hazeleyes35 Posted July 15, 2008 #1 Share Posted July 15, 2008 I wanted to surprise my husband with a limo to the boat next month but they want $400 round trip!! I was wondering if anyone knew of a cheaper car service or bus from Suffolk County to the Manhattan Pier? Thanks :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smeyer418 Posted July 15, 2008 #2 Share Posted July 15, 2008 I wanted to surprise my husband with a limo to the boat next month but they want $400 round trip!!I was wondering if anyone knew of a cheaper car service or bus from Suffolk County to the Manhattan Pier? Thanks :) The least expensive is probably the Long Island Rail road to Penn station and then a cab. The Hampton Jitney is another option.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fat_joe Posted July 15, 2008 #3 Share Posted July 15, 2008 I live in eastern Nassau and and have also found that the limo prices are skyrocketing due to fuel costs. My usual limo guy has more than doubled his price since last year. The best rate I obtained recently was $85 each way for a town car. For a stretch limo,about $200 each way seems to be the norm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willysgrandma Posted July 17, 2008 #4 Share Posted July 17, 2008 Your least expensive option is the LIRR to Penn and a cab. The Hampton Jitney isn't an option unless you are located on the South Shore of Suffolk. From Long Beach, a cab to the pier is $90 one way. It's less than an hour drive. I can't imagine what it would cost from Suffolk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hazeleyes35 Posted July 20, 2008 Author #5 Share Posted July 20, 2008 I think we are just going to drive as it will cost us $30/day for parking in the lot and the limos were way too expensive (at least $100 more round trip). I would rather have that $100 on the boat and in Bermuda-lol!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willysgrandma Posted July 23, 2008 #6 Share Posted July 23, 2008 Being a big fan of driving to the piers, you will love getting your luggage, walking to your car and leaving. It is so much easier than trying to find your car service at the chaotic pier after the cruise. We always drive to the piers in NY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRUISER2B Posted July 30, 2008 #7 Share Posted July 30, 2008 HI, I live in Manorville. I am traveling with my mother who lives in Oakdale. I have been looking for cheap limo from Oakdale to Manhattan pier. I called everyone and like you I found quotes of $200 and up. The cheapest I was quoted was from WINSTON TRANSPORTATION. They offer sedan service (not Limo). I was quoted as follows: Oakdale to Pier: $123 plus 20% tip plus tolls. Pier to Oakdale: $173 plus 20% tip plus tolls. (the extra $50 is for waiting time). My husband ended up offering to drop us off and then to pick us up. He works evenings in the city. I hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willysgrandma Posted July 31, 2008 #8 Share Posted July 31, 2008 HI, I live in Manorville. I am traveling with my mother who lives in Oakdale. I have been looking for cheap limo from Oakdale to Manhattan pier. I called everyone and like you I found quotes of $200 and up. The cheapest I was quoted was from WINSTON TRANSPORTATION. They offer sedan service (not Limo). I was quoted as follows: Oakdale to Pier: $123 plus 20% tip plus tolls. Pier to Oakdale: $173 plus 20% tip plus tolls. (the extra $50 is for waiting time). My husband ended up offering to drop us off and then to pick us up. He works evenings in the city. I hope this helps. So it really ends up being cheaper driving and leaving the car at the pier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greatam Posted July 31, 2008 #9 Share Posted July 31, 2008 The Hampton Jitney isn't an option unless you are located on the South Shore of Suffolk. The Hampton Jitney picks up at the Shell or Exxon station at Exit 60, LIE, Ronkonkoma. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Got2Cruise Posted August 1, 2008 #10 Share Posted August 1, 2008 So it really ends up being cheaper driving and leaving the car at the pier. Well don't forget to factor in the price of fuel, and the stress of driving into Manhattan if you are not used to it.:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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