A friend in New England is getting married in a few months, and most, if not all, of the bridal party is flying in from out of town. I’m a bridesmaid. The closest airports are in New York. I’m happy to pay for my airfare and hotel even though I don’t make much money, but I have anxiety issues when it comes to driving, and at this point I’ll be damned if I’m going to rent a car and panic my way from Laguardia or JFK to the hotel, more than an hour away. A taxi or limo would run close to 0, which is out of the question after I’ve already paid for the flight, hotel, dress, and who knows what else. I was under the impression that it’s proper etiquette to provide some sort of airport-to-hotel transportation for the bridal party, and the bride has family members who could probably make a trip or two to pick up guests, but she hasn’t mentioned the possibility and I’d feel like a beastly bridesmaid if I asked. Am I responsible for getting to the hotel myself?
Another 0 for a limo when you make the equivalent of minimum wage isn’t exactly "nickels." 
I’d rather not give out the exact location; I’m paranoid the bride will find this, recognize me and throw a fit. But I’ve checked, and the nearest airports are in NY (I have family that used to live in NY, and they confirmed this for me).
Thanks for the suggestions about asking what the other bridal party members are planning and possibly "carpooling" with some of them. I’m willing to pay my share for a rental car as long as I don’t have to drive. If I drive I won’t get past the parking lot. Also, I’m traveling in from across the country and don’t have days to spend traveling, so I do need to fly in.
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