Getting from John F. Kennedy International Airport to New York
New York, United States
John F. Kennedy International Airport is 16 miles southeast of Midtown Manhattan. The AirTrain + subway combination is the cheapest route; taxis offer fixed flat rates to Manhattan.
AirTrain + Subway (E/J/Z/A line)
JFK AirTrain connects all terminals to Jamaica (for the E/J/Z subway) and Howard Beach (for the A subway) stations. From Jamaica it's roughly 45 min to Midtown. AirTrain runs 24 h every 10 min.
60–75 min to Midtown
$9.25 AirTrain + $2.90 subway = $12.15 total
NYC Yellow Taxi (Flat Rate)
Yellow taxis charge a flat rate of $70 to any point in Manhattan south of 96th Street. Add tolls and tip.
35–60 min
$70 flat + $17–$24 tolls + tip
Rideshare (Uber / Lyft)
Pick-up for rideshare apps is from each terminal's designated rideshare zone (usually a short walk from baggage claim).
35–60 min
$45–$85 to Manhattan
Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) via AirTrain
Take AirTrain to Jamaica, then switch to LIRR to Penn Station/Grand Central. Faster than the subway at rush hour.
35–45 min to Penn Station
from $13.25 (AirTrain + LIRR off-peak)
Prices and times are estimates and subject to change. Always check official operator websites for the latest information.