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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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Train, tram  •  32 min

  1. Take the train from Grand Central to Jamaica Hempstead Branch / ...
  2. Take the tram from Jamaica Station-Station D to Terminal 4 Jamaica

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Bus  •  1h 20m

  1. Take the bus from E 57 St/ 3 Av to Cross Bay Bl /Liberty Av Qm15
  2. Take the bus from Liberty Av/95 St to 148 St/S Cargo Rd Q7

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Subway  •  1h 15m

  1. Take the subway from 86 St to Howard Beach-JFK Airport A

Taxi  •  23 min

  1. Take a taxi from Manhattan to New York JFK Airport (JFK) 18.1 miles

Drive  •  23 min

  1. Drive from Manhattan to New York JFK Airport (JFK) 18.1 miles

Towncar  •  23 min

  1. Take a town car from Manhattan to New York JFK Airport 18.1 miles

Shuttle  •  23 min

  1. Take a shuttle bus from Manhattan to New York JFK Airport

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The cheapest way to get from Manhattan to New York JFK Airport (JFK) is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 23 min.

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The quickest way to get from Manhattan to New York JFK Airport (JFK) is to taxi which costs $95 - $120 and takes 23 min.

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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.

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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.

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The distance between Manhattan and New York JFK Airport (JFK) is 14 miles. The road distance is 18.1 miles.

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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.

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It takes approximately 32 min to get from Manhattan to New York JFK Airport (JFK), including transfers.

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Manhattan to New York JFK Airport (JFK) bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from E 57 St/ 3 Av station.

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Manhattan to New York JFK Airport (JFK) train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Grand Central station.

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Manhattan to New York JFK Airport (JFK) bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 148 St/S Cargo Rd station.

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Map of how to get from Manhattan to New York JFK Airport (JFK).
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  • 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.

Train operators
Long Island Rail Road
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
JFK Airtrain
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
Bus operators
MTA Bus Company
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
Shuttles by Jayride
Shuttle from Manhattan to New York JFK Airport
Ave. Duration
23 min
Frequency
On demand
Estimated price
$85 - $100
Shuttle
$85 - $100
Other operators
Jayride Private Transfers
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
Taxi from Manhattan to New York JFK Airport (JFK)
Ave. Duration
23 min
Estimated price
$95 - $120
Yellow Cab
Phone
+1 877-917-1111
Website
yellowcabnyctaxi.com

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Manhattan to New York JFK Airport (JFK) train services, operated by JFK Airtrain, arrive at Terminal 4 station.

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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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