JFK to MSG? - Phish.net Forum

Mr_Incompletely 12/27/12 9:46 am

Have a flight arriving at JFK at 6:55 pm. What is the quickest way to get to the show.Subway?taxi?bus?
Thanks everybody

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HARRYHOOD213 12/27/12 9:50 am

Quickest, probably taxi, if $ is not an issue.

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Mr_Incompletely 12/27/12 9:54 am

$ is not an issue when rushing to a show however I dont have the funds for a heli-taxi

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gskatz 12/27/12 9:55 am

taxi would probably be quickest, but there are shuttle buses that run pretty frequently also for much cheaper... bunch of different companies.... ~20 for the shuttle and ~50 for the cab

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Sprachtor 12/27/12 10:02 am

Jakarta to MSG?

Smelling like Indonesia. Any quicker ways than rolling in my 6 4?

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Mr_Incompletely 12/27/12 10:09 am

@gskatz said:

taxi would probably be quickest, but there are shuttle buses that run pretty frequently also for much cheaper... bunch of different companies.... ~20 for the shuttle and ~50 for the cab

Will traffic be an issue.KNow its tough to predict but will either method of transportation take more than 60 mins?

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gskatz 12/27/12 10:12 am

@Mr_Incompletely said:

@gskatz said:
taxi would probably be quickest, but there are shuttle buses that run pretty frequently also for much cheaper... bunch of different companies.... ~20 for the shuttle and ~50 for the cab
Will traffic be an issue.KNow its tough to predict but will either method of transportation take more than 60 mins?

I'm not an NYC local, so I can't really tell you. Spring Break week in mid march last year it took about 35 minutes to go from LGA to Grand Central. So maby 45-55 from JFK

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Sprachtor 12/27/12 10:15 am

@Mr_Incompletely said:

@gskatz said:
taxi would probably be quickest, but there are shuttle buses that run pretty frequently also for much cheaper... bunch of different companies.... ~20 for the shuttle and ~50 for the cab
Will traffic be an issue.KNow its tough to predict but will either method of transportation take more than 60 mins?

If everything goes well you will be to your seat about 8:15-8:25.

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SaucyDump 12/27/12 10:49 am

here are subway options (would take the AirTran to subway station)

http://www.nysubway.com/airport/jfk.html#rail

this will avoid the fear of traffic

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Mr_Incompletely 12/27/12 10:54 am

so now Im thinking subway...

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Phakemike 12/27/12 11:02 am

airtrain to the subway, that time on a weeknight the trains will be running pretty regularly, its been a while but i think you take the C to one of the red trains 1,2,3 that will take you right to penn, would be less then an hour no traffic

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SaucyDump 12/27/12 11:07 am

i've always done:
airtran -> jamaica station
e train -> port authority (in your case you would go to penn station)
there is an express e train that runs too so it would make it even faster if you got on that

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PowerPoodle 12/27/12 12:20 pm

Another option, slightly more expensive than the AirTrain + subway, but nicer, faster, and more convenient:

AirTrain to Jamaica Station (same as you'd do for the subway).
Jamaica --> Penn Station via the LIRR. This is a commuter train, nicer and more direct than the subway, faster (20 minutes vs. 35+ minutes for the subway), and takes you *directly to MSG*.

That's probably what I would do if I was in your shoes. Airport --> MSG entrance time should be reliably under an hour. Cost is $11.25 total (vs. $7.75 for the AirTrain / subway combo). Look up the schedule
here, but I see trains leaving Jamaica at 7:15, 7:29, 7:33, 7:50, 8:03, etc.

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PowerPoodle 12/27/12 12:24 pm

If you choose the AirTrain / subway combo instead, the only way to do this is to take the E train from Jamaica straight to 34th St / Penn Station (which is MSG). The E runs super-express through Queens, i.e. about half the route. Total subway time (not counting the AirTrain) will be 35+ minutes.

I still recommend the LIRR option, though.

Both of these options should be reliable, time-wise, and avoid the unpredictability of auto traffic at that time.

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Mr_Incompletely 12/27/12 12:55 pm

thanks guys you are all really the best.seriously the best.I will post as SOON as I walk in the doors before hearing my first Icculus.
you have been warned NYC

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Mr_Incompletely 12/28/12 3:40 pm

Heading to airport now.Will update you when I get back on the train and enter the GAAAAADEN. thanks everybody I owe a few of you a drink.
God Speed Ahead!

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BigPimpinNYC 12/28/12 3:48 pm

Good luck buddy, glad we could hlep (oops, already drinking)

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YorkvilleBeerLover 12/28/12 3:58 pm

1 hour to go

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careful_w_that_axe_Miller 12/28/12 4:06 pm

@SaucyDump said:

here are subway options (would take the AirTran to subway station)

http://www.nysubway.com/airport/jfk.html#rail

this will avoid the fear of traffic

Good info man thank you. Helicopter is only $160? Done.

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TakeMeToYourLeader 12/28/12 4:22 pm

LIRR is easily the best option. It takes 22 mins from Jamaica Station, direct shot to Penn Station.

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Mr_Incompletely 12/28/12 4:39 pm

Thanks guys im a big city noob.will update everybody sooner than later I hope.just remember if they open with the sloth or icculus and im not there im gonna need some encouragement or ill hang myself.

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SaucyDump 12/28/12 5:34 pm

Good luck!

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Mr_Incompletely 12/28/12 5:43 pm

Flight has been delayed for 20 minutes fter we boarded so hopefully thys not an hour

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Mr_Incompletely 12/28/12 7:25 pm

Landed and heading towards jamaica now.
Getting close to crunch time

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Mr_Incompletely 12/28/12 7:51 pm

On the LIRR!!!

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Mr_Incompletely 12/29/12 1:47 am

Didnt miss a note bitches.thanks for all the help.going to bars in am if anyone on here who hooked me up wsnts a drink on me pm me.your the best!!!
Chhhhyeaaaa

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SaucyDump 12/29/12 3:34 am

Did anyone else take the Helicopter to MSG?
and glad you made it!

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