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How to get fromGrand Central Terminal to Jfk Airport/Terminal 8by train, tram, subway, bus, taxi, car, towncar or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Grand Central Terminal to Jfk Airport/Terminal 8 by train, tram, subway, bus, taxi, car, towncar, or shuttle

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  1. Train, tram

    best
    1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to JamaicatrainHempstead Branch / ...
    2. Take the tram from Jamaica Station to Terminal 8tramAirTrain
    37 min
    $14–18

  2. Drive 16.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grand Central Terminal to Jfk Airport/Terminal 8car16.4 mi
    22 min
    $3–5

  3. Subway, bus

    1. Take the subway from 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr to Jamaica-179 StsubwayF / ...
    2. Take the bus from Hillside Av/179 St to Jfk Airport/Terminal 8busQ3
    1h 39m
    $5–10

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Grand Central Terminal to Jfk Airport/Terminal 8taxi16.4 mi
    22 min
    $85–110

  5. Towncar

    1. Take a town car from Grand Central Terminal to New York JFK Airporttowncar16.9 mi
    23 min
    $75–110

  6. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Grand Central Terminal to New York JFK Airportshuttle
    29 min
    $85–95

Grand Central Terminal to Jfk Airport/Terminal 8 by foot, train, and tram

Calendar650Weekly Services
Duration37 minAverage Duration
Ticket$14Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA and Jfk Airport/Terminal 8, NY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Grand Central Terminal to Jfk Airport/Terminal 8. However, you can walk to Grand Central Terminal, take the train to Jamaica, walk to Jamaica Station, then take the vehicle to Terminal 8. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Grand Central Terminal to Jfk Airport/Terminal 8 via 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr, Jamaica-179 St, and Hillside Av/179 St in around 1h 39m.

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