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How to get fromTerminal 8 to Manhattanby tram, train, bus, taxi, car, towncar, subway or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Terminal 8 to Manhattan by tram, train, bus, taxi, car, towncar, subway, or shuttle

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  1. Tram, train

    best
    1. Take the tram from Terminal 8 to Jamaica StationtramAirTrain
    2. Take the train from Jamaica to Grand Central TerminaltrainFar Rockaway Branch / ...
    36 min
    $12–18

  2. Drive 16.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Terminal 8 to Manhattancar16.8 mi
    28 min
    $4–5

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sutphin Blvd/95 Av to East 60th Street & 2nd AvenuebusQ60
    1h 44m
    $10–16

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Terminal 8 to Manhattantaxi16.8 mi
    28 min
    $90–110

  5. Towncar

    1. Take a town car from New York JFK Airport to Manhattantowncar17.4 mi
    29 min
    $80–110

  6. Subway

    1. Take the subway from Howard Beach-JFK Airport to 86 StsubwayA
    1h 50m

  7. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from New York JFK Airport to Manhattanshuttle
    34 min
    $85–95

Terminal 8 to Manhattan by foot, tram, and train

Calendar657Weekly Services
Duration36 minAverage Duration
Ticket$12Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Sutphin Blvd/95 Av to East 60th Street & 2nd Avenue every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $2–7 and the journey takes 1h 24m. Alternatively, MTA New York City Transit operates a subway from Howard Beach-JFK Airport to 86 St hourly, and the journey takes 1h 6m.

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