Update: Costs of getting to the airport from Brooklyn with kids- what works?
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Nothing is easy anymore (as we all know), but we adapt, adjust and actually love this crazy ride known as life with children. Part of that adapting is trying to figure out the cheapest and easiest way to get to the airport vs. driving and/or using parking services or public transportation. We uncovered some local cabs, asked about parking and determined if the MTA is the way to go. We hope this will help your pre-travels and make at least one component of your flight a little easier. We would also love to hear your transportation and kids experiences in the comments section.
LAGUARDIA AIRPORT- LGA
Car Service:
Legends Car Service
$30 plus tip – not including car seat
45 minutes from Ditmas Park to the airport
**our favorite. The cars in generally in above average shape and the drivers we have had have been extraordinarily polite.
Arecibo Car Service
$32 plus tip – not including car seat
45 minutes from Ditmas Park to the airport
Parking Services:
La Guardia Airport Parking Garage
$33.00/per day
AviStar LGA
$20/per day – valet service
AirportParkingReservations.com
Came up with rates starting at $16.56 and up to $21.80
Public Transportation:
From Brooklyn – Information from NY Subway.com
Take the N or W to Queens to the Astoria Boulevard Stop or one of the three 125 Street stations in Manhattan that serve 4,5 and 6 lines, 2 and 3 lines or the A,B,C,D lines.
When exiting one of these stations, take the M60 MTA directly to LaGuardia.
$2.25/per person
1.5-2 hours – depending on the MTA schedule and bus traffic.
JOHN F. KENNEDY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT- JFK
Car Service:
Legends Car Service
$35 plus tip – not including car seat
30-45 minutes from Ditmas Park to the airport
**our favorite. The cars in generally in above average shape and the drivers we have had have been extraordinarily polite.
Arecibo Car Service
$37 plus tip – not including car seat
30-45 minutes from Ditmas Park to the airport
Parking Services:
Long-Term Parking
$18 for up to 24 hours
$6 for each 8-hour period over first 24 hours
Short-Term Parking
$3 for the first half hour
$6 for up to 1 hour
$3 for each additional half hour, up to $33 maximum each 24-hour period
AirportParkingReservations.com
Came up with rates starting at $15.40 to $19.82
Express Shuttle USA – Information from NY.com
One-way fare is $14. The buses run from 7am to 11:30 pm to locations in Manhattan from 23rd to 125th Streets. When you arrive at the airport, go to the ground transportation desk. A shuttle bus will come to pick you up within twenty minutes of your arrival. For exact schedules call (212) 315-3006 or (800) 451-0455.
Public Transportation:
From Brooklyn – Information from NY.com
Take the A train going to Far Rockaway. There is an additional $5 charge for AirTrain.
$2.25/per person
1.5-2 hours – depending on the MTA schedule and traffic.
NEWARK LIBERTY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT – EWR
Car Service:
Legends Car Service
$40 plus tip – not including car seat
45 minutes to an hour from Ditmas Park to the airport
Arecibo Car Service
$45 plus tip – not including car seat
45 minutes to an hour from Ditmas Park to the airport
Parking Services:
Newark Parking Garage
Short Term Parking
$3 for the first half hour or part
$6 for up to 1 hour
Long Term Parking
First 24 hours: $18 for up to 24 hours
Over First 24 hours: $6 for each 8-hour period or part thereafter
AirportParkingReservations.com
Came up with rates starting at $11.50 to $23.28 (for valet)
Valet Parking
Up to 24 Hours: $40.00
Each additional 12 hours – $20.00
AviStar Newark
Outdoor Self Park/Daily From: $10.80
Indoor Valet/Daily From: $17.99
Public Transportation:
From Brooklyn – Information from Pany.NJ.com
There are numerous public transportation options both to and from Newark. Here are some tips on your options.
AirTrain:
AirTrain Newark connects NJ TRANSIT and AmTrak with Newark Liberty International Airport. More information is available in the AirTrain Newark section.
Train Service:
For train schedules to and from Newark Liberty visit:
www.amtrak.com
www.njtransit.com
www.airtrainnewark.com
Passengers are required to use the AirTrain Newark system to connect to a NJ TRANSIT or Amtrak train. There is a $5.50 ticket fee. Connections from New York City, Westchester, Upstate New York, Long Island, and Conneticut are often also possible through the Newark Liberty Airport Express.
Bus Service:
Bus service is available through NJ Transit Bus Lines 37, 40, 62, 67. For schedules and information, visit the NJ TRANSIT website.
Newark Airport Express Bus
EZ Ride Meadowlands Airport Express is also available for customers traveling between the Meadowlands area and Newark Liberty International Airport. For more information or reservations, please call (866) 208-1307.
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Serena Norr is a real-live Brooklynite who was raised in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. She is now the managing editor of Relocation.com, which has perfected her juggling skills as she tackles a full-time job, freelancing and the best part of her day spending time with her energetic toddler. When free time strikes (insert laughing), she loves exploring Brooklyn with her daughter, checking out restaurants, writing plays, taking pictures, creating collages, and making soups – which she chronicles on her blog-http://seriouslysoupy.blogspot.com.
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I need help! I am traveling from Kansas City to Newark with my twin 4 year old boys. Rather than bringing their car seats, I need to rent 2. I am finding the only place to rent car seats is with a car rental company and you must have a car rental reservation. I do not need a car, just car seats to put in my friends car. Any suggestions? She lives in Park Slope but is picking us up at Newark. Thank you in advance!
HI Kevin
The pricing was based on a Ditmas Park location so it depends on where you live. I called Legends today and inquired again but this time from a Fort Greene location: the price is $35 plus car seat. Does that compute with what you are paying from your location?
I am curious where you got your pricing info? We use Legends regularly from Park Slope and have never gotten prices that cheap. Just Fri the basic car from EWR was $75 after you include tax, tip and all the fees. AND that was without car seats. I do agree that Legends is one of the better services but the prices above do not seem accurate. If they are let me know how to get them!
Hey Meema
We used Angelo when we had the blizzard- and this guy was fabulous! He called to wake my MIL up for the pickup- carried her bags to and fro and she reported that he was good company along the way. What a great find- thank you!
From previous commenters:
Readers’ comments:
Thanks for the write-up, Serena! Another great car service option is Angelo, a one-man operation with both a toddler and an infant car seat. He’s a real sweetheart and totally reliable for both pick-ups and drop-offs. I can’t remember his rates to LGA & JFK, but you can reach him at 917-892-2273. – Meema
Public transportation is good option to us. From Cobble Hill, with a ~$15 price tag for a family of 4, and it takes us about 1 hour and 15 minutes in average! (Elevators at each train station). Cheaper and greener . And just a bit longer… – John
The way we always get to JFK is the LIRR (about 7.50pp) + Airtrain (5.00)=12.50 pp (with our toddler free). It’s an easy walk from our house, the train is so nice, one adult is in charge of the kid in the stroller and the other is in charge of the luggage. (we usually rent a carseat when we get to our destination, which is worth it in convenience).- Cristina
and how did i miss your comment for so long too? Thank you!
you can delete this comment, but your missing an “r” in the airport’s title. happy holidays