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We won’t tell you “where to get off!” or “where to go!”
but WE WILL offer you some useful travel advice on
getting to your final destination.
SAYIT Travel, The Independent, Student and Under 26 Travel Specialists
www.j1.ie
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 011 353 21 4279190
Transport From JFK Airport to
Downtown New York
Ground Transportation Information is available in the
Baggage Claims / Arrivals area of all terminals.
BUSES & SHUTTLES
Take the New York Service Express Bus that runs every
15 - 30 minutes from 6:15 AM to 11:10 PM. Journey time
to downtown Manhattan is 45 - 65 minutes, longer at
peak hours. Cost is $7 one-way.
Super Shuttle Manhattan is a shared shuttle service which
brings you right to your door. Cost is $20 one way.
TAXI
A taxi charges a flat rate of $45 plus tolls and tips
Look for the uniformed Taxi Dispatcher outside the Arrivals area.
Taxis are available 24 hours a day at taxi stands in front
of the terminals.
Journey time to downtown Manhattan is 40 - 60 minutes,
longer at peak hours.
Transport From Logan Airport to
Downtown Boston
BUS
Take the Sliver Line SL1 (MBTA) from in front of the Logan Terminals.
The Silver Line SL1 runs from approximately 5:30AM to 12:30AM
every day of the week. Passengers travelling on SL1 and SL2 pay
the standard MBTA subway fare: $1.70 when using a CharlieCard,
$2 when using cash.
TRAIN
The MBTA Blue line serves the Logan Airport station. MBTA subway
trains run from approximately 5:30 am to around 12.30am, with services every 5-13 minutes.
The train fare is $1.70 for the pre-bought MBTA CharlieCard, or $2
if bought on-board.
TAXI
This is the most convenient method of transport to downtown
Boston. A taxi ride to downtown Boston should take about 15 – 20
minutes. The fare should average between $15 -$20 excluding a tip.
SAYIT Travel, The Independent, Student and Under 26 Travel Specialists
www.j1.ie
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 011 353 21 4279190
Transport From O’Hare Airport to
Downtown Chicago
Chicago Transit (CTA) operates eight light rail lines in
the city, known collectively as the “EI”. The Blue line will
take you from O’Hare Airport to Chicago city. Depending on the time of day, you’ll be waiting anywhere from
5 – 20 minutes for a train. Fares are $2.25 one way with a
transfer.
BUS
The CTA area is well served by buses, and in the city you
are never more than 2 blocks away from a bus stop. Fares
are the same as the EI. Buses to and from the suburbs
are operated by PACE every 20-30 minutes approximately. Fares and transfers vary somewhat, but you should
expect to pay $2.25.
TAXI
Taxicabs are available on a first come, first serve basis
from the lower level curb front of all terminals. Shared
ride service is available. There are no flat rates because
all taxicabs run on meters. Expect to spend approximately $35 to $40 for a taxicab ride to downtown Chicago.
Transport From San Francisco Airport to
Downtown San Francisco
BUSES & SHUTTLES
The most economical way to reach downtown San Francisco is by
taking a Super Shuttle. To get to the shuttle, leave the baggage
claim area and go to the second floor, exit the terminal and go to
the middle island where all the shuttle services are located. The
shuttle will bring you directly to your destination and should cost in
the region of $15- $20 plus tip.
TAXI
Taxis are available outside each terminal’s Arrivals area. Journey
time to/from downtown San Francisco is around 25-30 minutes depending on traffic.
Fare costs average at $35-$45 excluding tip.
SAYIT Travel, The Independent, Student and Under 26 Travel Specialists
www.j1.ie
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 011 353 21 4279190
Transport From San Diego International
Airport to Downtown San Diego
BUSES & SHUTTLES
Shuttle vans and buses operated by off-airport companies
are a popular and convenient transportation option. Shuttle
service is available at the Transportation Plazas across from
Terminals 1 and 2, and curbside at the Commuter Terminal.
