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The cheapest way to get from New York to New York JFK Airport (JFK) is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 23 min.
The quickest way to get from New York to New York JFK Airport (JFK) is to taxi which costs $85 - $110 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 New York station to New York JFK Airport (JFK). However, there are services departing from Penn Station and arriving at JFK Terminal 4 via Jamaica AirTrain. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31 min.
The distance between New York and New York JFK Airport (JFK) is 13 miles. The road distance is 15.8 miles.
The best way to get from New York to New York JFK Airport (JFK) without a car is to train which takes 31 min and costs $13 - $16.
It takes approximately 31 min to get from New York to New York JFK Airport (JFK), including transfers.
New York 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.
New York to New York JFK Airport (JFK) train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Penn Station.
The best way to get from New York to New York JFK Airport (JFK) is to train which takes 31 min and costs $13 - $16. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $19 - $26 and takes 1h 30m.
- Distance: 12.8 miles
- Duration: 31 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 AirTrain in around 31 min. 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.
- Phone
- +1 718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Penn Station to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 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
Train from Howard Beach, NY to Terminal 4
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5 - $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 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- mta.info
- 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
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
- 23 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $24 - $35
- Shuttle
- $24 - $35
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
- 23 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $70 - $110
- Private
- $70 - $110
- Website
- uber.comglobal
Towncar from New York to New York JFK Airport (JFK)
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $50 - $65
- Signup at
- uber.com
- UberPool
- $50 - $65
- Car Seat
- $65 - $80
- UberX
- $55 - $65
- UberXL
- $75 - $85
- Black
- $95 - $110
- Black SUV
- $140 - $160
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Estimated price
- $85 - $110
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 877-917-1111
- Website
- yellowcabnyctaxi.com
NYC.gov
- Website
- nyc.gov
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More Questions & Answers
New York to New York JFK Airport (JFK) bus services, operated by NYC Express Bus (Golden Touch Transportation), arrive at New York JFK International Airport station.
New York to New York JFK Airport (JFK) train services, operated by JFK Airtrain, arrive at JFK Terminal 4 station.
Yes, the driving distance between New York to New York JFK Airport (JFK) is 16 miles. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from New York to New York JFK Airport (JFK).
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