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How to get fromJfk Airport/Terminal 8 to Rockefeller Centerby tram, subway, taxi, car, towncar, train or shuttle

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

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  1. Tram, subway

    best
    1. Take the tram from Terminal 8 to Jamaica StationtramAirTrain
    2. Take the subway from Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport to 5 Av/53 StsubwayE
    43 min

  2. Drive 16.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jfk Airport/Terminal 8 to Rockefeller Centercar16.4 mi
    26 min
    $3–5

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Jfk Airport/Terminal 8 to Rockefeller Centertaxi16.4 mi
    26 min
    $85–110

  4. Towncar

    1. Take a town car from New York JFK Airport to Rockefeller Centertowncar16.6 mi
    27 min
    $75–110

  5. Tram, train

    1. Take the tram from Terminal 8 to Jamaica StationtramAirTrain
    2. Take the train from Jamaica to Grand Central TerminaltrainFar Rockaway Branch / ...
    47 min
    $12–18

  6. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from New York JFK Airport to Rockefeller Centershuttle
    30 min
    $85–95

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Jfk Airport/Terminal 8, NY, USA and Rockefeller Center, NY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Jfk Airport/Terminal 8 to Rockefeller Center. However, you can take the vehicle to Jamaica Station, walk to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport, take the subway to 5 Av/53 St, then walk to Rockefeller Center. Alternatively, you can then take the taxi to Rockefeller Center.

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