Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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Arriving by air
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Arriving by ship
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Arriving by bus
Arriving in New York
Arriving by air
Most international
flights land at John F.
Kennedy Airport and some
at Newark. La Guardia
Airport serves domestic
flights. Cab fares to the
city are a fixed $45 from
Kennedy Airport, $34-$50
from Newark, and $20-$30
from LaGuardia, plus $3.50
toll and tips.
Arriving by train
Amtrak trains from
all parts of the U.S.
arrive at Penn Station,
7th Avenue and 33rd
Street. Long Island
Railroad and New Jersey
Transit commuter trains
also use Penn station,
and MetroNorth regional
trains use Grand Central
Terminal, at Lexington
Avenue and 42nd Street.
Cabs are widely available
at all terminal entrances.
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Amtrak trains: 800 872
7245
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Long Island
Railroad: 718 217 5477
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New Jersey Transit: 973
762 5100
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MetroNorth:
212 532 4900
spaces are nonexistent
and parking expenses
can run to more than $30
a day. Check in advance
with your hotel over the
availability and cost of
parking, and, if necessary,
consider using a suburban
motel located near
convenient transportation
into Manhattan.
Customs
allowances
$100 worth of gifts ($400
for U.S. citizens), one
carton of 200 cigarettes,
100 cigars, and one litre
of liquor may be brought
into the U.S. without
incurring customs fees.
No meat, seeds, growing
plants, or fresh fruit may
be brought in. Prescription
drugs should be clearly
marked. A receipt for any
cameras or laptops will
pre-empt any queries
when you leave. d
U.S.
Customs Service: 800 697
3662. For general
information: 877 CUSTOMS
Limousine service
Several limousine
companies offer private
door-to-door services by
appointment, to or from
the airports, rail, or ship
terminals, at pre-arranged
rates averaging $5-$10
more than taxi fares.
Reputable services in-
clude Carmel and Tel Aviv.
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Carmel: 212 666 6666
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Tel Aviv: 212 777 7777
Supershuttle
Supershuttle vans
operate door-to-door and
are less than limousines
or taxis. They pick up
several passengers so
allow plenty of time. Prices
are $15-22 according to
zip code.
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Supershuttle:
800 358 5826
Arriving by bus
Buses are the least
expensive way to travel
in the U.S. Intercity bus
and commuter lines arrive
at the Port Authority Bus
Terminal. Cabs wait at
the 8th Avenue entrance.
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Port Authority Bus Ter-
minal: 8th Avenue at 42nd
Street
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212 564 8484
Arriving by ship
Cruise ships arrive in
New York at the spacious,
modern NYC Passenger
Ship Terminal. Customs
and immigration officials
are on duty to process
passengers on overseas
cruises. Cabs are found
outside the terminal.
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NYC Passenger Ship
Terminal: 711 10th Avenue
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212 246 5450
Arriving by car
Cars are a liability in
midtown, where parking
Immigration
Landing cards and
customs declaration forms
are usually distributed on
the plane, to be filled out
ready for U.S. customs
and immigration. Foreign
nationals will have to join
a separate (and usually
long) line to have their
passport inspected
at immigration. Most UK
and Canadian passport
holders do not need
visas if staying in the
U.S. for 90 days or
less; always check
with your embassy.
Coach companies
Coaches from the air-
ports to central midtown
points cost $8-$13.
Shared minibuses with
hotel drop-offs cost $13-
$19. Transportation infor-
mation is available at the
baggage checkout areas
in all airports.
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Advance
information: 800 247 7433
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NY-NJ Port Authority:
www.panynj.gov
The new JFK Airtrain connects to the subway system; and the
Newark Airtrain connects with New Jersey trains to Penn Station
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