From Terminal 2, cross the Terminal 2 skybridge and take
either the escalators or the elevators to street level, or use
the pedestrian crosswalk conveniently located outside the
Terminal 2 Baggage Claim Area to access the Transportation
Plaza. A Transportation Coordinator will place you with the
first available shuttle. Seewww.advancedshuttle.com
for more information.
TAXI
Many companies provide taxicab service at San Diego International Airport. If you need a taxi, simply follow the signs
leading to the Transportation Plazas. A Transportation Coordinator will place you with the first available taxi. A taxi
should cost from $15-$30.
Transport From Los Angeles International
Airport to Downtown Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport is served directly by shuttle, bus,
and taxi. Public transportation is also available for travel both to
and from the airport.
SHUTTLE
Outbound buses and shuttles can be picked up from the designated areas on the Lower/Arrival Level islands in front of each terminal.
The areas are signed Van, LAX.
They cost around $20-25 to downtown LA and Pasadena and $3540 to the Valley. Seewww.supershuttle.com
BUS
City buses can be boarded adjacent to Parking Lot ‘C’ by taking
the ‘C’ Shuttle. Other public buses serving LAX include; Culver City
Bus Lines, Santa Monica Big Blue Bus and Torrance Transit. Bus
information is available in the baggage claim area of each terminal.
TAXI
Taxis are available from curbside on the Lower Level. Passengers
will be given a ticket stating the typical fare to major destinations.
It is usually a fixed fare of $46.50. Your journey should take 25-50
minutes depending on traffic. Airport authorized taxis will display
an official seal.
SAYIT Travel, The Independent, Student and Under 26 Travel Specialists
www.j1.ie
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 011 353 21 4279190
GATEWAY NEW YORK
New York To REHOBOTH BEACH
DELAWARE
You should take the Greyhound Bus directly to
Rehoboth Beach from the Port Authority Bus Terminal located at 42nd St & 8th Avenue. Tickets
can be purchased at the Greyhound International
ticket desk or on line at www.greyhound.com
There is 1 departure per day – departing Port
Authority at 4.00pm and arriving at 9.45pm.
The journey involves 1 transfer and the oneway fare is $49.
New York to LONG BEACH
To get to Long Beach you will be using the Long
Island Rail Road.
The train leaves from Penn Station, which is located on 7th Ave. & 33rd Street.
The service runs regularly 2-3 times an hour.
The journey time is approx. 50 mins.
Allow yourself time to purchase your ticket in the
station as on-board tickets are more expensive.
There are many ticket machines on the concourse
level, some next to the ticket windows and the
escalator.
Station: $11.50
On board: $18.00
(Tickets can vary depending on the time of day).
For further information visit www.lirr.org
New York to MONTAUK
To get to Montauk you will be using the Long
Island Rail Road.
The train leaves from Penn Station, which is
located on 7th Avenue
& 33rd Street. The station in Montauk is located
at Edgemere St. & Firestone Lane.
This service runs regularly three or four times
a day.
The journey time is about 3 hrs and 30 mins.
Allow yourself time to purchase your ticket in
the station as on-board tickets are more expensive. There are many ticket machines on the concourse level; some are next to the ticket windows
and the escalator.
Station: $25 On board: $31
(Tickets can vary depending on the time of day).
For further information visit www.lirr.org
New York to EAST HAMPTON
To get to East Hampton you will be using the
Long Island Rail Road.
The train leaves from Penn Station, which is located on 7th Avenue & 33rd Street.
The station in East Hampton is located at Newtown Lane & Race Street.
This service runs regularly at least 5 times a day.
The journey time is about 2 hrs and 45 mins.
Allow yourself time to purchase your ticket in
the station as on-board tickets are more expensive. There are many ticket machines on the concourse level; some are next to the ticket windows
and the escalator.
Station: $25
On board: $31
(Tickets can vary depending on the time of day).
For further information visit www.lirr.org
SAYIT Travel, The Independent, Student and Under 26 Travel Specialists
www.j1.ie
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 011 353 21 4279190
New York to PHILADELPHIA
To get to Philadelphia you will be using Amtrak
from Penn Station.
