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@Neville60001

5 ай бұрын

I've got to say, this bus is similar to our airport bus run by the TTC (Toronto Transit Commission) that goes over the highway and then comes into the city to stop off at Kipling subway station.

The cost savings is worth it depending on a few things. One, you know what you're doing with the transporation system, two you aren't in a rush. Three, it depends on traffic in general. A taxi or uber will still have to deal with traffic so you might not save that much time. I've done both city transit from the airport and taxi, but from LaGuardia, though it seems very similar since they're both on Long Island. The real advantage to taking a taxi is you don't deal with the crowds. Otherwise just save yourself 70 bucks and chill out on the bus/subway. And ask questions if you're not sure. The locals will usually help you no problem.

I tried this route once after a flight back from San Diego, but it was on a weekday, and it took me 2 hrs and 59 minutes just to get to 42nd St-Port Authority, and then I had another 25 minute ride to Washington Heights on the A line. I highly recommend the JFK ➡️Air Train➡️LIRR if you are coming into Manhattan. Even during weekday rush hours, I find that it's the fastest trip.

@eattherich9215

7 ай бұрын

I did the Air train/LIRR on my first visit to NYC. I travelled light, but there was no way I was going to spring for a taxi/ride service and pay the high fare.

@ahmadfrw1

7 ай бұрын

I definitely agree that AIRTRAIN to LIRR is the fastest way to Manhattan.

@robertlunderwood

7 ай бұрын

I always do Airtrain to LIRR. If you knew you were going to be taking the A, why not just take it from Howard Beach?

@ahmadfrw1

7 ай бұрын

@@robertlunderwood Take LIRR to Penn Station and transfer to the (A). That's faster.

@97nelsn

7 ай бұрын

I did LIRR to AirTrain (by way of NJTransit) when I went to LA via JFK back in 2019 and I’d do it again to not pay the Uber and taxi markups/tolls.

As someone who lives within the Q10 bus route, I’d highly recommend everyone who’s at the airport and just wants to take the subway to use the Q10 Limited. It has fewer stops, so it’ll save u a lot of time cuz most of the time the regular bus stops very frequently due it also being used by people from south Queens to get to the subway stops!

If I was going to JFK Airport, likely transporting a couple large rolling suitcases plus carry-on & backpack, I would probably stump for the AirTrain, especially now its on OMNY rather then trying to get all that on/off a city bus without luggage racks. However, I think the proper question is to ask why does the AirTrain charges ~3x the regular transit fare? other then that because the PANYNJ can. The system opened almost exactly 20yrs ago to the day, surely a lower price could be implemented, or at least give the people back their transfer

0:46 You can use the Air Train to help travel near a subway station without paying the Air Train fare. Take the Howard Beach-JFK to exit Lefferts Station (Air Train Station) and walk (5-10 minutes) to Howard beach station (A Train).

@eattherich9215

7 ай бұрын

Urban Caffeine explained this in a previous video.

@fastfoodisgross

7 ай бұрын

LMAO it looks like you just have to walk across the parking lot. Im guessing theres entrance to the A train from the parking lot that bypasses the airtrain fee?

@OwlGreene

7 ай бұрын

​@@fastfoodisgrossThere's more to it than that. Unless ur a str8 G, and know exactly where u are... put it this way, when I got off at Lefferts I decided to walk all the way past the racetrack to the conduit station.

@darbas57

6 ай бұрын

You can get off at lefferts boulevard and take the A train. A Short bus ride, long train ride.

I would definitely do the AirTrain to Subway, especially after a cross country trip. Also thank you for these videos, I really appreciate them.

I have lived in NY for close to 20 years and I have never even considered this route.. Thanks for sharing!

Note, if you walk forward (west) from the bus stop, there is an accessible entrance to Kew Gardens station. There are also elevators from the mezzanine down to the platforms.

@davidburrow5895

7 ай бұрын

51st & Lex is also accessible. You just need to follow the signs for the elevators. I do agree that it's worth paying the AirTrain fare to just go to Jamaica and take either the LIRR or E-train from there.

I usually just go to EWR, because I live near the 33rd St PATH station. I take the PATH to Newark Penn & take a bus from there to EWR. $4.50 all together & it’s only about 20 extra minutes.

@ac3115

7 ай бұрын

The 62 bus has been a hidden secret. Now that people can easily find out by doing little research. Of course PANYNJ would want people to ride EWR Air train for $$$.

