There are 7 ways to get from Manhattan to New York JFK Airport (JFK) by subway, tram, bus, taxi, car, shuttle or towncar
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manhattan to New York JFK Airport (JFK) is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 23 min.
The quickest way to get from Manhattan to New York JFK Airport (JFK) is to taxi which costs $95 - $120 and takes 23 min.
No, there is no direct bus from Manhattan to New York JFK Airport (JFK). However, there are services departing from E 57 St/ 3 Av and arriving at 148 St/S Cargo Rd via Liberty Av/95 St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Manhattan to New York JFK Airport (JFK). However, there are services departing from 5 Av/53 St and arriving at Terminal 4 via Jamaica Station-Station D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39 min.
The distance between Manhattan and New York JFK Airport (JFK) is 14 miles. The road distance is 18.1 miles.
The best way to get from Manhattan to New York JFK Airport (JFK) without a car is to subway and tram which takes 39 min and costs $9 - $11.
It takes approximately 39 min to get from Manhattan to New York JFK Airport (JFK), including transfers.
Manhattan to New York JFK Airport (JFK) bus services, operated by MTA, depart from E 57 St/ 3 Av station.
Manhattan to New York JFK Airport (JFK) train services, operated by MTA, depart from 5 Av/53 St station.
Manhattan to New York JFK Airport (JFK) bus services, operated by MTA, arrive at 148 St/S Cargo Rd station.
- Distance: 13.7 miles
- Duration: 39 min
What companies run services between Manhattan, NY, USA and New York JFK Airport (JFK), USA?
MTA operates a vehicle from 86 St to Howard Beach-JFK Airport hourly. Tickets cost $1 - $3 and the journey takes 1h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manhattan to New York JFK Airport (JFK) via Cross Bay Bl /Liberty Av and Liberty Av/95 St in around 1h 19m.
The New York City Subway consists of 27 underground lines that serve Manhattan, the Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens. Lines are identified by a number or letter as well as a colour. Subway passes (called MetroCards) are available for purchase from ticket machines and desks in subway stations (choose from Pay-Per-Ride or 7/30-Day Unlimited), and a new contactless payment system called OMNY is currently being rolled out. The subway runs 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Contact Details
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from 5 Av/53 St to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1 - $3
- Website
- mta.info
- Seniors 65+ and Concession
- $2
- Standard
- $3
Subway from 86 St to Howard Beach-JFK Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1 - $3
- Website
- mta.info
- Seniors 65+ and Concession
- $2
- Standard
- $3
- Phone
- +1 (212) 435-7000
- Website
- new.mta.info
Tram from Jamaica Station-Station D to Terminal 4
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8
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The New York City Subway consists of 27 underground lines that serve Manhattan, the Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens. Lines are identified by a number or letter as well as a colour. Subway passes (called MetroCards) are available for purchase from ticket machines and desks in subway stations (choose from Pay-Per-Ride or 7/30-Day Unlimited), and a new contactless payment system called OMNY is currently being rolled out. The subway runs 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Contact Details
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from E 57 St/ 3 Av to Cross Bay Bl /Liberty Av
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1 - $7
- Website
- mta.info
- Standard
- $2 - $7
- Seniors 65+ and Concession
- $1 - $4
Bus from Liberty Av/95 St to 148 St/S Cargo Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1 - $7
- Website
- mta.info
- Standard
- $2 - $7
- Seniors 65+ and Concession
- $1 - $4
Jayride is an online booking service for pick up or drop off at airports, using a pre-pay, fixed-price model. You’ll be provided with a choice of transfer companies, from luxury limos to maxi taxis, private cars to shuttle buses, depending on your journey, along with passenger reviews and star ratings. On booking, you’ll receive a confirmation email with the contact details of your transfer company and meeting instructions for your trip.
Contact Details
Shuttle from Manhattan to New York JFK Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $85 - $100
- Shuttle
- $85 - $100
Jayride is an online booking service for pick up or drop off at airports, using a pre-pay, fixed-price model. You’ll be provided with a choice of transfer companies, from luxury limos to maxi taxis, private cars to shuttle buses, depending on your journey, along with passenger reviews and star ratings. On booking, you’ll receive a confirmation email with the contact details of your transfer company and meeting instructions for your trip.
Contact Details
Towncar from Manhattan to New York JFK Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $80 - $120
- Private
- $80 - $120
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Estimated price
- $95 - $120
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 877-917-1111
- Website
- yellowcabnyctaxi.com
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