Transport to destinations from Airport
| From JFK to: | How to get there from JFK |
| From JFK Airport to Manhattan | Via the AirTrain which connects to the subways at a cost of $7.75. The green AirTrain to “Howard Beach JFK Airport” connects to subway lines A and C. This is ideally the route to Lower Manhattan. The red AirTrain to “Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer” will connect you to subway line E .This is ideally the route to Midtown or Uptown Manhattan The subways charge is $2.75 thus totaling to $10.5 for the whole trip. The trip duration on average is 90 minutes. It is a safe transport system. The Manhattan Shuttle Bus at a cost of $24.50 per person, trip duration on average is 90minutes. It is also safe and it transports 1-8 passengers. A taxi costs a flat rate of $52 exclusive of $50 cents NY state tax, extra $4.50 peak hour charge, and a tip. Uber; prices fluctuate but the trip duration on average is 90 minute; there is also the option of being airlifted by a helicopter via “UberCopter” launched in July 2019 NYC Express Shuttle bus by Golden Touch Transportation for $19; average trip duration is 90 minutes. Go Airlink is another company operating shuttles on this route. Private transfer is another option and usually ranges from $22-$110 per person |
| From JFK Airport to Jersey City | Via train; at a cost of $11-$18; the trip’s average duration is 51 minutes inclusive of transfer time between stations Via bus; at a cost of $9-$12; the trip’s average duration is 2hrs 7 minutes inclusive of transfer time between stations The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is among operators of this route. Alternatively, the 119 bus route costs $21 – $57; the trip’s average duration is 2hrs 42 minutes inclusive of transfer time between stations. Route operators include; NJ Transit and NYC Express Bus (Golden Touch Transportation) Via taxi; at a cost of $110 – $130; the trip’s average duration is 31 minutes; route operators include; Yellow Cab and NYC.gov Via car hire; at an average cost of $58.38 a day (source) exclusive of fuel prices; the trip’s average duration is 31 minutes. Car rental companies on the route include Thrifty Sapphire and Dollar Via shuttle; at a cost of $30 – $45; the trip’s average duration is 31 minutes. Jayride is among the route operators. Via private Transfers; at a cost of $90 – $130; the trip’s average duration is 31 minutes. Jayride Private Transfers is among the route operators |
| From JFK Airport to Brooklyn | Via train; at a cost of $11 – $12; the trip’s average duration is 33 minutes inclusive of transfer time between stations. Route operators include; JFK AirTrain and Long Island Rail Road Via bus; at a cost of $2 – $7; the trip’s average duration is 55 minutes inclusive of transfer time between stations. MTA is among the route operators. An alternative way is a bus via Church Av/Nostrand Av at a cost of $5 – $14; the trip’s average duration is 1hrs 14 minutes inclusive of transfer time between stations. MTA is among the route operators. Via Taxi; at a cost of $60 – $75; the trip’s average duration is 15 minutes; route operators include; Yellow Cab and NYC.gov Via private transfers; at a cost of $60 – $85; the trip’s average duration is 15 minutes. Jayride Private Transfers is a route operator here. Via car hire; at an average cost of $58.38 a day (source) exclusive of fuel cost; the trip’s average duration is 15 minutes. Car rental companies on the route include Thrifty Sapphire and Dollar Via uber; at a cost of $40 – $46; the trip’s average duration is 15 minutes |