The train leaves from Penn Station, which is located on 7th Avenue & 33rd Street. The arrival station
in Philadelphia is located at 30th St.
This regular service runs at least ten times each
day.
The one-way fare is approx. $100
The journey time is about 1 hr and 20 mins.
For reservations visit www.amtrak.com
New York to CAPE MAY / WILDWOOD /
OCEAN CITY & ATLANTIC CITY
You should take a New Jersey Transit Bus to
Atlantic City, New Jersey from the Port Authority Bus Terminal on 8th Avenue and 42nd Street.
The terminal is large and confusing; therefore we
recommend that you purchase your ticket at the
New Jersey Transit Booths the day before. Furthermore, since a ticket is not a guarantee of a
seat, we recommend that you get to the terminal
45 minutes before your desired departure time.
The cost is about $35 one way.
You will take the New Jersey Transit Bus #319 to
Atlantic City. Take the bus that leaves from Port
Authority Bus Terminal at 12.30 in the afternoon
and arrives in Atlantic City at 3.05 in the afternoon.
From Atlantic City take bus #552 to Cape May /
Wildwood. This will leave gate 2 at 3.50 and arrives in Wildwood at 5.09 pm and in Cape May at
5.55 pm. The cost is $5.25 one way.
If you are travelling to Ocean City you will stop at
Atlantic City and transfer to another coach from
inside the Atlantic City bus terminal. A one way
journey to Ocean city from here will cost $3.10
This bus also serves Sea Isle City, Avalon, Somers
Point, Stone Harbor and North Wildwood.
For further information check out www.njtransit.
com
New York to OCEAN CITY MARYLAND
You should take the Greyhound Bus to Ocean
City, Maryland from the Port Authority Bus Terminal located at 42nd Street and 8th Avenue. You
should then go to the Greyhound International ticket counter to purchase your ticket or you
can purchase on-line at www.greyhound.comthe
price and time-table will depend on when you are
travelling.
One way fare is approximately $50.
Furthermore, since a ticket is not a guarantee of a
seat, we recommend that you get to the terminal
45 minutes before your desired departure time.
The scheduled of departures from New York Port
Authority is as follows;
Departs
Arrives
Bus No.
11.00am
7.00pm 2131
1.30pm 9.40pm 2441
3.00pm 9.30pm 0909
10.00pm 3.35am 0901
You will arrive at Ocean City Bus Terminal, 2nd St.
& Philadelphia.
New York to MYRTLE BEACH SOUTH
CAROLINA
BY PLANE
The fastest and most economical way to get to
Myrtle Beach is to fly.
Book your flight online by visiting www.spiritair.
com Flights depart from La Guardia. The flight
should take approximately 2 hours and costs
between $85 – $154 one way (standard cost
$147.70). Early booking is advisable.
SAYIT Travel, The Independent, Student and Under 26 Travel Specialists
www.j1.ie
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 011 353 21 4279190
BY BUS
You should take the Greyhound Bus to Myrtle
Beach, South Carolina from the Port Authority
Bus Terminal located at 42nd Street and 8th Avenue. You should go to the Greyhound International ticket counter to purchase your ticket or
book online atwww.greyhound.comthe price and
time-table will depend on when you are travelling.
One-way fare is approximately $110.
The terminal is large and confusing; therefore we
recommend that you purchase your ticket at the
New Jersey Transit Booths the day before. Furthermore, since a ticket is not a guarantee of a
seat, we recommend that you get to the terminal
45 minutes before your desired departure time.
The schedule departure from New York Port Authority is as follows;
Depart Arrive
Bus No.
1.45am 6.00pm 1047
7.30 11.30am 0529
The average journey time is 15 hours so be prepared!!!
Arrive 511, 7th Avenue North, Myrtle Beach.
New York to MASSACHUSETTS –
Hyannis / Nantucket Island / Martha’s
Vineyard
BY BUS
You should take a Bonanza Bus to Hyannis, Massachusetts from the Port Authority Bus Terminal,
located at 8th Avenue and 42nd Street. Please
purchase tickets at the Coach USA Ticket plaza,
windows 13 & 14 located on the main concourse
south wing.
