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How to get fromTerminal 8 (Station) to Lower Manhattanby subway, bus, taxi, rideshare or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Terminal 8 (Station) to Lower Manhattan by subway, bus, taxi, rideshare, or car

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  1. Subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport to BowerysubwayJ / ...
    59 min
    $12
  2. Drive 14.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Terminal 8 (Station) to Lower Manhattancar14.7 mi
    26 min
    $3–4
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Jamaica Av/146 St to Williamsburg Bridge Plaza/Bay 3busQ54
    1h 59m
    $10–16
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Terminal 8 (Station) to Lower Manhattantaxi14.7 mi
    26 min
    $80–100
  5. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from New York JFK-JFK to Lower Manhattanrideshare14.7 mi
    26 min
    $55–75

Terminal 8 (Station) to Lower Manhattan by tram and subway

Calendar971Weekly Services
Duration59 minAverage Duration
Ticket$12Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Terminal 8 (Station), NY, USA and Lower Manhattan, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport to Bowery every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 46 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Jamaica Av/146 St to Williamsburg Bridge Plaza/Bay 3 every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2–7 and the journey takes 1h 6m.

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