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How to get fromJfk Airport/Terminal 8 to Empire State Buildingby tram, train, bus, subway, taxi, rideshare or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Jfk Airport/Terminal 8 to Empire State Building by tram, train, bus, subway, taxi, rideshare, or car

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  1. Tram, train

    best
    1. Take the tram from Terminal 8 to Jamaica StationtramAirTrain
    2. Take the train from Jamaica to New York Penn StationtrainBabylon Branch / ...
    41 min
    $12–18

  2. Drive 15.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jfk Airport/Terminal 8 to Empire State Buildingcar15.6 mi
    25 min
    $3–5

  3. Bus, subway

    1. Take the bus from Lefferts Blvd/Airtrain Station to Lewis Av/Myrtle AvbusB15
    2. Take the subway from Myrtle Av to 34 St-Herald SqsubwayM
    2h 9m
    $8–17

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Jfk Airport/Terminal 8 to Empire State Buildingtaxi15.6 mi
    25 min
    $85–110

  5. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from New York JFK-JFK to Empire State Buildingrideshare15.6 mi
    25 min
    $55–75

Jfk Airport/Terminal 8 to Empire State Building by tram, train, and foot

Calendar1169Weekly Services
Duration41 minAverage Duration
Ticket$12Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Jfk Airport/Terminal 8, NY, USA and Empire State Building, NY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Jfk Airport/Terminal 8 to Empire State Building. However, you can take the vehicle to Jamaica Station, walk to Jamaica, take the train to New York Penn Station, then walk to Empire State Building. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jfk Airport/Terminal 8 to Empire State Building via Lefferts Blvd/Airtrain Station, Lewis Av/Myrtle Av, Myrtle Av, and 34 St-Herald Sq in around 2h 9m.

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