There are 5 ways to get from Roosevelt Island to Terminal 8 by subway, tram, taxi, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Subway, tram
best- Take the subway from 50 St to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK AirportE
- Take the tram from Jamaica Station to Terminal 8AirTrain
1h$12Drive 16.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Manhattan to Terminal 816.9 mi
28 min$4–5Taxi
- Take the taxi from Manhattan to Terminal 816.9 mi
28 min$90–110Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Manhattan to New York JFK-JFK16.9 mi
28 min$55–75Subway
- Take the subway from 86 St to Howard Beach-JFK AirportA
1h 20m$12
Roosevelt Island to Terminal 8 by subway, tram, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Roosevelt Island to Terminal 8 is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 28 min.
The fastest way to get from Roosevelt Island to Terminal 8 is to taxi which takes 28 min and costs $90 - $110.
No, there is no direct train from Roosevelt Island to Terminal 8. However, there are services departing from 86 St and arriving at Terminal 8 via 50 St and Jamaica Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h.
The distance between Roosevelt Island and Terminal 8 is 19 miles. The road distance is 17 miles.
The best way to get from Roosevelt Island to Terminal 8 without a car is to subway and tram which takes 1h and costs $12.
It takes approximately 1h to get from Roosevelt Island to Terminal 8, including transfers.
Roosevelt Island to Terminal 8 train services, operated by MTA, depart from 50 St station.
Roosevelt Island to Terminal 8 train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport station.
Yes, the driving distance between Roosevelt Island to Terminal 8 is 17 miles. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Roosevelt Island to Terminal 8.
There are 2962+ hotels available in Terminal 8.
What companies run services between Roosevelt Island, NY, USA and Terminal 8, NY, USA?
MTA operates a subway from 86 St to Howard Beach-JFK Airport hourly. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 1h 2m.
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from 50 St to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Adult
- $0
Subway from 86 St to Howard Beach-JFK Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 (212) 435-7000
- Website
- jfkairport.com
Tram from Jamaica Station to Terminal 8
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9
- Website
- https://www.jfkairport.com/to-from-airport/air-train
- Website
- mozio.com
Rideshare from Manhattan to New York JFK-JFK
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $55–75
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Roosevelt Island and Terminal 8. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.








