There are 5 ways to get from Empire State Building to Terminal 8 (Station) by train, tram, subway, bus, taxi, rideshare, or car
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Train, tram
best- Take the train from New York Penn Station to JamaicaLong Beach Branch / ...
- Take the tram from Jamaica Station to Terminal 8AirTrain
46 min$14–18Drive 16.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Empire State Building to Terminal 8 (Station)16.4 mi
23 min$3–5Subway, bus
- Take the subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to Jamaica-179 StF / ...
- Take the bus from Hillside Av/179 St to Jfk Airport/Terminal 8Q3
1h 32m$5–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Empire State Building to Terminal 8 (Station)16.4 mi
23 min$85–110Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Empire State Building to New York JFK-JFK16.4 mi
23 min$55–75
Empire State Building to Terminal 8 (Station) by foot, train, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Empire State Building to Terminal 8 (Station) is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 23 min.
The fastest way to get from Empire State Building to Terminal 8 (Station) is to taxi which takes 23 min and costs $85 - $110.
No, there is no direct train from Empire State Building station to Terminal 8 (Station). However, there are services departing from New York Penn Station and arriving at Terminal 8 via Jamaica Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46 min.
The distance between Empire State Building and Terminal 8 (Station) is 18 miles. The road distance is 16.5 miles.
The best way to get from Empire State Building to Terminal 8 (Station) without a car is to train and tram which takes 46 min and costs $13 - $19.
It takes approximately 46 min to get from Empire State Building to Terminal 8 (Station), including transfers.
Empire State Building to Terminal 8 (Station) train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from New York Penn Station.
Empire State Building to Terminal 8 (Station) train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Jamaica station.
Yes, the driving distance between Empire State Building to Terminal 8 (Station) is 17 miles. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Empire State Building to Terminal 8 (Station).
There are 2962+ hotels available in Terminal 8 (Station).
What companies run services between Empire State Building, NY, USA and Terminal 8 (Station), NY, USA?
There is no direct connection from Empire State Building to Terminal 8 (Station). However, you can walk to New York Penn Station, take the train to Jamaica, walk to Jamaica Station, then take the vehicle to Terminal 8. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Empire State Building to Jfk Airport/Terminal 8 via 34 St-Herald Sq, Jamaica-179 St, and Hillside Av/179 St in around 1h 32m.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from New York Penn Station to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–10
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $4–7
- Peak
- $5–10
- Phone
- +1 (212) 435-7000
- Website
- jfkairport.com
Tram from Jamaica Station to Terminal 8
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9
- Website
- https://www.jfkairport.com/to-from-airport/air-train
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to Jamaica-179 St
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Adult
- $3
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from Hillside Av/179 St to Jfk Airport/Terminal 8
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- http://www.mta.info
- Schedules at
- https://new.mta.info/schedules
- Standard Fare
- $2–7
- Website
- mozio.com
Rideshare from Empire State Building to New York JFK-JFK
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $55–75
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Empire State Building and Terminal 8 (Station). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.