TLDR: Grand Central Terminal is one of the most beautiful buildings in New York and it’s completely free to walk through. The zodiac ceiling, the Whispering Gallery, the Grand Central Oyster Bar, and the building’s Beaux-Arts architecture make it worth a dedicated visit. It’s also the most convenient subway hub from the Upper East Side. … Read more
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Getting from JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark to the Upper East Side
TLDR: From JFK, a taxi is a flat rate of $70 plus tip and tolls (about $85-95 total, 45-75 minutes). From LaGuardia, a regular taxi runs $35-50 plus tip and takes 25-40 minutes. From Newark, take NJ Transit to Penn Station then the subway (about 90 minutes, $15). The closest subway station to the Wa