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How to get fromEmpire State Building to JFK Airport Terminal 4by train, tram, subway, bus, taxi, car, towncar or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Empire State Building to JFK Airport Terminal 4 by train, tram, subway, bus, taxi, car, towncar, or shuttle

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  1. Train, tram

    best
    1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to JamaicatrainLong Beach Branch / ...
    2. Take the tram from Jamaica Station to Terminal 4tramAirTrain
    42 min
    $14–18

  2. Drive 16.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Empire State Building to JFK Airport Terminal 4car16.6 mi
    22 min
    $3–5

  3. Subway, bus

    1. Take the subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to Jamaica-179 StsubwayF / ...
    2. Take the bus from Hillside Av/179 St to Jfk Airport/Terminal 8busQ3
    1h 42m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Empire State Building to JFK Airport Terminal 4taxi16.6 mi
    22 min
    $90–110

  5. Towncar

    1. Take a town car from Empire State Building to New York JFK Airporttowncar16.6 mi
    22 min
    $75–110

  6. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Empire State Building to New York JFK Airportshuttle
    31 min
    $85–95

Empire State Building to JFK Airport Terminal 4 by foot, train, and tram

Calendar1133Weekly Services
Duration42 minAverage Duration
Ticket$14Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Empire State Building, NY, USA and JFK Airport Terminal 4, NY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Empire State Building to JFK Airport Terminal 4. However, you can walk to New York Penn Station, take the train to Jamaica, walk to Jamaica Station, then take the vehicle to Terminal 4. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Empire State Building to JFK Airport Terminal 4 via 34 St-Herald Sq, Jamaica-179 St, Hillside Av/179 St, and Jfk Airport/Terminal 8 in around 1h 42m.

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