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What’s the Easiest Way to Get from Suffolk County to NYC During the Holidays?

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The easiest and fastest way to get from Suffolk County to New York City over the holidays is with a private transportation service. A holiday event shuttle or even a family shuttle can make holiday travel stress-free, saving you time and money. You can avoid the worst of NYC’s traffic and skip the parking queues and fees.

See why private transportation makes sense and schedule a ride with North Country Limousine today.

 

Why is It So Hard to Drive into NYC Over the Holiday Period?

Driving from Long Island to NYC is challenging on a regular day. The holiday season makes things harder with more congestion and less available parking. If you want to plan a day trip to a Christmas Market, visit Rockefeller Center for the Tree and Ice Skating, or catch a show on Broadway, a pre-booked transportation service is the best option.

You should avoid driving into NYC over the holiday season because of:

  • High occurrence of DOT Gridlock Alert Days, especially in December.
  • Around 10% more congestion over the fourth quarter (October to December).
  • High volumes of pedestrian and vehicle traffic.
  • Fewer available parking spaces.
  • Higher parking rates.

How Can You Avoid NYC Gridlock During the Holidays?

There are several ways to avoid gridlock in NYC when visiting during the holidays:

  • Take the LIRR to Manhattan (inexpensive but challenging when traveling with family, especially children). You may need to transfer to a taxi, Uber, or other service to get to your destination.
  • Book a taxi or Uber from Suffolk County (the most expensive and unpredictable option). Likely to attract high meter fees or surge pricing.
  • Book a private shuttle service or luxury transportation for special events. (cost-efficient at a fixed rate with a complete door-to-door service).

The holiday season is busy enough as it is. Adding stress with an uncomfortable train ride or an unpredictable Uber isn’t worth it. You deserve to enjoy comfortable rides from Suffolk County to NYC, where you can relax, save time, beat the gridlock, and arrive directly at your destination. A private shuttle (great for family trips) or luxury service (perfect for parties and corporate events) gives you all the benefits of driving directly into NYC with none of the downsides.

 

What are the Best Vehicle Choices for a Private Shuttle into NYC?

The best vehicle for a private NYC holiday shuttle depends on how many people you’re traveling with and what you’re doing.

  • A Black Car Service is perfect for solo and couple’s holiday travel, including executive travel.
  • An SUV is the best choice for family travel (up to 6 passengers).
  • A Van Service is ideal for larger groups, whether you are traveling with extended family and friends or heading out for a business event. North Country Limousine offers two van types. Our Sprinter Van is the luxury choice with seating for up to 12 passengers. Our Standard Van is perfect for groups of up to 14 passengers with luggage.
  • For special occasions, including exclusive Christmas parties and New Year’s Eve events, you could book a full Limousine Service. A stretch limousine can seat up to 20 passengers.
  • Our Party Bus is perfect for the largest groups and corporate events. It can seat up to 34 passengers.

If you are traveling with young children, you can request car seats for your ride. We will install approved safety seats ready for your pick-up.

 

Book Holiday Transportation from Suffolk County to NYC

We require all bookings to be made at least 48 hours in advance, but recommend booking even earlier during the holiday season. Talk to us as soon as your travel plans are confirmed, and we will lock in the price and pick-up time. Our fixed rates are transparent and include base gratuity and tolls. We don’t apply surge pricing.

North Country Limousine offers a more convenient private transportation service to get you from Suffolk County to NYC this holiday season. Talk to us at 631-467-4400 or reserve online today.