My family of four is traveling to NYC in a couple weeks and your videos have been extremely helpful. We are flying into JFK, and I think we will definitely be taking a taxi to Midtown. Haha!

this route would actually be an amazing introduction to NYC if I was arriving there for the first time and wasn't in a rush anywhere... I always love seeing how the locals live when I travel and this route seems to show that a lot, especially the bus trip :)

@JimAllen-Persona

7 ай бұрын

Well, you’ll be seeing a lot of traffic.

Hi Thea, what an adventure! Thanks for giving us an idea what's its liked to travel from JFK to Manhattan by air train, NYC bus, and subway. Great video, as always. 41st liked 👍 I had never been on an air plane in my life. I have been to JFK a few times to pick up a friend. I lived about 90 minutes from JFK (I lived in NJ) I once drove to JFK 2 times to pick up my friend (he missed is flight) I drove back home and hours later drove back to JFK to pick up my friend. This was in the early 90's (no cell phones) Long story short I bet not that many people would drive to JFK two times to pick up a friend that has missed his flight home. He was happy I was still nice enough to come back and pick him up. Luckily the traffic wasn't that bad on a weekday. He treated me to dinner and drinks when we both got back to NJ. There's no way I would do that today driving to JFK because there's too much traffic on the road. Take care Thea have a great day 😎 👍

@JimAllen-Persona

7 ай бұрын

Traffic sucks but it is what it is. Last time I was at JFK pickup it took me forever to get out if the cell phone lot - which was packed. Curbside pickup at Terminal 8 was brutal. Only had to drop off/pickup at EWR once and it was in the morning drop-off/late night pickup (I live out by where Long Island forks). LGA is a lot better now. BTW - no matter how bad the traffic is OUTSIDE the terminal, its better than the TSA line.

Love Thea slide the luggage under the turnstile and walk thru!! ❤😊 I want to go with Thea to a Yankees game!!❤😊

I did this in February thanks your previous video and did the same coming in from Newark. Saved a lot of money.

I’ll reach JFK at 9 AM so I’ll have plenty of time to hotel checkIn.. I’ll definitely give it a go 👍👍

Very nice I like your style ❤

Thank you for this video. It was a great help in my recent trip to New York City. Can you make a video on getting back from Manhattan to NYC?

I’d probably take this route just because I find uncommon transit routes interesting!

Oof, what a slog haha. I appreciate the time and dedication to the cause! I would cough up the extra $$ and take the LIRR 10 times out of 10 myself.

You are awesome. I thought I knew every trick of the MTA....I didn't know this one...however.....not in College anymore so nah..but dope tip🎉

omg the SHOWTIME! guys were on the E 🕺

I agree with you. When you travel light, you can take this option. If you travel with heavy or large luggage I prefer the AirTrain + LIRR. I know it's almost the most expensive option, but everything is accessible. This year as I was in New York, I had an Hotel was near Grand Central, so AirTrain + LIRR was the best option.

great video! i would love an Urban Caffeine tries Blade helicopter video lol

That's quite an adventure. Last time I departed from JFK was by city bus then the A train to Manhattan. Free transfer. And it took about as long.

I had to go for my Global Entry interview at JFK recently and I was initially going to take the A train to the Air Train, but Google maps told me about taking the 3 train to New Lots then getting the B15 to the Lefferts BLVD Air Train station. As a born an raised New Yorker, I was shocked that this part of the Air Train was free and had no idea. Sure its out of the way, but depending on where you live in the city (Queens BK pretty easy, Bronx or the City not as much) this is a very good option. And as you noted, as long as your not carrying too much luggage. Uber/Lyft is always easier but if its not too much pressure, why not hop on the bus! Thanks for the great video as always!

@ac3115

7 ай бұрын

I prefer B15 and 3 train as well! Especially for Lower Manhattan, and the best part about B15 is the bus ride only takes about 20 minutes.

I'd say yes at least once. And that's because I took this route just over a week ago as I was staying in Long Island City (Court Square) so this was a no brainer to save money

Thanks for sharing. All those stairs though!! Lol. That's something to consider as first timers with teens and luggages. 😅 I would probably want to cut the time by half and pay the $8 ish. Thanks.

I was a regular of the Q10 back in the day. They do have a limited Q10 as well.

