How to get fromManhattan to New York JFK Airport (JFK)by train, tram, bus, taxi, car, towncar, subway or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Manhattan to New York JFK Airport (JFK) by train, tram, bus, taxi, car, towncar, subway, or shuttle

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1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to JamaicaFar Rockaway Branch / ...
2. Take the tram from Jamaica Station to Terminal 4AirTrain
best
Train, tram
30 min
$12–21
1. Drive from Manhattan to New York JFK Airport (JFK)18 mi
cheapest
Drive 18 mi
23 min
$4–5
1. Take the bus from East 57th Street & 3rd Avenue to 157 Av/Cross Bay BlvdQm15
2. Take the tram from Howard Beach to Terminal 4AirTrain
Bus, tram
1h 15m
$12–16
1. Take the taxi from Manhattan to New York JFK Airport (JFK)18 mi
Taxi
23 min
$95–120
1. Take a town car from Manhattan to New York JFK Airport18 mi
Towncar
23 min
$80–120
1. Take the subway from 86 St to Howard Beach-JFK AirportA
Subway
1h 18m
$12
1. Take a shuttle bus from Manhattan to New York JFK Airport
Shuttle
23 min
$85–100

Manhattan to New York JFK Airport (JFK) by train and tram

638Weekly Services

30 minAverage Duration

$12Cheapest Price

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Distance: 16.2 mi
Duration: 30 min

What companies run services between Manhattan, NY, USA and New York JFK Airport (JFK), USA?

MTA operates a subway from 86 St to Howard Beach-JFK Airport hourly. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 1h 8m.

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