JFK
John F. Kennedy International Airport — Transportation
New York City, USA
6
Terminals
90+
Airlines served
6+
Nearby hotels listed
7
Rental car brands
Every way to get to and from JFK, with real travel times and cost estimates into New York.
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1
AirTrain JFK
Connects all terminals to the subway (E, A, J, Z) and Long Island Rail Road at Jamaica Station.
5–20 min between terminals · $8.50 flat fare
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2
Long Island Rail Road
Fastest rail option into Penn Station via Jamaica.
~20 min to Penn Station · $7–13
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3
Subway (A train)
Budget option via Howard Beach, slower but cheapest.
~55–70 min to Midtown · $2.90
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4
Taxi
Flat rate to Manhattan year-round.
35–60 min depending on traffic · $70 flat + tolls/tip
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5
Rideshare
Uber/Lyft pickup at designated terminal curbs.
35–60 min · $55–90
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6
Airport shuttle/bus
Shared-van and scheduled coach services to Manhattan hotels.
45–75 min · $20–35
Travel times & cost estimates
| Option | Time to city center | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| AirTrain JFK | 5–20 min between terminals | $8.50 flat fare |
| Long Island Rail Road | ~20 min to Penn Station | $7–13 |
| Subway (A train) | ~55–70 min to Midtown | $2.90 |
| Taxi | 35–60 min depending on traffic | $70 flat + tolls/tip |
| Rideshare | 35–60 min | $55–90 |
| Airport shuttle/bus | 45–75 min | $20–35 |
Pros and cons
Public transit
- Cheapest option in almost every case
- Avoids road traffic and surge pricing
- Can involve transfers with luggage
Taxi / rideshare
- Door-to-door convenience
- No transfers or timetables
- Price rises with traffic and demand