One thing I will note, since you brought up the stops for the A, J, and Z: These are great options if you're trying to go from JFK airport to Brooklyn! All three of those trains go into Brooklyn before going to Downtown Manhattan, but the E will go directly to Midtown.

Loved your video and the capture of a turnstile jumper😅 I, personally, fly into LaGuardia each trip into town and just take Uber. It is easier for me.The one thing the airports really need to do is work with the MTA to simplify the process.

This the best option if you’re not in the rush or not going far. I’ve done this twice while I was living in Parkchester in the Bronx. I can only use this route if I’m landing in JFK but if I’m flying out of JFK I would take the Q44 SBS and pay an extra airtrain fare at Jamaica

@ahmadfrw1

7 ай бұрын

As I stated, until the Queens Bus Network is redesigned, you'll have to take the Q44 SBS to Sutphin/Archer, transfer to the Q9 to Rockaway Blvd, transfer to the Q10 to Lefferts Blvd AIRTRAIN and transfer to the AIRTRAIN. The Q3 is just a long-winded route between Jamaica and JFK Airport via Farmers Blvd.

The Green Line usually stops at all the terminals so that's one less obstacle (although it looked like the federal circle transfer didn't take much time)

You should also do an episode on getting from EWR to manhattan midtown without airtrain

There is a Limited version of the Q10 that is faster but the schedule seems to be erratic. I generally change to the A train at Liberty Ave if I want to go to lower Manhattan, or the E/F train at Kew Gardens if I'm going to midtown.

You should visit the Port Authority Bus Terminal and Fulton Center

Since my trips, to NYC, are usually fairly short I much prefer to pay the extra to take the LIRR from Jamaica to Penn Station 😃

That Air train normally ran every 2-5 minutes during the day before the AIRPORT construction started. That one thing I missed. I hope they can bring back those every 2-5 minutes service one day (Maybe after 2030 once the full airport construction ends).

Thank you, Thea, for doing this route so I don't have to experience it. I'll take the Airtrain to Jamaica and LIRR to Penn Station and pay $13.25 for a pretty seamless ride to Manhattan in ~80 minutes rather than ~150 minutes via Q-10/E subway to Penn Station and pay the extra $10.35. I pack light. I can't imagine lugging baggage around on that route.

@Avgeek1564

7 ай бұрын

Ditto.

Loved the Q10! Got off my 'A' train job at Lefferts, rode to Union Tpke, went home to Roosevelt. Is it longer or more expensive to ride to Jamaica, cut out the bus ride?

There are less stops on the E/F unless they decide to run those trains along the local track. The MTA has been randomly doing that recently along the Queens Boulevard line which annoys me when I am trying to get into the city fast.

i do this often, but when weather is good, skipping the q10 bit and walk to aqueduct N conduit ave for the A train. You will have one flight of steps to walk here (so plan accordingly for your fitness/bag weight). Walk is 15-20 mins. Not the nicest, but not the worst. 10-20 mins for airtrain part (depending on wait for train), 15-20 mins for 0.9 mi walk, 55-70 mins train to PABT (depending on wait). As little as 90 mins, as much as 120 mins once. Since transfers aren't timed, I skip transfers whenever possible.

@esgee3829

7 ай бұрын

if weather is bad, i go for a faster/dryer/more temperate/but expensive option like airtrain/lirr

Is there direct access from the Howard Beach MTA to the long- term parking lot? There used to be access back in the day.

Personally I'd just transfer to the LIRR at Jamaica

I like doing the Airtrain and LIRR route. Better car sets and room for your bags on the LIRR even though pricier

I'm a regular of the Q10 (but I only travel backpack)

This confirmed that cheap is good if your time is not worth anything. When I travel to NYC, I'm on an experience clock countdown timer and this type of travel cuts into the good times to be had in Manhattan.

From Detroit, cheap easy nonstops to EWR, JFK and LGA are all available. Last time, I flew to LGA and took a slow local bus to the N train at Astoria Blvd. I think that trip to midtown manhattan took about an hour. Certainly less than your 2-hour trip from JFK. Which NYC-area airport would you recommend for next time?

@JimAllen-Persona

7 ай бұрын

I don’t know if I’d recommend it, but I’d like to try EWR. They have an air train light rail similar to JFK that connects to the Amtrak Northeast Corridor. Would be interesting to compare the two.

I am always thinking about saving money on transit, but for me to do that would take even longer if I used the bus. I am off the D train which means taking the A train into Manhattan or taking the C, getting off at a local stop in Brooklyn, then walking to the D train, which doesn't save money since I left the system.

