There are 9 ways to get from Manhattan to New York JFK Airport (JFK) by subway, train, bus, taxi, car, shuttle or towncar
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Recommended option
Subway, train • 48 min
$16 - $19
Cheapest option
Bus via Kew Gardens Rd /80 Rd • 1h 45m
$5 - $14
7 alternative options
Subway • 1h 20m
$8 - $11
Bus • 1h 30m
$19 - $26
Taxi • 23 min
$95 - $120
Drive • 23 min
$1 - $3
Shuttle • 23 min
$27 - $40
Towncar • 23 min
$80 - $120
Uber • 23 min
$60 - $70
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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.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from New York Lexington Av/E 41 St and arriving at New York JFK International Airport. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Manhattan to New York JFK Airport (JFK). However, there are services departing from 86 St and arriving at JFK Terminal 4 via Penn Station and Jamaica AirTrain. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 48 min.
The distance between Manhattan and New York JFK Airport (JFK) is 14 miles. The road distance is 18.2 miles.
The best way to get from Manhattan to New York JFK Airport (JFK) without a car is to subway and train which takes 48 min and costs $15 - $19.
It takes approximately 48 min to get from Manhattan to New York JFK Airport (JFK), including transfers.
Manhattan to New York JFK Airport (JFK) bus services, operated by NYC Express Bus (Golden Touch Transportation), depart from New York Lexington Av/E 41 St station.
Manhattan to New York JFK Airport (JFK) train services, operated by MTA, depart from 86 St station.
Manhattan to New York JFK Airport (JFK) bus services, operated by NYC Express Bus (Golden Touch Transportation), arrive at New York JFK International Airport station.
- Distance: 13.7 miles
- Duration: 48 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 every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 1h 3m. Alternatively, NYC Express Bus (Golden Touch Transportation) operates a bus from New York Lexington Av/E 41 St to New York JFK International Airport hourly. Tickets cost $19 - $26 and the journey takes 1h 30m.
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 86 St to 34 St - Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from 86 St to Howard Beach - JFK Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- mta.info
- Phone
- +1 718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Penn Station to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5 - $8
- Website
- LIRR
- Off Peak
- $5 - $8
- Phone
- (212) 435-7000
- Website
- new.mta.info
Train from Jamaica AirTrain to JFK Terminal 4
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8
- More information at
- rome2rio.com
- Phone
- +1 718-777-5111
- sales@nycairporter.com
- Website
- nycairporter.com
Bus from New York Lexington Av/E 41 St to New York JFK International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $19 - $26
- Website
- NYC Express Bus
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 60 St/2 Av to Queens Bl /80 Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2 - $7
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from Kew Gardens Rd /80 Rd to JFK AIRPORT/TERMINAL 5 AirTrain STATION
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2 - $7
- Website
- mta.info
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
- $27 - $40
- Shuttle
- $27 - $40
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
- Website
- uber.comglobal
Towncar from Manhattan to New York JFK Airport (JFK)
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $60 - $70
- Signup at
- uber.com
- UberPool
- $60 - $70
- Car Seat
- $75 - $85
- UberX
- $60 - $75
- UberXL
- $85 - $95
- Black
- $100 - $120
- Black SUV
- $150 - $180
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Estimated price
- $95 - $120
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 877-917-1111
- Website
- yellowcabnyctaxi.com
NYC.gov
- Website
- nyc.gov
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More Questions & Answers
Manhattan to New York JFK Airport (JFK) train services, operated by JFK Airtrain, arrive at JFK Terminal 4 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manhattan to New York JFK Airport (JFK) is 18 miles. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Manhattan to New York JFK Airport (JFK).
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