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How to get fromManhattan to JFK Airport Terminal 4by train, tram, bus, taxi, car, towncar, subway or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Manhattan to JFK Airport Terminal 4 by train, tram, bus, taxi, car, towncar, subway, 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 4tramAirTrain
    32 min
    $14–18

  2. Drive 17.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Manhattan to JFK Airport Terminal 4car17.4 mi
    29 min
    $4–5

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from East 60th Street & 2nd Avenue to Sutphin Blvd/91 AvbusQ60
    1h 23m
    $12–16

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Manhattan to JFK Airport Terminal 4taxi17.4 mi
    29 min
    $90–120

  5. Towncar

    1. Take a town car from Manhattan to New York JFK Airporttowncar17.4 mi
    29 min
    $80–110

  6. Subway

    1. Take the subway from 86 St to Howard Beach-JFK AirportsubwayA
    1h 13m
    $12

  7. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Manhattan to New York JFK Airportshuttle
    31 min
    $90–100

Manhattan to JFK Airport Terminal 4 by train and tram

Calendar652Weekly Services
Duration32 minAverage Duration
Ticket$14Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Manhattan, NY, USA and JFK Airport Terminal 4, NY, USA?

MTA Bus Company operates a bus from East 60th Street & 2nd Avenue to Sutphin Blvd/91 Av every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2–7 and the journey takes 1h 12m. Alternatively, MTA operates a subway from 86 St to Howard Beach-JFK Airport hourly. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 1h 2m.

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