| From JFK Airport to Penn Station | Via train; at a cost of $12 – $14; the trip’s average duration is 36 minutes inclusive of transfer time between stations. Route operators include JFK Airtrain and Long Island Rail Road Via bus then a train; at a cost of $7 – $9; the trip’s average duration is 37 minutes inclusive of transfer time between stations. Route operators include JFK Airtrain and Long Island Rail Road Via bus; at a cost of $19 – $55; the trip’s average duration is 2 hrs 4 minutes inclusive of transfer time between stations. Route operators include; NYC Express Bus (Golden Touch Transportation) and Trans-bridge Lines Via Taxi; at a cost of $95 – $120; the trip’s average duration is 23 minutes; Route operators include; Yellow Cab and NYC.gov Via car hire; at an average cost of $58.38 a day (source) exclusive of fuel costs; the trip’s average duration is 23 minutes. Car rental companies on the route include Thrifty Sapphire and Dollar Via shuttle; at a cost of $27- $40; the trip’s average duration is 23 minutes. Jayride is a route operator here Via private Transfers; at a cost of $80 – $120; the trip’s average duration is 23 minutes. Jayride Private Transfers operates on this route. Via uber; at a cost of $60 – $70; the trip’s average duration is 23 minutes |
| From JFK Airport to Newark | Via train; at a cost of $15 – $69; the trip’s average duration is 59 minutes inclusive of transfer time between stations. Some route operators are JFK Airtrain, Long Island Rail Road, NJ Transit, Amtrak and Amtrak Northeast Regional Via subway train; at a cost of $9; the trip’s average duration is 1 hour 27 minutes inclusive of transfer time between stations. Some route operators are JFK Airtrain, MTA and PATH Via bus, line 108; at a cost of $21-$59; the trip’s average duration is 2 hours 59 minutes inclusive of transfer time between stations. Some route operators are NYC Express Bus (Golden Touch Transportation) and Trans-bridge Lines Via Taxi; at a cost of $130 – $170; the trip’s average duration is 36 minutes; some route operators include; Yellow Cab and NYC.gov Via car hire; at an average cost that varies daily (source) exclusive of fuel prices; the trip’s average duration is 36 minutes. Car rental companies on the route include Thrifty Sapphire and Dollar Via private Transfers; at a cost of $100 – $150; the trip’s average duration is 36 minutes. One of the route operators is Jayride Private Transfers |
| From JFK Airport to Times Square | Via train; at a cost of $12 – $14; the trip’s average duration is 36 minutes inclusive of transfer time between stations. Some route operators include JFK AirTrain and Long Island Rail Road Via bus, then line 3 subway; at a cost of $6-$10; the trip’s average duration is 1 hour 25 minutes inclusive of transfer time between stations. Among other route operators, there is MTA Via bus; at a cost of $19 – $55; the trip’s average duration is 1 hour 40 minutes inclusive of transfer time between stations. Route operators include; NYC Express Bus (Golden Touch Transportation) and Trans-bridge Lines Via Taxi; at a cost of $95 – $120; the trip’s average duration is 22 minutes; route operators include; Yellow Cab and NYC.gov Via car hire; at a cost that varies daily (source) exclusive of fuel prices; the trip’s average duration is 22 minutes. Car rental companies on the route include Thrifty Sapphire and Dollar Via shuttle; at a cost of $27- $40; the trip’s average duration is 22 minutes. Jayride is a route operator here Via private Transfers; at a cost of $80 – $120; the trip’s average duration is 22 minutes. Jayride Private Transfers is a route operator here. Via uber; at a cost of $60 – $70; the trip’s average duration is 22 minutes |
| From JFK Airport to Albany | Via train; at a cost of $42 – $59; the trip’s average duration is 3 hours 59 minutes inclusive of transfer time between stations. Route operators include JFK Airtrain, Long Island Rail Road, Amtrak, and VIA Rail Via bus; at a cost of $43 – $99; the trip’s average duration is 5 hours 40 minutes inclusive of transfer time between stations. Route operators include; NYC Express Bus (Golden Touch Transportation), Trans-bridge Lines, and Trailways New York Alternatively, there is another bus route at a cost of $42 – $89; the trip’s average duration is 5 hours 40 minutes inclusive of transfer time between stations. Route operators include; NYC Express Bus (Golden Touch Transportation), Trans-bridge Lines, and Greyhound USA Via car hire; at a varying cost (source) exclusive of fuel prices; the trip’s average duration is 2 hours 54 minutes. Car rental companies on the route include Thrifty Sapphire and Dollar Via a flight from New York JFK to Burlington, then bus; at a cost of $126 – $252; the trip’s average duration is 6 hours 54 minutes inclusive of transfer time between stations. Route operators include; JetBlue Airways, Delta, and Vermont Translines Via a flight from New York JFK to Syracuse, then a train; at a cost of $119 – $301; the trip’s average duration is 6 hours 10 minutes inclusive of transfer time between stations. Route operators include; JetBlue Airways, Delta, Trailways New York, Amtrak, and VIA Rail Via a flight from New York JFK to Worcester, then a bus; at a cost of $116 – $581; the trip’s average duration is 6 hours 35 minutes inclusive of transfer time between stations. Route operators include; JetBlue Airways, Worcester Regional Transit Authority (WRTA), and Greyhound USA Via Train, train to Newark, fly to Albany, then the line 905 bus; at a cost of $192 – $368; the trip’s average duration is 4 hours 53 minutes inclusive of transfer time between stations. Route operators include; JFK AirTrain, Long Island Rail Road, NJ Transit, Newark Airtrain, and Capital District Transportation (CDTA) |
| From JFK Airport to Bronx | Via train, line 2 subway; at a cost of $15 – $17; the trip’s average duration is 1 hour 18 minutes inclusive of transfer time between stations. Route operators include JFK AirTrain, Long Island Rail Road, and MTA Via bus; at a cost of $10 – $15; the trip’s average duration is 1 hour 36 minutes inclusive of transfer time between stations. Route operators include; JFK Airtrain and MTA Alternatively, there is another bus route via Jamaica Station-Station D at a cost of $5 – $10; the trip’s average duration is 1 hour 37 minutes inclusive of transfer time between stations. Route operators include; JFK Airtrain and MTA Again there is via a bus and line 2 subway option at a cost of $23 – $57; the trip’s average duration is 2 hours 35 minutes inclusive of transfer time between stations. Route operators include; NYC Express Bus (Golden Touch Transportation), and Trans-bridge Lines Via Taxi; at a cost of $95 – $120; the trip’s average duration is 22 minutes; route operators include Yellow Cab and NYC.gov Via car hire at a varying cost each day (source) exclusive of fuel prices; the trip’s average duration is 22 minutes. Car rental companies on the route include Thrifty Sapphire and Dollar Via shuttle at a cost of $27- $40; the trip’s average duration is 22 minutes. Jayride is a route operator here. Via private Transfers at a cost of $80 – $120; the trip’s average duration is 22 minutes. Jayride Private Transfers is a route operator here. Via uber; at a cost of $60 – $70; the trip’s average duration is 22 minutes |
| From JFK Airport to Central Park | Via train and line 2 subway, at a cost of $15 – $17; the trip’s average duration is 1 hour 18 minutes inclusive of transfer time between stations. Route operators include JFK AirTrain, Long Island Rail Road, and MTA Via the subway at a cost of $11; the trip’s average duration is 1 hour 37 minutes inclusive of transfer time between stations. Route operators include JFK AirTrain and MTA Via bus; at a cost of $23 – $57; the trip’s average duration is 2 hours 10 minutes inclusive of transfer time between stations. Route operators include; NYC Express Bus (Golden Touch Transportation), Trans-bridge Lines, and MTA Alternatively, there is another bus route via JFK Airport connection; at a cost of $15 – $69; the trip’s average duration is 2 hours 10 minutes inclusive of transfer time between stations. Route operators include; JFK Airtrain, MTA, Hampton Jitney Inc, and Hampton Luxury Liner Via Taxi at a cost of $95 – $120; the trip’s average duration is 24 minutes; route operators include; Yellow Cab and NYC.gov Via car hire; at a varying cost daily (source) exclusive of fuel prices; the trip’s average duration is 24 minutes. Car rental companies on the route include Thrifty Sapphire and Dollar Via private Transfers at a cost of $80 – $120; the trip’s average duration is 24 minutes. Jayride Private Transfers operates on this route. Via shuttle at a cost of $27- $40; the trip’s average duration is 24 minutes. Jayride operates on this route. Via uber; at a cost of $60 – $70; the trip’s average duration is 24 minutes |