Is there Q3 bus in JFK ? please review about Q3 bus- metro Orange line.

Carrying luggage if it's small like the one you had, yes, I'd absolutely would want to save and spend 2.90. My trip is coming up, and my luggage is bigger. I'd get a hotel near the airport and use the hotel shuttle from the airport to the hotel. My reasoning for going to Manhattan from the airport with luggage would be to check in at a hotel in Manhattan. Sorry, I wasn't trying to put a damper on the video, which I enjoyed very much. I love the content. Keep up the good work. Thank you.

In my 30 years, of which a lot was worked on the 'A' and 'C' lines, I rarely took as long as people seem to complain it takes. The running time for an 'A' express from Howard Beach is 1hr12min to...207th St! They were my favorite lines because they were so fast compared to anything the BMT had or the Queens Corridor. BTW, file this under "JFK Express Assassination". The Perpetrators? The good people of Howard Beach, who used the train as their personal $5 ride. Lined the station like veteran LIRRers. No airport people could get on. JFK complained, no resolution was found, and was scrapped.

Did you have to unlock your phone to pay OMNY? On iPhone/watch you can set express transit to not need to unlock do you know if Android has a feature like that for my android friends?

Good thing I buy a 30-day unlimited for both the Airtrain ($40) & subway/bus ($132), but that’s only if you use Metrocards. I use both of them a lot.

We are a family of 3 who will be visiting nyc for 8 days, so I was thinking on purchasing the 7 day unlimited metro card for each, and for the last day to just charge rides to one of them and use for the three of us, am I correct? What do you suggest? Thanks.

It looks like that Q10 bus you took also has USB ports if you need to charge your phone.

Thats B15 --> (3) clocks in at 1 hour and 30 minutes; Q10 --> (A) clocks in at 1 hour and 10 minutes to 1 hour and 20 minutes - both options for Lower Manhattan. Q10 --> (E) and (F) clocks in at 1 hour and 20 minutes - option for Times Square. Wait for the Brooklyn and Queens Bus Redesign Final Drafts. If you're going to The Bronx via the current Network, you'll need 2 buses to link with the Q44 SBS (on the Redesign, the Q10 will connect with the Q44 SBS at Jewel Avenue and Main Street) as the Q3 is a long-winded route via Farmers Blvd. Best option is to take the Q10 to the Q9 (timed transfer as the Q9 is infrequent) to the Q44 SBS. The Brooklyn Bus Redesign will have the new B55 SBS to JFK Airport, which better benefits Brooklyn.

@ahmadfrw1

7 ай бұрын

Here's my video using the current network from JFK Airport to many NYC areas: kzread.info/dash/bejne/fWGHrrujddSygc4.html

I’m pretty cheap but this seems like torcher lol. I’ll just stick with LGA free bus!

never realized there was such an inexpensive choice. Happy 10th day of Transit

I read somewhere that it was possible to go down from the AirTrain one stop before the subway stations and to do a 10-15min walk to them so that you avoid paying the 8$. Is it really possible ? Idk, but you can try

I don't want to assume but is it the same cost and experience if you're traveling from Manhattan to JFK?

❤ It's always good to be as careful with your money as possible, so I would sit on public transportation just to pay the $2.90. Unless I had it, and I was in some kind of rush. I would pay more.

Worth it! Spend the $100 on food or fun!

It’s what JFK LIRR has. LIRR+JFK= $15-17. Faster but expensive. Or, SUBWAY+JFK= $12.90. Slower but cheaper. If you want the cheapest way around anywhere, expect to walk more, & plan on having 2-29 hours of travel time. Want a faster ride, then pay up & you’ll be traveling anywhere from 30Min.-5 hours for the cost of an arm & a leg. I’d still take the Q3 to Jamaica, the Q44+SBS, & then the QM5/6. Or if it’s a weekday morning, then the Q3 to Somewhere on Hillside Ave that has: Then The X68.

The saving of only paying $2.90 sound good but I would rather take an Uber or taxi if I have the cash for it. I use to live in Flushing Queens so getting from JFK wasn’t bad on the taxi.

I would also take Uber from my house JFK cause I’m like half and hour from where I live instead of going into the city and paying the subway and then hoping on the airtrain to the airport.

For all these people that take the $2.90 route - how much is your time worth? AirTrain to Jamaica - I can see that.

