Southwest flies from Ft. Lauderdale to Albany, which is closer to you, and
not usually a hassle of a drive.
Keith
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>I live in Poughkeepsie, NY and my parents are flying in from Miami to
> visit. We checked rates to Stewart Airport, and those were incredibly
> expensive, so that's out. So, our options are Newark or LaGuardia.
> Fares to both are the same price, so right now we're looking at which
> one will be the easiest to get to Poughkeepsie from. I don't mind
> going to pick them up (unfortunately, it's quite a drive), but there
> might be a better way by bus or train. However, most buses/trains go
> through NYC, so if it will take another 4 hours after they land to
> finally get to my house, then that's out too. And a cab ride would be
> too expensive. Does anyone know of any other transportation that can
> take them from either airport to the Newburgh/Poughkeepsie area that is
> inexpensive and that will take less than say 2 hours? Or is it best
> for me to just drive down and pick them up? If I do need to pick them
> up, which airport would be easier to go to from here (taking traffic,
> tolls, easiness into consideration)? I just moved up here from Houston
> so please bear with me. Any advice appreciated. Thanks!
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