Taxi
Taxis are available 24 hours a day at taxi stands in front of terminals. Journey time to/from midtown Manhattan is about an hour.
Sample Fares |
Samples fares do not include tolls or tips. |
Manhattan | Flat Fare is $45 to the first destination (plus tolls and tip). The taximeter and receipt should relfect that this trip is a flat fare. There is no $1 peak time or 50-cent night surcharge for these trips.* |
Between Terminals | | $3 - $7 |
Bronx | Co-op City | $42 - $46 |
| The Hub (149 & 3rd Ave.) | $39 - $43 |
| Riverdale | $51 - $55 |
Brooklyn | Downtown | $41 - $45 |
| Coney Island | $34 - $38 |
Queens | Shea Stadium | $22 - $26 |
| Kew Gardens | $16 - $20 |
Staten Island | New Dorp Lane | $54 - $58 |
| Victory Boulevard | $51 - $55 |
LaGuardia Airport | | $26 - $30 |
Newark Liberty International Airport | | $74 - $78 (+$15 surcharge) |
Nassau/Westchester N.Y. The amount on the meter from the airport to N.Y.C. limit PLUS double the amount from city limit to final destination | | Connecticut/Suffolk/New Jersey The amount is negotiated between passenger and driver at the start of the trip. |
*FLAT Fare Policy If passengers request mutiple destinations within Manhattan, the fare is $45 to the first passenger's destination. Thereafter, the meter will be engaged and a new trip and fare occurs. The fare from Manhattan to JFK is the amount indictated on the meter. |
Train
To the Airport:
The New York City Transit Subway 'A' train from Manhattan provides a service to Howard Beach station. From there a frequent bus service connects to the terminals. Journey time from midtown is around 90 minutes.
Leaving the Airport:
Frequent bus service from the terminals connects with the New York City Transit Authority Howard Beach Subway station. The 'A' train provides service to Manhattan.
One Way Fare: $5.00 Enter/Exit Fare, plus subway fare
Trains depart every 4-12 minutes.
Bus/Van
To the Airport:
Express Shuttle USA provides transportation (shared mini-bus) to JFK from many Manhattan hotels. Transport available between 6.00am and 11.30pm. Journey time is around one hour.
Fare: $14
New York Airport Express bus has services every 15-30 minutes from the Port Authority Bus Terminal at 8th and 42nd (West Side) and the Grand Central Terminal at Park and 41st (East Side). Services operate between 6.15am and 11.10pm. Journey time is around 1 hour.
Fare: $15.
Leaving the Airport:
Bus and van departure information is available at the information desks in the baggage claim areas. Several companies provide bus/van transportation from JFK.
Express Shuttle USA provides transportation (shared mini-bus) to many Manhattan hotels. Service is available between 6:00am and 11:30pm. Journey time is around one hour.
For more Information call (800) 451-0456 or (212) 315-3006.
Fare: $14.
New York Airport Express bus provides service every 15-30 minutes to the Port Authority Bus Terminal at 8th and 42nd (West Side) and the Grand Central Terminal at Park and 41st (East Side). Service operates between 6:15am and 11:10pm. Journey time is around one hour.
For more information call (718) 875-8200.
Fare: is $15.