| From JFK Airport to China Town | Via the subway at a cost of $11; the trip’s average duration is 58 minutes inclusive of transfer time between stations. route operators include JFK AirTrain and MTA Via bus and subway at a cost of $6 – $10; the trip’s average duration is 1 hour 26 minutes inclusive of transfer time between stations. MTA operates in this route Via bus at a cost of $6 – $10; the trip’s average duration is 1 hour 38 minutes inclusive of transfer time between stations. MTA operates in this route. Via Taxi at a cost of $80 – $100; the trip’s average duration is 21 minutes; route operators include; Yellow Cab and NYC.gov Via car hire at a varying cost daily (source) exclusive of fuel prices; the trip’s average duration is 21 minutes. Car rental companies on the route include Thrifty Sapphire and Dollar Via shuttle at a cost of $23- $35; the trip’s average duration is 21 minutes. Jayride operates on this route. Via private Transfers at a cost of $70 – $100; the trip’s average duration is 21 minutes. Jayride Private Transfers operates on this route Via uber; at a cost of $50 – $60; the trip’s average duration is 21 minutes |
| From JFK Airport to Grand Central | Via train and line 7 subway at a cost of $14 – $16; the trip’s average duration 48 minutes inclusive of transfer time between stations. Route operators include JFK AirTrain, Long Island Rail Road, and MTA Via bus at a cost of $19 – $26; the trip’s average duration is 1 hour 30 minutes inclusive of transfer time between stations. Route operators include NYC Express Bus (Golden Touch Transportation) Via Taxi at a cost of 90 – $110; the trip’s average duration is 21 minutes; route operators include Yellow Cab and NYC.gov Via car hire; at a varying cost each day (source) exclusive of fuel prices; the trip’s average duration is 21 minutes. Car rental companies on the route include Thrifty Sapphire and Dollar Via shuttle at a cost of $26- $40; the trip’s average duration is 21 minutes. Jayride operates on this route. Via private Transfers at a cost of $75 – $110; the trip’s average duration is 21 minutes. Jayride Private Transfers operate on this route Via uber at a cost of $55 – $65; the trip’s average duration is 21 minutes |
| From JFK Airport to Harlem | Via train and Line 2 subway; at a cost of $15 – $17; the trip’s average duration is 53 minutes inclusive of transfer time between stations. Route operators include JFK AirTrain, Long Island Rail Road, and MTA Via bus and train at a cost of $8 – $15; the trip’s average duration is 1 hour 9 minutes inclusive of transfer time between stations. Route operators include JFK AirTrain, Long Island Rail Road, and MTA Via the subway at a cost of $5; the trip’s average duration is 1 hour 17 minutes inclusive of transfer time between stations. Route operators include JFK AirTrain and MTA Via bus and line 3 subway; at a cost of $6 – $10; the trip’s average duration is 1 hour 39 minutes inclusive of transfer time between stations. MTA operates on this route. Via Taxi at a cost of $95 – $120; the trip’s average duration is 21 minutes; route operators here include; Yellow Cab and NYC.gov Via car hire at a daily varying cost(source) exclusive of fuel prices; the trip’s average duration is 21 minutes. Car rental companies on the route include Thrifty Sapphire and Dollar Via shuttle; at a cost of $27- $40; the trip’s average duration is 21 minutes. An example of a tour company on the route is Jayride Via private Transfers; at a cost of $80 – $120; the trip’s average duration is 21 minutes. An example of a tour company on the route is Jayride Private Transfers Via Uber at a cost of $60 – $70; the trip’s average duration is 21 minutes |