The time might be longer because the Q10 has local and limited service.

How did you use your phone on the bus and it was free at the subway? I mean you used an app not a credit card? or how does it work?

@BrananKDesigns

2 ай бұрын

When you use the same form of electronic payment the free transfer is available electronically and automatically applied when you scan it.

Thea: "It should be free because it's the same device" Guy behind: "...yeah... right... device...😶"

Thanks! It's really irritating that the subway from Manhattan all the way to Howard Beach is $2.90 but then you have to pay $8.50 to travel the last mile.

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Next time take the Air Train to Jamaica Station and the catch the LLRR in to Manhattan, faster

Instead of a highway widening on the Van Wyck, they should've put a new subway line directly into JFK. But the MTA and Port Authority still hate each other.

I feel like this should be the 12 days of inaccessibility 🤣

Gurl U passed an elevator at kew gardens , to then take ur suitcase down the stairs to then say “this station isn’t accessible”😂

So funny at 3:10 to see IRL problems.

The amount you pay for AirTrain to JFK from Jamaica is twice the amount than taking the subway. I would prefer the Q10 bus at Kew Gardens station without paying an additional $8.25 then paying $2.90. I do have an OMNY card but still would lead me to pay another fare. Taking Uber from my house to the airport to JFK would be at least $75-80 because of miles on the highway so rather take the subway or I can possibly take access a ride as well. Sorry $8.25 +$2.90

Where were you coming from if you were at JFK Airport?

I'm using the Air train from JFK, then LIRR to Penn Station. As I'm arriving on a Saturday the LIRR is only $5.00. 😁

@jimmyboy131

7 ай бұрын

That's probably the best way to do it! Avoid the city transit completely.

@eattherich9215

7 ай бұрын

I did that same journey back in 2018. I didn't have to pay the Air train fare because it was a Sunday.

1.90 if you use the Cash app card for a dollar off MTA fare 👍

Doesn’t the Q10 also have a stop on Terminal 5?

@sollylin9662

7 ай бұрын

It used to, but not anymore. All MTA buses headed to JFK no longer loop the terminals. Instead they all stop at Lefferts blvd airtrain.

@ahmadfrw1

7 ай бұрын

It will when construction is finished in 2026.

@sollylin9662

7 ай бұрын

@@ahmadfrw1 oh really? Looking forward to that then

I really enjoy your videos. No way am I riding bus and subway after flying 2 1/2 hours to get to manhattan. I’ve taken; the coach, cab and Uber. I prefer Uber if the price is right.

@eattherich9215

7 ай бұрын

'No way am I riding bus and subway after flying ...' in from Europe. 😂

Fastest way is the LIRR

There was a faster way to do that. B15 from the Airport to the L line

I no longer live in the NJ/NY area, but visit at least 1x per year. $16 round trip on the AirTrain isn't a deal breaker. I usually stay in Downtown Brooklyn so I just pay for the AirTrain and forget about it. For the total cost of my trip(s) the $16 isn't that much of a difference. Complete rip off for the AirTrain, but what are you going to do? I've mostly been flying to LGA recently so the point is moot.

that looked like torture.

I guess tomorrow she’s gonna use the air train. At $8.25 now just to step in and out it’s pretty painful.

@jamallhayden2512

7 ай бұрын

You can use the Air Train to help travel near a subway station without paying the Air Train fare. Take the Howard Beach-JFK to exit Lefferts Station (Air Train Station) and walk (5-10 minutes) to Howard beach station (A Train).

@nohandle343

7 ай бұрын

@@jamallhayden2512 which way/route? Yes you can get off at Lefferts but then there seem to be no easy way to walk to A-train. Google won't offer you a sirect walking route, there are fences visible on Google street view... sure there is a way around but then it isn't 5-10mins. So if you know a 5-10 mins walk from Lefferts to A-train please share

At this point of my life I would pay the eight dollars.

Limo

@10:38, it might be cheap but the journey is far too long with a LOT of walking in between.

Lexington Ave is Manhattan…”technically”??! 🤔 It is THE middle of Manhattan! 🤦🏻‍♀️

You can also save the $8.25 by taking a flight to Jamaica instead of JFK 🙂 If you take the Air Train to Jamaica, is there a huge time difference between taking subway vs taking LIRR ?

Music = so annoying.

@richshort8120

7 ай бұрын

I personally liked the music 🎶