There are 7 ways to get from Manhattan to New York JFK Airport (JFK) by train, tram, subway, bus, taxi, car, towncar or shuttle
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manhattan to New York JFK Airport (JFK) is to drive which costs $3 - $5 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 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Manhattan to New York JFK Airport (JFK). However, there are services departing from Grand Central and arriving at Terminal 4 via Jamaica Station-Station D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32 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 train and tram which takes 32 min and costs $12 - $21.
It takes approximately 32 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 Bus Company, depart from E 57 St/ 3 Av station.
Manhattan to New York JFK Airport (JFK) train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Grand Central station.
Manhattan to New York JFK Airport (JFK) bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 148 St/S Cargo Rd station.
- Distance: 13.7 miles
- Duration: 32 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 20m.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- new.mta.info
Train from Grand Central to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3 - $12
- Website
- https://new.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://new.mta.info/schedules
- Peak
- $3 - $12
- Off-Peak
- $4 - $7
- 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
- $9
- Website
- https://www.jfkairport.com/to-from-airport/air-train
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from 86 St to Howard Beach-JFK Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1 - $3
- Website
- http://www.mta.info/schedules
- Seniors 65+ and Concession
- $2
- Standard
- $3
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from E 57 St/ 3 Av to Cross Bay Bl /Liberty Av
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2 - $7
- Schedules at
- new.mta.info
- Seniors 65+ and disabled
- $1 - $4
- Standard Fare
- $2 - $7
Bus from Liberty Av/95 St to 148 St/S Cargo Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2 - $7
- Schedules at
- new.mta.info
- Seniors 65+ and disabled
- $1 - $4
- Standard Fare
- $2 - $7
Shuttle from Manhattan to New York JFK Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $85 - $100
- Shuttle
- $85 - $100
- Website
- jayride.com
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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