The terminal is large and confusing; therefore we
recommend that you purchase your ticket the day
before. Furthermore, since a ticket is not a guarantee of a seat, we recommend that you get to the
terminal 45 minutes before your desired departure
time.
The schedule of departures from Gate 17 in New
York’s Port Authority is as follows;
Depart
Arrive
7.30am 1.40pm
9.30am 3.40.pm
11.30am 5.40pm
1.30pm 7.40pm
3.00pm 9.40pm
This bus also serves Providence, Fall River, New
Bedford, Falmouth, Woods Hole and Bourne.
The one-way fare is approximately $50
There will most likely be a half hour wait in Providence, Rhode Island and you may have to change
buses. The driver will tell you whether or not you
can leave your personal belongings on the bus.
Either way, do not leave anything valuable on the
bus, and if you have to change buses, remember
to take your luggage with you.
For more information check out www.peterpanbus.com
ONWARD TO NANTUCKET ISLAND /
MARTHA’S VINEYARD
When you arrive in Hyannis you can only travel to
Nantucket or Martha’s Vineyard by boat or ferry.
Flights are also available but can be quite expensive.
MARTHA’S VINEYARD & NANTUCKET
ISLAND
There is a daily ferry service with Hy-Line Cruises
to both islands.
The departures are from the ferry terminal on
Ocean Street. There are 5 services daily during
the summer to both islands.
The one-way fare is approx. $39 (may change
at the end of February, some prices are yet to be
confirmed for 2011)
Further information can be found at www.hy-linecruises.com
SAYIT Travel, The Independent, Student and Under 26 Travel Specialists
www.j1.ie
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 011 353 21 4279190
GATEWAY BOSTON
Boston to CAPE COD – Hyannis / Orleans
/ Eastham / Truro / Provincetown / Martha’s Vineyard / Nantucket Island.
There is an excellent service provided by Plymouth and Brockton Street Railway Co. from South
Station Bus Terminal located at 700 Atlantic Avenue to most towns in and around Cape Cod.
A one-way fare to Hyannis is approx. $19
For more information log onto www.p-b.com
Cape Cod to MARTHA’S VINEYARD &
NANTUCKET ISLAND
There is a daily ferry service with Hy-Line Cruises
to both islands.
The departures are from the ferry terminal on
Ocean Street.
There are 4 services daily during the summer to
both islands.
The one-way fare is approx. $14
Further information can be found at www.hy-linecruises.com
Boston to NEWPORT RHODE ISLAND
There is a daily bus service to Newport leaving
from South Station Bus Terminal located at 700
Atlantic Avenue, from gates 14-17.
There are 5 departures each day and the average journey time is 1 hr 35 mins.
The schedule of daily departures from Boston’s
South Station is as follows:
Depart Arrive
10.00am 11.50am
2.00pm 4.05pm
4.00pm 6.05pm
6.00pm 8.05pm
8.00pm 10.35pm
The one-way fare is approx. $27
For further information check out www.peterpanbus.com
GATEWAY
SAN FRANCISCO
San Francisco to LOS ANGELES
TRAIN
You will be travelling with Amtrak. We recommend
you depart from either Union Square or Fisherman’s Wharf as these locations would be most
convenient to your hostel accommodation. The
journey will be a combination of bus and rail and
you should expect a journey time of over 10 hours.
You will arrive in Union Station, Los Angeles.
The cost of a one-way ticket is approx. $50-80
For more information check out www.amtrak.com
FLIGHTS
If you intend to fly to Los Angeles you can expect
to pay approx. €107 one way inc. tax.
Average journey time is 1 hour 25mins.
SAYIT Travel, The Independent, Student and Under 26 Travel Specialists
www.j1.ie
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 011 353 21 4279190
San Francisco to SAN DEIGO
You will be travelling with Amtrak. We recommend you depart from either Union Square or
Fisherman’s Wharf as these locations would be
most convenient to your hostel accommodation.
