How much does taking a taxi cost, in newyork?

October 24th, 2009 | by admin |

I am going to penn station, and i need to get on another train to take me to central islip… is the train that takes me to central islip in penn station? and do i have to make reservations first to be able to get on that train, like u have to do with the amtrak? or will it just take me to central islip without having to go through any trouble… also once i get to central islip station is there any taxis close to there, becauseill have 2 luggages with me and i dont feel like walking a long distance with all that heavy stuff to find a taxi to take me to a hotel in central islip or ronkonkama

to get on the train you just have to buy a ticket or a long-lasting card..thats all i know…but the taxi costs accordigly to the bridges you are going to pass through or whatever so it depends but usually they dont cost too much..

  1. 4 Responses to “How much does taking a taxi cost, in newyork?”

  2. By Mike P on Oct 24, 2009 | Reply

    ok you will have to go outside and wave a cab down. it will prob. be about $45 because i did the same i took one to merrick long island and it cost like $42 so around that area
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  3. By breanna m on Oct 24, 2009 | Reply

    Cabs are cash only and it’s a good idea to have small bills because the cabbies can’t usually break anything higher than $20. While cabs are relatively expensive for a single person, they can actually be a bargain with 3 or more riders. The rates for taxicabs are as follows (last updated 2007-07):
    Initial fare………….$2.50
    Each 1/5 mile (4 blocks).$0.40
    Each 1 minute idle…….$0.40
    Peak surcharge………..$1.00 (after 4pm until 8pm Mon-Fri)
    Night surcharge……….$0.50 (after 8pm until 6am)
    Tolls………………..$extra
    Additional riders……..FREE

    Pay only what’s on the meter, plus a 15-20 percent gratuity. There are additional charges for crossings outside the metropolitan area and New Jersey. Passengers are required to pay one way. If you are going to airports, there are set fees plus toll and tip. See our airport pages for more specific information on how to get to and from the airports.
    Officially, taxicabs can take on only four riders — 3 in the backseat, 1 in the front seat. Occasionally, the wider cabs will be willing to take 5 people, but they will usually ask the fifth person to duck down below the sight of the authorities. The famous large "Checker" cabs are pretty much a relic of the past, although you can still see some servicing the town at limousine service rates.
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    http://www.ny.com/transportation/taxis/

  4. By emily♥ on Oct 24, 2009 | Reply

    to get on the train you just have to buy a ticket or a long-lasting card..thats all i know…but the taxi costs accordigly to the bridges you are going to pass through or whatever so it depends but usually they dont cost too much..
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  5. By Rebel on Oct 24, 2009 | Reply

    First off, cabs in NYC are dangerous and the drivers who drive them are mostly illegal immigrants who don’t know how to drive correctly. Second, cabs in NYC are very expensive and probably will continue going up as fuel prices soar. Therefore, smartest option will be to take the Long Island Railroad from NY Penn Station to Islip or Ronconcama. You dont’ have to have a reservation for LIRR, but you should buy your ticket from the vending machine before boarding to avoid surcharges. Hope this helps.
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