What is the cheapest way to get from Terminal 8 to Lower Manhattan?

The cheapest way to get from Terminal 8 to Lower Manhattan is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 25 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Terminal 8 to Lower Manhattan?

The fastest way to get from Terminal 8 to Lower Manhattan is to taxi which takes 25 min and costs $75 - $95.

Is there a direct train between Terminal 8 and Lower Manhattan?

No, there is no direct train from Terminal 8 to Lower Manhattan. However, there are services departing from Terminal 8 and arriving at Bowery via Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 1m.

How far is it from Terminal 8 to Lower Manhattan?

The distance between Terminal 8 and Lower Manhattan is 17 miles. The road distance is 14.4 miles.

How do I travel from Terminal 8 to Lower Manhattan without a car?

The best way to get from Terminal 8 to Lower Manhattan without a car is to subway which takes 1h 1m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Terminal 8 to Lower Manhattan?

It takes approximately 1h 1m to get from Terminal 8 to Lower Manhattan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Terminal 8 to Lower Manhattan train from?

Terminal 8 to Lower Manhattan train services, operated by MTA New York City Transit, depart from Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport station.

Where does the Terminal 8 to Lower Manhattan train arrive?

Terminal 8 to Lower Manhattan train services, operated by MTA New York City Transit, arrive at Bowery station.

Can I drive from Terminal 8 to Lower Manhattan?

Yes, the driving distance between Terminal 8 to Lower Manhattan is 14 miles. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Terminal 8 to Lower Manhattan.

Where can I stay near Lower Manhattan?

There are 3393+ hotels available in Lower Manhattan.

Terminal 8 to Lower Manhattan - 6 ways to travel via subway, bus, taxi, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Terminal 8 to Lower Manhattan by subway, bus, taxi, car, towncar, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport to BoweryJ / ...
1h 1m
Drive 14.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Terminal 8 to Lower Manhattan14.3 mi
25 min
$3–4
Bus
1. Take the bus from Jamaica Av/146 St to Williamsburg Bridge Plaza/Bay 3Q54
2h 2m
$10–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Terminal 8 to Lower Manhattan14.3 mi
25 min
$75–95
Towncar
1. Take a town car from New York JFK Airport to Lower Manhattan14.9 mi
26 min
$70–100
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from New York JFK Airport to Lower Manhattan
29 min
$85–95

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 16.5 mi
Duration: 1h 1m

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

MTA New York City Transit operates a subway from Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport to Bowery every 10 minutes, 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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