parking just outside the city

We are arriving in NY tonight!!! We will be staying with family out on L I and will drive in fri, sat and sun. Is there someplace to park before we get to the city ( L I E probably) and take the train into the city that would be cheaper than city parking? thanks!!!

parking just outside the city

Many long island railroad stations have parking. Check www.mta.info. But if you are staying on Long Island just take the train from the closest station, especailly on friday when the lots may be full with commuters and when parking may be somewhat restrictive. The LIE is often jam packed, even on the weekends.

parking just outside the city

Wouldn%26#39;t your family know about this?

There are a few open parking lots in Long Island City near the 23 st/ Ely Ave. subway station of the E train which is the last station before going into Manhattan. I just can%26#39;t give you explicit directions on how to get there. You%26#39;d get off the LIE at 23 st. and the sign reads last exit before toll (for the midtown tunnel).

It might be easier to drive the car into the city and park as soon as you get in. Iconparking.com will allow you to pick a garage anywhere in the city. They have some places that would only cost $8-10 for the day on a weekend. I%26#39;m not sure how much cheaper LI City would be. If you take the midtown tunnel in and wanted to park as near to there as possible, pick Murray Hill/Kips Bay area.

There are now some places where Sunday parking is free but can%26#39;t tell you exactly where to look.

If you are staying on Long Island, why not just take the LIRR into town the way thousands of commuters do every day? Park out there, and then don%26#39;t worry about the impossible six-lane parking lot called the Long Island Expressway. Trust me, it is no faster to drive.