| From JFK Airport to Long Island | Via train and subway at a cost of $11; the trip’s average duration is 36 minutes inclusive of transfer time between stations. Route operators include JFK AirTrain and MTA Bus via Sutphin Bl /Archer Av at a cost of $5- $10; the trip’s average duration is 1 hour 27 minutes inclusive of transfer time between stations. route operators include JFK AirTrain and MTA Via bus at a cost of $22 – $29; the trip’s average duration is 1 hour 36 minutes inclusive of transfer time between stations. Route operators include NYC Express Bus (Golden Touch Transportation), and MTA Via Taxi at a cost of $80 – $100; the trip’s average duration is 19 minutes; route operators include; Yellow Cab and NYC.gov Via car hire a varying cost each day (source) exclusive of fuel prices; the trip’s average duration is 19 minutes. Car rental companies on the route include Thrifty Sapphire and Dollar Via shuttle at a cost of $23- $35; the trip’s average duration is 19 minutes. Jayride among others operate on this route Via private Transfers at a cost of $70 – $100; the trip’s average duration is 19 minutes. Jayride Private Transfers is a route operator here Via Uber at a cost of $50 – $60; the trip’s average duration is 19 minutes |
| From JFK Airport to Wall Street/financial district | Via the AirTrain and subway at a cost of $11; the trip’s average duration is 51 minutes inclusive of transfer time between stations. Route operators include JFK AirTrain and MTA Via a subway at a cost of $11; the trip’s average duration is 1 hour 4 minutes inclusive of transfer time between stations. Route operators include JFK AirTrain and MTA Via bus and line 3 subway; at a cost of $6 – $10; the trip’s average duration is 1 hour 11 minutes inclusive of transfer time between stations. Route operators include MTA among others. Via Taxi at a cost of $85 – $110; the trip’s average duration is 23 minutes; route operators include; Yellow Cab and NYC.gov Via car hire at a cost that varies daily(source) exclusive of fuel prices; the trip’s average duration is 23 minutes. Car rental companies on the route include Thrifty Sapphire and Dollar Via shuttle at a cost of $24- $35; the trip’s average duration is 23 minutes. Route operators include Jayride among others Via private Transfers at a cost of $75 – $110; the trip’s average duration is 23 minutes. Jayride Private Transfers operates here. Via Uber at a cost of $50 – $65; the trip’s average duration is 23 minutes |
| From JFK Airport to Staten Island | Via train, and bus; at a cost of $16 – $24; the trip’s average duration is 1 hour 34 minutes inclusive of transfer time between stations. Route operators include JFK AirTrain, Long Island Rail Road and MTA Via subway and bus at a cost of $13 – $18; the trip’s average duration is 1 hour 41 minutes inclusive of transfer time between stations. Route operators include JFK AirTrain and MTA Subway and bus via Chambers St at a cost of $8 – $13; the trip’s average duration is 1 hour 45 minutes inclusive of transfer time between stations. Route operators include JFK AirTrain and MTA Via bus at a cost of $24 – $36; the trip’s average duration is 2 hours 50 minutes inclusive of transfer time between stations. Route operators include NYC Express Bus (Golden Touch Transportation), and MTA Via Taxi at a cost of $130 – $160; the trip’s average duration is 29 minutes; route include Yellow Cab and NYC.gov Via car hire at a daily-varying cost (source) exclusive of fuel prices; the trip’s average duration is 29 minutes. Car rental companies on the route include Thrifty Sapphire and Dollar Via private Transfers at a cost of $100 – $150; the trip’s average duration is 29 minutes. Jayride Private Transfers operates here Via Uber at a cost of $80 – $95; the trip’s average duration is 29 minutes |
| From JFK Airport to Queens | Via bus at a cost of $5 – $10; the trip’s average duration is 10 minutes. Route operators include JFK AirTrain and MTA Via AirTrain JFK from Terminal 4 to Lefferts Boulevard, NY at a cost of $5 – $11; the trip’s average duration is 10 minutes. Among others, JFK AirTrain operates here. AirTrain, and subway at a cost of $11; the trip’s average duration is 22 minutes. Route operators include JFK AirTrain and MTA Via Taxi at a cost of $30 – $40; the trip’s average duration is 8 minutes; route operators include Yellow Cab and NYC.gov Via private Transfers at a cost of $40 – $60; the trip’s average duration is 8 minutes. Jayride Private Transfers operates here. Via Uber at a cost of $23 – $27; the trip’s average duration is 8 minutes |
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