- TRAVEL BY SUBWAY - download NYC subway map

• A, C, or E train to 14th St., or
• 1, 2, 3, or 9 train to 14th St. , or
• L train to Eighth Ave.

- TRAVEL BY PATH TRAIN

From New Jersey, take the 33rd Street train to West 9th or Christopher Street station.

- TRAVEL BY BUS - download NYC bus map (PDF format)

• M14 - Cross-town to 14th Street and 8th Avenue
• M10 - (Downtown on 7th Avenue or uptown on 8th Avenue) to West 12th Street
• M2, M3, or M5 - (Downtown on 5th Avenue) to West 12th Street
• M5, 6 - (Uptown on 6th Avenue) to West 12th Street
  (Free transfer from subway and from all other north and southbound buses to 14th Street)
  
• From Port Authority (42nd Street, between 8th and 9th Avenues), Take the downtown IRT or IND subway (1, 2, 3, 9, A, C, E) to 14th Street, or take the M10 bus downtown on 7th Avenue to 11th Street.

  ARRIVAL FROM AIRPORTS

from LAGUARDIA AIRPORT (LGA)

1. TAXI - Metered rate. Approximately $25 to $35 + toll fees and tip. Estimated time: about 35-45 minutes, depending on traffic. (Reminder: This is the best option.)
2. BUS OR SHARED VAN - Follow ground transportation signs. Look for "BUSES TO MANHATTAN." Take bus to "Port Authority" or Penn Station." Take Taxi to Guest House. Cost: about $15 per person + taxi fare from terminal (about $5-$7). Shared vans will usually drop you off at our door. However, the van will likely make several stops and yours could be the first stop or the last one. That could make a big time difference. Estimated time: about 1 hour.
   
3. SUBWAY - Q33 bus to 74th Street / Broadway (in Queens), then E train Manhattan bound to 14th Street / 8th Avenue in Manhattan, or M60 Bus to 125th Street / St Nicholas Avenue then A train Downtown to 14th Street. When you get on the bus ask driver what stop for the E train (Q33 bus) or A train (M60 bus). Cost: $2.00 for the bus + $2.00 for the subway if paying cash for the bus (bus takes exact change only, no pennies, no bills), or $2.00 total if paying with a Metrocard. Estimated time: 1 to 2 hours.

from NEWARK AIRPORT (EWR)

1. TAXI - Approximately $40 to $45 + toll fees and tip. Follow signs to Taxi Stand. Ask the Driver what the charge is to Manhattan (Greenwich Village). Estimated time: about 30-40 minutes, depending on traffic. (Reminder: This is the best option.)
   
2. BUS - Follow ground transportation signs. Look for "BUSES TO NEW YORK ." Take bus to "Port Authority bus terminal" or bus to "Penn Station -- MANHATTAN." Price $11 per person + taxi from Port Authority. Estimated time: about 1 hour.
   
3. TRAIN - Airport Monorail to Newark Airport station, then New Jersey transit to Penn Station New York, then NYC subway here (A, C, or E train downtown to 14th street), Cost $11.15 for the train + $2.00 for the subway or about $6.00 for a taxi from Penn Station to here.
   NOTE: There is a Penn Station in Newark, New Jersey as well as one in New York, New York.

from KENNEDY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (JFK)

1. TAXI - Flat charge of $45 + toll fees and tip. Follow signs to Taxi Stand. Tell Driver "Flat Rate." Estimated time: about 45 minutes, longer during rush hour. (Reminder: This is the best option.)
   
2. BUS OR SHARED VAN - Follow ground transportation signs. Look for "BUSES TO MANHATTAN." Take a bus going to either "Port Authority" or "Penn Station." From either place take Taxi to guest house. Cost: about $15 per person + taxi fare from bus terminal (about $5-$7). Shared vans will usually drop you off at our door. However, the van will likely make several stops and yours could be the first stop or the last one. That could make a big time difference. Average time: about 1 1/4 hour. However, it can take up to 3 hours!
   
3. TRAIN AND SUBWAY - (Best for those with little luggage): From Kennedy Airport take the "Airtrain" to Jamaica Station. Pay $5 charge at end of ride and buy Metro-Card for subway @$2.00 per ride. Ask for free subway map. Take subway E Train (Manhattan direction) to 14th Street stop. Walk south on Eighth Avenue 3 blocks to 21 Eighth Avenue for check in. Total cost:$7.00. Duration: 1 hour.