There are 7 ways to get from New York to New York JFK Airport (JFK) by train, tram, subway, taxi, car, shuttle or towncar
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train, AirTrain • 30 min
Cheapest option
Subway • 51 min
5 alternative options
Train, tram • 32 min
Taxi • 24 min
Drive • 24 min
Shuttle • 24 min
Towncar • 24 min
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Questions & Answers
The most affordable way to get from New York to New York JFK Airport (JFK) is to drive, which costs $1 - $3 and takes 24 min.
The quickest way to get from New York to New York JFK Airport (JFK) is to taxi which costs $95 - $120 and takes 24 min.
No, there is no direct train from New York station to New York JFK Airport (JFK). However, there are services departing from New York Penn Station and arriving at Terminal 8 via Jamaica, NY. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30 min.
The distance between New York and New York JFK Airport (JFK) is 13 miles. The road distance is 17.9 miles.
The best way to get from New York to New York JFK Airport (JFK) without a car is to train and AirTrain which takes 30 min and costs .
It takes approximately 30 min to get from New York to New York JFK Airport (JFK), including transfers.
New York to New York JFK Airport (JFK) train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from New York Penn Station.
New York to New York JFK Airport (JFK) train services, operated by JFK Airtrain, arrive at Terminal 8 station.
Yes, the driving distance between New York to New York JFK Airport (JFK) is 18 miles. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from New York to New York JFK Airport (JFK).
There are 733+ hotels available in New York JFK Airport (JFK). Prices start at $100 USD per night.
- Distance: 12.8 miles
- Duration: 30 min
What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and New York JFK Airport (JFK), USA?
You can take a train from New York to New York JFK Airport (JFK) via Jamaica and Jamaica, NY in around 30 min.
- Website
- new.mta.info
Train from New York Penn Station to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Schedules at
- new.mta.info
- Phone
- +1 (212) 435-7000
- Website
- new.mta.info
Train from Jamaica, NY to Terminal 8
- Ave. Duration
- 4 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5 - $8
- More information at
- rome2rio.com
Tram from Jamaica Station-Station D to Terminal 4
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8
- More information at
- rome2rio.com
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 W 4 St-Wash Sq to Howard Beach-JFK Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1 - $3
- Website
- mta.info
- Seniors 65+ and Concession
- $2
- Standard
- $3
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 New York to New York JFK Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $85 - $95
- Shuttle
- $85 - $95
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 New York to New York JFK Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $80 - $120
- Private
- $80 - $120
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Estimated price
- $95 - $120
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 877-917-1111
- Website
- yellowcabnyctaxi.com
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