The journey will be a combination of bus and rail
and you should expect a journey time of up to 12
hours. You will arrive at San Diego Station.
The cost of a one-way ticket is approx. $70-100
For more information check out www.amtrak.com
FLIGHTS
If you intend to fly to San Diego you can expect to
pay approx. €222 one way inc. tax.
Average journey time is 1 hour 27mins.
San Francisco to SANTA BARBARA
You will be travelling with Amtrak. We recommend
you depart from either Union Square or Fisherman’s Wharf as these locations would be most
convenient to your hostel accommodation. The
journey will be a combination of bus and rail and
you should expect a journey time of just over 10
hours. You will arrive at Santa Barbara Station.
The cost of a one-way ticket is approx. $50-75
For more information check out www.amtrak.com
FLIGHTS
If you intend to fly to Santa Barbara you can expect to pay approx. €266 one-way inc. tax.
Average journey time is 1hour and 06mins.
Los Angeles to Santa Barbara
BUS
To get to Santa Barbara by bus you will be using
the Airbus.
The bus runs 16 daily trips, taking about 2 hrs and
15mins. The schedule is as follows:
Departs
9.00am
11.00am
12.30pm
2.00pm
3.30pm
5.30pm
7.30pm
10.00pm
Arrive
11.15am
1.15pm
2.45pm
4.15pm
6.00pm
8.00pm
9.45pm
12.15am
The one way fare is $48
For further info check: outwww.sbairbus.com
TRAIN
To get to the Los Angeles Union Station from LAX
you will be using flyaway bus.
Passengers board buses on the Lower/Arrivals
Level in front of each terminal under the green
“FlyAway, Buses and Long Distance Vans” signs.
Each bus is marked with its service location.
Depending on traffic conditions, travel times each
way can range from 30-50 minutes. The bus runs
almost every half hour. It costs $7 one way.
For more information see www.lawa.org/flyaway
From Union Station to Santa Barbara you will be
using Amtrak.
The one-way fare is about $20-$35
The journey time is approximately 2hrs and
30mins.
For more information check outwww.amtrak.com
SAYIT Travel, The Independent, Student and Under 26 Travel Specialists
www.j1.ie
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 011 353 21 4279190
Los Angeles to Huntington Beach
Washington to Ocean City, Maryland
SHUTTLE
BUS
Shuttle service is available outside the Airport at
the Orange overhead sign on the lower level.
One-way fare is approximately $40.
BUS
To get to Huntington Beach you will be using OCTA
Route 701 from Union Station.
The bus collects you from Patsaouras Transit Plaza
on the East side of the Station and brings you to
Golden West Transportation Center in Huntington
Beach.
The bus schedule is as follows:
Monday - Friday
Depart
Arrive
4.15pm
5.52pm
5.04pm 6.36pm
OCTA Route 701 only runs twice a day at rush-hour
times during the weekdays.
Journey time is approximately 1 hour 40mins.
One way fare $4.50.
For more information seewww.octa.net
To get to Ocean City Maryland via bus you will be
using Greyhound from Washington DC,1005 1st
Street Northeast. The journey time is approximately 4 hours, depending on the time of day. A standard ticket is $51.
There is also a Greyhound bus which departs from
Washington Union Station, however there is a
transfer at Washington DC and you could be waiting up to 2 hours here.
Total journey time is approximately 6 hours.
A standard ticket is $51.
For more information and reservations visit:
www.greyhound.com
TRAIN
To get to Ocean City, Maryland via train you will be
using Amtrak from Washington Union Station. The
journey will be a combination of bus and rail and
you shouldexpect a journey time of approximately
3 hours 45mins. There is a change in Baltimore; it
is here where you will switch from train to bus. This
bus takes you directly to Ocean City.
One-way fare is around $106.
For more information see www.amtrak.com
SAYIT Travel, The Independent, Student and Under 26 Travel Specialists
www.j1.ie
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 011 353 21 4279190