Layover at JFK

Jeff Price · December 5th, 2004, 10:44 PM

I have a long layover at JFK and see it as a good opportunity to visit B&H. Any suggestions as to the easiest way of getting there without spending an arm and a leg (saving the money to spend on video gear). It' smy first visit to NYC so I have no experience with how easy/hard it is to get around.

Thanks.

Mike Cavanaugh · December 6th, 2004, 09:01 AM

Welcome to NY! You take the AirTrain to either the LIRR or a subway stop. Depending on which train you take, total cost will be $7-13 and 30 min to an hour. The Long Island Railroad is the fastest, but you can also take the subway. The good news is that Penn Station is a major destination, and B&H is right across the street. For info see this link:

http://www.lirr.org/mta/airtrain.htm

Probably the best way to go (less confusion much faster but a few more $) is take the Air Train to Jamaica, then LIRR to Penn Station.

Jeff Price · December 6th, 2004, 09:59 AM

Thanks, Mike. It's good to know the relationship of Penn Station to B&H. They mention it is nearby on their website but gave no details.

DOes anyone know if there is aplace to check my backpack at B&H? I suspect they don't want me carrying it around the store. If not B&H what about Penn Station? There doesn't seem to be as many luggage lockers as there used to be.

Mike Cavanaugh · December 6th, 2004, 10:01 AM

You can stow your stuff at both B&H and the train station. B&H is free.

Robert Mann Z. · December 6th, 2004, 10:01 AM

<<<-- Originally posted by Jeff Price : Any suggestions as to the easiest way of getting there without spending an arm and a leg

Thanks. -->>>

how long is your layover?...make sure they are open as well this time of year bh takes off early, and is closed on the many holidays they have..

<<<-- DOes anyone know if there is aplace to check my backpack at B&H? -->>>

checking bags is a must, there is...

Mike Cavanaugh · December 6th, 2004, 10:04 AM

Robert has a good point - B&H is closed for many of the Jewish holidays and on Saturdays - check their website.

Jeff Price · December 6th, 2004, 10:05 AM

I have all day on Sunday. According to their schedule they should be open 10:00-5:00. That might just give me enough time :-)

(I had checked this before I scheduled the trip.)

December 5th, 2004, 10:44 PM	#1
Jeff Price Major Player Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Chico, California Posts: 357	Layover at JFK - visiting B&H I have a long layover at JFK and see it as a good opportunity to visit B&H. Any suggestions as to the easiest way of getting there without spending an arm and a leg (saving the money to spend on video gear). It' smy first visit to NYC so I have no experience with how easy/hard it is to get around. Thanks. __________________ Jeff Price Flickerflix Nature Videos flickerflix@yahoo.com

December 6th, 2004, 09:59 AM	#3
Jeff Price Major Player Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Chico, California Posts: 357	Thanks, Mike. It's good to know the relationship of Penn Station to B&H. They mention it is nearby on their website but gave no details. DOes anyone know if there is aplace to check my backpack at B&H? I suspect they don't want me carrying it around the store. If not B&H what about Penn Station? There doesn't seem to be as many luggage lockers as there used to be. __________________ Jeff Price Flickerflix Nature Videos flickerflix@yahoo.com

December 6th, 2004, 10:01 AM	#5
Robert Mann Z. Skyonic New York Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: NYC Posts: 614	Re: Layover at JFK - visiting B&H <<<-- Originally posted by Jeff Price : Any suggestions as to the easiest way of getting there without spending an arm and a leg Thanks. -->>> how long is your layover?...make sure they are open as well this time of year bh takes off early, and is closed on the many holidays they have.. <<<-- DOes anyone know if there is aplace to check my backpack at B&H? -->>> checking bags is a must, there is...

December 6th, 2004, 10:05 AM	#7
Jeff Price Major Player Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Chico, California Posts: 357	I have all day on Sunday. According to their schedule they should be open 10:00-5:00. That might just give me enough time :-) (I had checked this before I scheduled the trip.) __________________ Jeff Price Flickerflix Nature Videos flickerflix@yahoo.com

December 6th, 2004, 09:01 AM	#2
Mike Cavanaugh Major Player Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Albany NY Posts: 311	Welcome to NY! You take the AirTrain to either the LIRR or a subway stop. Depending on which train you take, total cost will be $7-13 and 30 min to an hour. The Long Island Railroad is the fastest, but you can also take the subway. The good news is that Penn Station is a major destination, and B&H is right across the street. For info see this link: http://www.lirr.org/mta/airtrain.htm Probably the best way to go (less confusion much faster but a few more $) is take the Air Train to Jamaica, then LIRR to Penn Station.

December 6th, 2004, 10:04 AM	#6
Mike Cavanaugh Major Player Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Albany NY Posts: 311	Robert has a good point - B&H is closed for many of the Jewish holidays and on Saturdays - check their website.