Transportation from the City Center to Newark Liberty Airport
Newark Liberty Airport is the second busiest airport of New York and is 23 km's away from the city center. There're many travel alternatives to get to the Newark Liberty Airport from city center. Trains, shuttle buses, taxis and car rentals are among the options.
You can use the city's train line if you're travelling from Manhattan. It's also possible to connect this line via interchange stations from all parts of the city.
AirTrain operates 7/24 between airport's terminals. This line also connects the airport to the airport train station.
You can prefer taxis for a more comfortable journey. You should check with the driver first about the fee.
Airport Express buses also travel between Newark and city center. These buses operate from 6 A.M. to Midnight and depart from Bryant Park, Grand Central Station and Port Authority Bus.
You can also consider car rental options.
Transportation from New York to JFK Airport
JFK Airport is located 20 km outside the city center. It's one of the busiest airports in the USA. You can use subway, trains, buses, taxis and car rentals to get to the JFK Airport.
The famous New York Subway is a good option to travel almost everywhere in the city. You should check the subway map beforehand in order to prevent any complications. Manhattan, Queens and Jamaica are the main stations of 3 different directions.
New York City center trains are go by the name LIRR. LIRR is the abbreviation for Long Island Rail Road. It's possible to transfer to LIRR line from Jamaica Station.
There're buses Jamaica Station of the airport and the city center. It's possible to get to the airport from every part of the city with bus lines starting with Q. Traveling time can't be predicted due to the traffic problem of New York. It's better to leave a bit earlier during rush hours.
Many hotels in the city center have private shuttles for their guests. Check with the reservation desk about such shuttles if you're planning stay at a hotel.
Car rental and taxi options can also be considered for a quick journey.
Transportation from Montevideo Airport to Montevideo City Center
Montevideo Carrasco International Airport is located in the Carrasco Neighborhood, 25 km east of the city centre. Although the airport is connected to the city center by a big four-lane road, it can take up to 1 hour to reach the center.
The most economical way to go from Montevideo Airport to the city center is by bus. You can find a 24-hour bus to the city center just outside the airport. Buses depart approximately every 15 minutes between 06.00 in the morning and 23.00 in the night, and take off every 30-40 minutes between 23.30 at night and 05.30 in the morning.
You can reach the city center by any bus labeled Montevideo from the bus stop located outside the arrivals terminal, and the fare is paid in cash upon boarding. It might be good to indicate to the driver that you will get off at Terminal Tres Cruces, Montevideo's central bus stop, because this is not the last stop of the bus. The last stop, Rio Branco Terminal, is also very close to the city center. It takes between 45 minutes and 1 hour to reach Montevideo city center from Carrasco Airport, depending on traffic.
Another popular means of reaching the city from Montevideo Airport is minibuses. If you are traveling alone, you can go to your hotel by minibus much more economically than a taxi. You just have to wait for the minibus to fill up for a bit. You can get information about these minibuses from the office on the arrivals floor or call (+598) 091 370 143.
Taxi is the most comfortable and fastest option to reach Montevideo city center after your flight. You can find a taxi from Montevideo Airport 24/7, but the price and travel time will vary depending on traffic. Also, some taxis may charge an extra fee for luggage. Since there is a safety screen between the front and the back seat of the taxis, there is a possibility that the area you will sit in is narrow.
By the way, taxi fare can also be paid in US dollars. Another mode of transportation similar to a taxi is Uber. Uber prices in Montevideo are close to normal taxi prices.
Although it is very expensive to buy a private airport transfer from your hotel, some companies offer special prices to tourists coming to the city. You can take a look at the offices at the airport for opportunities.