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elfinto09:25 UTC20 Mar 2007

Hi,

I'm scheduled to arrive in New York on Thursday. I will be transporting a bicycle in a box.
I want to get from JFK to a Manhattan hostel with the minimum amount of hassle.

So, what's the best way to travel - bus or rail? And where should I stay?

Your advice is much appreciated.

Fintan

ianw670510:45 UTC20 Mar 2007

Are you familiar with <a target=new class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.hostelz.com/hostels/USA/New-York/New-York-City">hostelz.com</a>? It provides user reviews for virtually all hostels. For a major world city with so many young visitors, NYC does not do hostels very well at all. The HI Hostel on the Upper West Side rates fairly well however. We stayed at the Chelsea International and it was just okay - very small double rooms and facilities, but clean enough, and nicely located.

ejpiii18:49 UTC20 Mar 2007

I travel a lot in NYC with tools. IMHO getting into and out of the subway would be tough with a bike carrier AND other luggage. Ditto with the bus IMHO. Cab it would be my best choice.

Ed

elfinto21:44 UTC20 Mar 2007

Are there left luggage facilities at Grand Central or Penn Station?

websterella21:57 UTC20 Mar 2007

No left luggage facilities at GCS or Penn but there's this, near Penn

Paid Luggage Storage
Enjoy NYC with your hands free! J & S Rent-A-Locker lets you store your bags daily for only $5 per bag. You may even rent a locker from only $29 a month. They have a great Midtown location, between 7th and Broadway. 147 W. 35th St., just one block from Macy's. 212-947-0026

susiegirl723:14 UTC20 Mar 2007

You're coming to New York tomorrow and you don't have a reservation? I'd focus on that issue first.

yaguri06:03 UTC21 Mar 2007

I could fathom (maybe!) getting a bike on the AirTrain to Jamaica and on an LIRR train to Penn Station, if your other luggage was easily handled. Definitely NOT on a subway or bus though. But I'd recommend unboxing it, paying for a cab, and putting the bike in the trunk and wheel on the seat next to you.

gtlawgirl200601:34 UTC23 Mar 2007

Another option which is cheaper than a cab but easier than the subway is a shared van service...

http://www.supershuttle.com/</a><BR><BR>Under $20 from JFK to Manhattan.

A taxi will cost you $45 plus tolls (flat rate from JFK).

johnavery07:23 UTC31 Mar 2007

Subway no problem as long as you can carry it.

pricklyfish08:32 UTC31 Mar 2007

I'd try SuperShuttle as well. Very cheap and very reliable.

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elfinto09:25 UTC20 Mar 2007	Hi, I'm scheduled to arrive in New York on Thursday. I will be transporting a bicycle in a box. I want to get from JFK to a Manhattan hostel with the minimum amount of hassle. So, what's the best way to travel - bus or rail? And where should I stay? Your advice is much appreciated. Fintan
ianw670510:45 UTC20 Mar 2007	Are you familiar with <a target=new class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.hostelz.com/hostels/USA/New-York/New-York-City">hostelz.com</a>? It provides user reviews for virtually all hostels. For a major world city with so many young visitors, NYC does not do hostels very well at all. The HI Hostel on the Upper West Side rates fairly well however. We stayed at the Chelsea International and it was just okay - very small double rooms and facilities, but clean enough, and nicely located.	1
ejpiii18:49 UTC20 Mar 2007	I travel a lot in NYC with tools. IMHO getting into and out of the subway would be tough with a bike carrier AND other luggage. Ditto with the bus IMHO. Cab it would be my best choice. Ed	2
elfinto21:44 UTC20 Mar 2007	Are there left luggage facilities at Grand Central or Penn Station?	3
websterella21:57 UTC20 Mar 2007	No left luggage facilities at GCS or Penn but there's this, near Penn Paid Luggage Storage Enjoy NYC with your hands free! J & S Rent-A-Locker lets you store your bags daily for only $5 per bag. You may even rent a locker from only $29 a month. They have a great Midtown location, between 7th and Broadway. 147 W. 35th St., just one block from Macy's. 212-947-0026	4
susiegirl723:14 UTC20 Mar 2007	You're coming to New York tomorrow and you don't have a reservation? I'd focus on that issue first.	5
yaguri06:03 UTC21 Mar 2007	I could fathom (maybe!) getting a bike on the AirTrain to Jamaica and on an LIRR train to Penn Station, if your other luggage was easily handled. Definitely NOT on a subway or bus though. But I'd recommend unboxing it, paying for a cab, and putting the bike in the trunk and wheel on the seat next to you.	6
gtlawgirl200601:34 UTC23 Mar 2007	Another option which is cheaper than a cab but easier than the subway is a shared van service... http://www.supershuttle.com/</a><BR><BR>Under $20 from JFK to Manhattan. A taxi will cost you $45 plus tolls (flat rate from JFK).	7
johnavery07:23 UTC31 Mar 2007	Subway no problem as long as you can carry it.	8
pricklyfish08:32 UTC31 Mar 2007	I'd try SuperShuttle as well. Very cheap and very reliable.	9

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