I am arriving from an international flight into JFK on 12/15/10. After we land, I need to catch an Amtrak-sponsored bus from JFK to Penn Station to hook up with an Amtrak train to northern NY State. We arrive at JFK at 5:15 am via our international flight. Will I be able to get my luggage, go through customs, and find our ground transportation by 7:45 am? I've never flown into JFK, so I have no idea how long everything will take. I need opinions as to whether you think I can arrive at 5:15 am and do everything and catch a 7:45 am bus to Penn. My other option would be to catch the 10:45 am bus to Penn and get a later train home, but I know I'll be anxious to get home as soon as I can. Thanks for your opinions.
How Much Time Needed?