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John F. Kennedy International Airport to New York (JFK) — Transport Guide 2026

JFK is 25 km southeast of Manhattan. AirTrain to Jamaica Station + LIRR to Penn Station is the fastest ($8.25 AirTrain + $10.75 LIRR peak = ~$19; 45-50 min). AirTrain + subway E to Manhattan is cheaper ($8.25 + $2.90 = $11.15; 70-90 min). Uber $50-90.

JFK25 km to cityUSDNorth America

Last updated: 2026-07

Cheapest
AirTrain + subway E ($11.15)
Fastest
AirTrain + LIRR — 45 min door-to-door

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AirTrain + LIRR to Penn Station

train · Best for: Fastest to Midtown
Cost
$8.25 + $10.75 peak / $8 off-peak
Time
45-50 min door-to-door
Frequency
AirTrain every 4-8 min; LIRR every 20 min
Change at Jamaica Station.

AirTrain + subway E/J/Z

train · Best for: Cheapest to Manhattan
Cost
$8.25 + $2.90 = $11.15
Time
70-90 min
Frequency
AirTrain every 4-8 min; subway every 5-15 min
Change at Jamaica or Sutphin Blvd–Archer Ave.

Uber / Lyft

ride share · Best for: Direct + luggage
Cost
$50-90 (surge $100-160)
Time
35-75 min traffic-dependent
Frequency
On-demand
$3.50 airport fee + tolls. Pickup at Central Taxi Hold or Terminal ground level.

Yellow Taxi (flat rate)

taxi · Best for: Fixed price to Manhattan
Cost
$70 flat + tolls + tip = $85-100
Time
35-75 min
Frequency
On-demand

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Driver waits at arrivals with your name, tracks your flight, and the price you see is the price you pay. English-speaking, fixed price. No surge, no haggling at 2am.

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Frequently asked

How far is John F. Kennedy International Airport from New York (JFK)?
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is 25 km from New York (JFK) city centre.
What is the cheapest way from JFK to New York (JFK)?
AirTrain + subway E ($11.15)
What is the fastest way from JFK to New York (JFK)?
AirTrain + LIRR — 45 min door-to-door