have not locked in on a ticket but have a couple of good leads).

I'd like to stay within a half mile of Times Square so I can walk (or dance, or whatever strikes me at the time).

... in for a pound!

**Tue Jan 10, 2006 7:23 am**

http://www.milfordplaza.com was the hotel discussed earlier on. i have checked prices and it can range from 150.00--to 200.00 a night. type in times square hotels and you find most hotels that are in the lower price range are stiill over 150.00. ouch--gotta hurt! hostels are not such a bad idea afterall....

**Tue Jan 10, 2006 12:27 pm**

lostgirl wrote:www.milfordplaza.com was the hotel discussed earlier on. i have checked prices and it can range from 150.00--to 200.00 a night. type in times square hotels and you find most hotels that are in the lower price range are stiill over 150.00. ouch--gotta hurt! hostels are not such a bad idea afterall....

Thanks lost girl. Now look at you! Not lost at all, and helping someone else to get around the Big Apple. Where are you coming from, if you don't mind me askin?

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