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Cheapest way: Airtrain to Jamaica Station and E subway to Penn station

Quickest way: Airtrain to Jamaica and then Long Island Rail Road to Penn station

Least stressful but long way: bus from terminal door to Manhattan

Most expensive and hair-raising way: TAXI

If possible fly to Newark instead - bus from terminal door to Manhattan is stressfree and quick and Newark is much less likely to have an excruciatingly long wait to get through immigration (unlike JFK).]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/20831 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/20825
Most people coming from Britain will arrive at JFK Terminal 7. There is a free bus to take you from there to the relevant stop on the JFK Airtrain, where you buy a $5 ticket to take you to Jamaica Station or Howard Beach Station. The Airtrain is a bit like London's Circle Line, i.e. it goes round and round, so check that you are going in the right direction. You'll get to Jamaica Station or Howard Beach eventually but it saves time to go the right way. At Jamaica or Howard Beach Station buy a ticket (machines or booth) and take the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) into Manhattan, from where you can take the New York Subway to all parts of the city. Buy a one, two or seven day Metrocard at the Subway station and you'll save money on single trips, both on the subway and buses.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/20825 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19824 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19824 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19811 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19811 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19808 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19808 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/12778
I've since heard that you need to have a so-called Travel Sentry Lock (TSA Approved) for travel to the USA.

These allow customs officials to open your cases without breaking the lock and they can secure your bag again after checking it.

Wish I'd have known before because I need a new case now!. I've just bought six for my family from a website called www.tripneeds.com they have these locks quite cheap.

I think Amazon also sell them as well, but they cost more.

Take my advice and get some of these locks before you travel to the States - it's worth it!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/12778 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/1187 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/1187