Directions to the Lucerne Hotel
- Airport Gray Line Shuttle
One Way Gray Line Shuttle prices per person:
- LaGuardia (approx. 8 miles) $16.00
- JFK (approx. 12 miles) $19.00
- Newark (approx. 13 miles) $19.00 (There is no service from the hotel to Newark - only from the airport to the hotel)
The Gray line shuttle at the Airport is on a walk-in basis only. They do not accept reservations. Go to the Ground Transportation Desk at the airport and you can take the Gray Line Shuttle serve to the Lucerne for the prices listed above. The shuttles run 5:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. every 20 minutes from the airport. When leaving New York from the hotel, you can make reservations for the Gray Line Shuttle 12 hours in advance with the Hotel Concierge at ext 7152 or you can call (212) 315-3006 (must be 24 hours in advance).
- Town Car Service
Rates from the Lucerne to each airport:
- LaGuardia $51.50
- JFK $63.50
- Newark $79.70
Rates for pick-up from the airport to The Lucerne:
- LaGuardia $61.50
- JFK $73.50
- Newark $89.70
(Rates are inclusive of Tolls & tips. Please contact hotel concierge to schedule a reservation.)
- Yellow Cab
If you would rather take the yellow cab, the taxi fare from JFK into Manhattan is $35 plus toll and gratuity. From LaGuardia or Newark, the prices vary accordingly to the meter (rates increase with traffic, etc). While at the hotel, our doorman/bellman will be more than happy to hail a cab for your convenience. When arriving in New York, follow the signs to Ground Transportation - Taxi Cabs.
- Driving to New York
For directions in New York City click into www.mapquest.com
- Parking
The Lucerne does not have on-site/valet parking. However, there are three indoor parking garages located within a few blocks of our hotel. Rates apply to Lucerne guests and are based on one time entry only (no In & Out privilege. Guests must have parking ticket validated by The Lucerne front desk.
Hertz Parking Garage 210 West 77th Street Amsterdam & Broadway (2 blocks) $25.00 per day
Easy access Direction to The Lucerne
- From Long Island
Long Island Expressway west to Queens Midtown Tunnel. Follow signs to 34th Street West Side. Continue on 34th Street to 8th Avenue, which will then turn into Broadway, go to 79th Street and make a right turn to The Lucerne.
- From JFK
Van Wyck Expressway toward NYC to Grand Central Parkway (NYC bound), to Long Island Expressway West. Then follow above directions from Long Island.
- From LaGuardia Airport
Take the Grand Central Parkway towards NYC to Long Island Expressway West. Again Following above directions from Long Island.
- From Southern NJ or Newark Airport
Take the NJ Turnpike to Holland Tunnel into NYC. Follow signs "uptown". This will lead to Hudson Street northbound. Hudson Street becomes 8th Avenue. Take 8th Avenue north at 58th Street, it leads to Broadway. Keep going straight until you get to 79th Street, then make a right. (The Lucerne is on the left hand side, a red brick building.)
- From Northern NJ or Central New Jersey
Take the George Washington Bridge to the Henry Hudson Parkway South (West Side Highway). Exit at 79th Street. Travel East on 79th Street and go down about 3 blocks. (The Lucerne is on the left hand side, a red brick building).
- From New England
Take Interstate 95(I(%) South to Henry Hudson Parkway South. Follow above directions from Northern or Central Jersey.
- From Upstate NY
Take any major highway to Henry Hudson Parkway South or Interstate 95 (I95) South. Again follow above directions from Northern or Central NJ.