Flying into LaGuardia vs. Newark for cruise out of Cape Liberty

[ToothDoc78]

Anyone done this? Is it a huge pain to get to the port? We are flying in the day before (a Thursday in August) so at least we wouldn't have to worry about being rushed, but I'm wondering if savings in airfare would just be eaten up by cabfare/car service to get from hotel near airport to the cruise port. Thanks!

[Clarea]

Anyone done this? Is it a huge pain to get to the port? We are flying in the day before (a Thursday in August) so at least we wouldn't have to worry about being rushed, but I'm wondering if savings in airfare would just be eaten up by cabfare/car service to get from hotel near airport to the cruise port. Thanks!

I would post this on the East Coast Departures forum, as transportation in the NYC area is not trivial, and it's best to consult with the experts.

[ToothDoc78]

Thanks, Bob. Will try that!

[Clarea]

Thanks, Bob. Will try that!

Forgot to give you the link: https://boards.cruisecritic.com/forumdisplay.php?f=415

[easyboy]

If staying in a hotel near the airport, i would choose Newark to be more convenient in going to cruise port.

 

 

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[138east]

Anyone done this? Is it a huge pain to get to the port? We are flying in the day before (a Thursday in August) so at least we wouldn't have to worry about being rushed, but I'm wondering if savings in airfare would just be eaten up by cabfare/car service to get from hotel near airport to the cruise port. Thanks!

You can't just look at the airfare alone. You have to price airfare and port transportation and hotel costs. Chances are that EWR will price out to be more economical than LGA. What is your exact date, number of people, and hotel budget? Do you have any sightseeing plans in NYC?

[vaka08]

If you fly into LGA it will take at least an hour to get to jersey. Tolls alone will be 15-20 dollars each way.

 

 

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[nolimits]

For the next few years LaGaurdia is not a great move the whole airport under construction.sometimes an hr at times just to drive in and out of airport

[138east]

Here's your best deal if you fly into Newark.

 

Trinityreservations.com - August 23, 2018 - Ramada Plaza for 4 - 2 double beds and round trip port transportation for 4 people for $206 tax included.

[gerif]

Traffic from LGA can be horrific. I live 36 miles away - slightly southwest of Cape Liberty. Last time I drove home from there (on a Sunday afternoon) it took 2-1/2 hours. Never again.

[CFD130]

Check out Hilton Garden Inn at Newark Airport-Will pick you up at the airport- if you have the time they will take you back to the airport to catch the train and go to NYC for the afternoon

[ToothDoc78]

Thanks for all the info! When I priced it out, I don’t think it’s enough of a savings. Now we’re trying to decide if we want to fly or drive. It’s about 10.5 hours each way from southwest Michigan to the port. Even with gas, tolls, parking, etc. it would save about $1000. We’ve taken many long distance road trips so that drive doesn’t seem too daunting. Going to look at the hotel suggestions- thank you! Even if we drive we want to get in the night before.

 

 

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[138east]

Thanks for all the info! When I priced it out, I don’t think it’s enough of a savings. Now we’re trying to decide if we want to fly or drive. It’s about 10.5 hours each way from southwest Michigan to the port. Even with gas, tolls, parking, etc. it would save about $1000. We’ve taken many long distance road trips so that drive doesn’t seem too daunting. Going to look at the hotel suggestions- thank you! Even if we drive we want to get in the night before.

 

 

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Trinity offers a package with hotel, round trip port transportation, and 21 days parking for $235 for your date.