There are 5 ways to get from Jackson Heights to Terminal 8 by train, tram, taxi, rideshare, car, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, tram
best- Take the train from Woodside to JamaicaFar Rockaway Branch / ...
- Take the tram from Jamaica Station to Terminal 8AirTrain
26 min$13–15Drive 11 mi
cheapest- Drive from Jackson Heights to Terminal 811 mi
13 min$2–3Taxi
- Take the taxi from Jackson Heights to Terminal 811 mi
13 min$60–75Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Jackson Heights to New York JFK-JFK11 mi
13 min$40–55Subway, tram
- Take the subway from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK AirportE
- Take the tram from Jamaica Station to Terminal 8AirTrain
33 min$12
Jackson Heights to Terminal 8 by train, tram, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jackson Heights to Terminal 8 is to drive which costs $2 - $3 and takes 13 min.
The fastest way to get from Jackson Heights to Terminal 8 is to taxi which takes 13 min and costs $60 - $75.
No, there is no direct train from Jackson Heights to Terminal 8. However, there are services departing from Woodside and arriving at Terminal 8 via Jamaica Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26 min.
The distance between Jackson Heights and Terminal 8 is 12 miles. The road distance is 11 miles.
The best way to get from Jackson Heights to Terminal 8 without a car is to train and tram which takes 26 min and costs $12 - $16.
It takes approximately 26 min to get from Jackson Heights to Terminal 8, including transfers.
Jackson Heights to Terminal 8 train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Woodside station.
Jackson Heights to Terminal 8 train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Jamaica station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jackson Heights to Terminal 8 is 11 miles. It takes approximately 13 min to drive from Jackson Heights to Terminal 8.
There are 3093+ hotels available in Terminal 8.
What companies run services between Jackson Heights, NY, USA and Terminal 8, NY, USA?
There is no direct connection from Jackson Heights to Terminal 8. However, you can take the train to Jamaica, walk to Jamaica Station, take the vehicle to Terminal 8, then walk to Terminal 8. Alternatively, you can then take the taxi to Terminal 8.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Woodside to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–7
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $3–6
- Peak
- $3–7
- 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 Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Adult
- $3
- Website
- mozio.com
Rideshare from Jackson Heights to New York JFK-JFK
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Estimated price
- $60–75
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 866-983-4195
- Website
- yellowcabnyctaxi.com
Scotty's Taxi
- Phone
- +1 210-943-1234
- Website
- scottystaxicab.com
Lime Car Service & Taxi
- Phone
- +1 201-461-9999
- Website
- limetaxicab.com
Babes Taxi
- Phone
- +1 201-944-6800
- Website
- babestaxi.com
NYC.gov
- Website
- nyc.gov
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Jackson Heights and Terminal 8. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.











