AirTrain and LIRR to Penn StationorWelcome Pickups transfer to Manhattan?

The short answer

For one traveler the AirTrain and LIRR to Penn Station is cheaper by US$76. That does not change up to 8 travelers.

The AirTrain and LIRR to Penn Station is quicker: 30 min against 35 min.

AirTrain and LIRR to Penn Station: hours not recorded. Welcome Pickups transfer to Manhattan: Runs all night.

Priced against each other

Whole-party totals · adult fares

What each costs for the whole party, in USD. The cheaper of the two is marked on every row. The Welcome Pickups transfer to Manhattan is charged in euros; its column is converted at the reference rate in its fare note.
Travelers	AirTrain and LIRR to Penn Station	Welcome Pickups transfer to Manhattan	Difference
1	US$14	about US$90	US$76
2	US$28	about US$90	US$62
3	US$42	about US$90	US$48
4	US$56	about US$180	US$124
5	US$70	about US$180	US$110
6	US$84	about US$180	US$96
7	US$98	about US$270	US$172
8	US$112	about US$270	US$158

Where each one leaves you

AirTrainLIRR · Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (AirTrain); Long Island Rail Road (MTA)AirTrain and LIRR to Penn Station

From: The AirTrain station at your terminal, trains to Jamaica
To: Penn Station, Seventh and Eighth Avenues at 31st to 33rd Streets, in Midtown
Journey: 30 min

At Jamaica, take a westbound train to Penn Station: some go to Grand Central Madison or Atlantic Terminal instead.

Buy the train ticket before you board: bought from the conductor it costs $7.75 to $8.50 more.

transfer · Welcome PickupsWelcome Pickups transfer to Manhattan

From: Driver meets you in the arrivals hall of your terminal with a name board
To: Any address in Manhattan
Runs: All night
Journey: 35 min

The price is fixed and paid when you book, tolls included. From 21:00 to 04:59 the sedan costs €96 instead of €78.

The sedan seats three: larger vehicles are quoted when you book. Rush-hour traffic can stretch the ride past an hour.

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