If you’re flying into New York City (JFK, La Guardia, or Newark Airport) and trying to get to the Manhattan Cruise Terminal, you may think that purchasing the cruise line transfer or hopping a cab is your best bet. And yes, both of them will get you there but it could be a little pricey.
A cruise line transfer will run you about $30 per person from JFK, La Guardia and Newark. According to the NYC Taxi Fare Calculator, the rates from airport to cruise port can run anywhere between $50-$75 each way, before tip. Uber is a little cheaper but even their almost as bad as cab fares in the city.
Options for getting from the New York City airports to Cruise Port.
Address: 711 12th Ave, New York, NY 10019
From JFK Airport
- Cruise line transfer: $30 each way
- Estimated taxi fare: $52 flat rate each way, plus tolls
- Subway (with AirTrain transfer): $7.75 per person. You can find detailed instructions on how to get to the Manhatten Cruise Terminal via .
From La Guardia Airport
- Cruise line transfer: $30 each way
- Estimated taxi fare: $50 each way
- Subway (with bus transfer): $5.50 per person
From Newark International
- Cruise line transfer: $30 each way
- Estimated taxi fare: $63 each way
- Metro line (NJ Transit to subway): $13.00 per person
You can also use a shared van for around $20 but keep in mind that shared services circle the airport until the bus is full and depending on where everyone is going, you may be the first off or last off. It’s a crap shoot.
Final Thoughts
If you have a ton of luggage, you’re better off avoiding the subway all together. The speed of the stops and crowds are better off being avoided all together.