JFK Airport

JFK Airport

JFK is New York’s main airport and one of the largest in the world. With about 50 million passengers a year, it is the main gateway to the United States.

The John F. Kennedy Airport has nine terminals connected by the Air Train, a free train that runs constantly between the terminals and which also connects with the Subway and train to Manhattan.

How to Get to New York from JFK

Airport Transfer

It is the easiest and fastest option. If you decide you would like to book an airport transfer, a driver will be waiting for you in the airport holding a sign with your name on it and will take you directly to your hotel, thus avoiding extra toll fees. Our transfer service is US$ 95. 

Book your transfer service from JFK to Manhattan

Taxi

Another comfortable and usual option is to take a taxi. The price from JFK to any point in Manhattan is US$ 70 plus tolls, supplements, and tips, the usual total being about US$ 75 for Manhattan and about US$ 45 for Queens or US$ 75 for Brooklyn.

The time to get to the center is approximately half an hour.

Air Train & Subway

This is the cheapest option. You can take the Air Train to Howard Beach (Line A) or Sutphin Blvd (lines E, J, Z), and from there take one of the subway lines to Manhattan.

Although the Air Train is free between the several terminals, to get to the subway is US$ 8. And a SingleRide ticket for the subway is US$ 2.25, a total cost of US$ 10.75. It'll take approximately an hour to get to the center of Manhattan.

For more information about the Air Train, visit the official website.

Limousine

The most glamorous option is to take a limousine. This option is considerably cheaper than in many other countries, and for a little over US$ 300 you can get to your hotel in a limo. It can sometimes be cheaper to take a limousine if you're in a large group than several taxis.

Other Ways

It's also possible to hire the airport’s shuttle services, minibusses, etc. The price per person is approximately US$ 15-US$ 20. We recommend this option for those traveling by themselves or for those that do not want to take the Subway.

If you're in a great hurry or don’t mind spending a little more, you can book a helicopter for approximately US$ 600.