Travel Time to JFK in between rush hour

Submitted by Mother-Dragonfly7595 t3_zct7bf in jerseycity

Quick question , I’m flying out of JFK and coming from Jersey City on Thursday and will be taking an Uber. I know that traffic headed to New Jersey starts at 4:00pm. But don’t know when traffic starts heading into New York.

My flight is at 9pm, and I’m worried. I always try to be there at least 1 hour and 30 minutes before, but this was when I take red-eye flights or during lunch, so I leave JC at 9:30-10:00 am/pm and get to the airport within 45 minutes to an hour.

Any experience you can share? Or tips on what time I should leave?

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Successful_Pen_2387 t1_iyyfcyg wrote

Get a Path or ferry to Manhattan and start from there.

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NJ_Bus_Nut t1_iyz37hu wrote

Seconding this: Also, taxi fare from Manhattan is a flat $52 minus toll/tip. Might be cheaper than getting a Uber

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[deleted] t1_iz0kiub wrote

I second this, if you can, take the PATH to WTC and get a cab/Uber from there, I think it will be more affordable AND you'll skip going through the Holland Tunnel. Last time I was driving through there around 4pm it took me like an hour to pass through it.

If you're Ubering from here, I'd leave at east 4-5 hours before boarding time.

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International_Pin262 t1_iyymliw wrote

Warning almost no Uber or Lyft driver will take you to NYC. They have different regulations which make them loose money on the ride.

Made this mistake my first time on a big trip and had multiple drivers cancel before one explained why. I had to run through the terminal. Caught it less than a minute before they closed the doors.

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percbish t1_iyyv1ay wrote

Strange, I’ve never had this happen and I go to the airport at least once a month.

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ohnjaynb t1_iz04ouw wrote

Maybe rides to JFK are long distance enough and they're willing to deal with it or go through staten island to get back to NJ. It's a crapshoot, basically. I don't blame the drivers I blame Uber and the government for screwing them.

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njmids t1_izcuwhu wrote

I take Uber’s into the city often and have never had a driver refuse.

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whybother5000 t1_iyybkla wrote

Budget up to 90 mins for drive time. Give yourself a margin of error.

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No_East_3366 t1_iyyymsj wrote

What about the Path to WTC and then the A train 🚂.

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skunkachunks t1_iyyl68y wrote

Is there any way you can take the train? I would not want to subject myself to the Holland, Canal, or 278 anywhere near rush hour.

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dallaskd t1_iyyqrvc wrote

How much luggage you have?

I would just try to get to Penn station and then catch the LIRR to Jamaica and air train from there. All together it's about an hour but it's semi comfortable if you don't have too many bags.

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jcdevel t1_iz0z28r wrote

This is what I did in November for the second time after years of having friends to jfk . It surprisingly quick. What boggles my mind how LIRR a commuter train seemed to have more frequency reliability than PATH. There was a train roughly every 15 minutes between Jamaica and Penn station even in the wee hours of the morning

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LootFroop t1_iyz3wt9 wrote

Since you want to be at the airport by 7, I suggest you leave at around 5 to give you ample travel time in case of any unforseen hurdles.

I'd take the PATH to 33rd and take the LIRR to Jamaica.

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edk5 t1_iyzwse6 wrote

Dropped my girlfriend off at JFK around 3PM on a weekday and it took 90 minutes from downtown Brooklyn. Train it as much as possible!!!

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Stevenlive3005 t1_iyz8szt wrote

You will get there in time, but be prepared to pay upwards of 150 for an uber from JC to JFK during rush hour. If you’re traveling light I highly recommend public transportation.

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Mother-Dragonfly7595 OP t1_iz0sjnv wrote

Hi All! Truly appreciate your feedback!

Uhm for the most part I think the Path to WTC option would be my preferred if coming from Manhattan. But I was more on the thought to take an Uber because I plan on working in the Uber and not lug around my carry-on because frankly, I’m lazy.

I didan advanced booking. I guess now it’s really the price I should pay, seems like it’s $90++ at 4pm and $75++ for 5:00pm.

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