Often, the cheapest direct flights to Europe fly from JFK Airport in Queens on the very eastern edge of NYC. But that cheap fare and direct flight come with all the hassle and expense of getting to JFK.
The trip is cheaper for me and everyone else over 65 years old, than those not eligible for senior discounts.
The five trains senior fares:
Amtrak Lancaster to Philadelphia: $10.40
SEPTA Philadelphia to Trenton: Free
NJ Transit Trenton to NYC: $7.50
LIRR NYC to Jamaica Station: $5
JFK AirTrain to terminals: $8.50
Total: $31.40
The same five trains adult fares:
Amtrak Lancaster to Philadelphia: $20
SEPTA Philadelphia to Trenton: $9.25
NJ Transit Trenton to NYC: $15
LIRR NYC to Jamaica Station: $5
JFK AirTrain to terminals: $8.50
Total: $57.75
Amtrak direct from Lancaster (or Philadelphia) to NYC is at least $45 often more than $70, today was $120. Not the cheap way to go.
How many direct flights go from JFK? Here is the FlightsFrom map.
Wherever you are going, have a great trip.
