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

JFK is 15 miles southeast of Manhattan. AirTrain + LIRR to Penn Station in 45-50 min ($19) is fastest door-to-door. AirTrain + subway is cheapest ($11.15). Yellow cab flat rate to Manhattan $70 + $4.50 surcharges + tip.

JFK24 km to cityUSDNorth America

Last updated: 2026-08

Cheapest
AirTrain + Subway ($11.15)
Fastest
AirTrain + LIRR — 45 min to Penn

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AirTrain + LIRR to Penn Station

train · Best for: Fastest to Midtown
Cost
$8.25 AirTrain + $10.75 peak / $8 off-peak
Time
45-50 min door-to-door
Frequency
AirTrain every 4-8 min · LIRR every 15-20 min
Change at Jamaica Station.

AirTrain + Subway (E/J/Z lines)

train · Best for: Cheapest to Manhattan/Brooklyn/Queens
Cost
$8.25 + $2.90 = $11.15
Time
65-80 min
Frequency
AirTrain every 4-8 min · Subway every 5-10 min

Yellow cab (flat rate to Manhattan)

taxi · Best for: Groups + direct
Cost
$70 flat + $4.50 NY tax/surcharge + tolls + tip = ~$85-95
Time
35-90 min
Frequency
On-demand
Flat rate applies ONLY to Manhattan. Peak-hour surcharge $5 weekdays 16:00-20:00.

Uber / Lyft

ride share · Best for: App-based + door-to-door
Cost
$50-95 (surge to $150+)
Time
35-90 min
Frequency
On-demand
Pickup at Terminal 4/5/7/8 dedicated ride-share zones.

NYC Airporter shared van

shuttle · Best for: Budget + Manhattan hotel drop-off
Cost
$25-30
Time
60-90 min
Frequency
Every 30 min

Scam warning

AVOID drivers approaching you inside arrivals offering "taxi" — those are unlicensed gypsy cabs charging $150-300 flat. Only use yellow cab rank (curbside outside terminal) or app-based rides. Verify yellow cab uses meter/flat rate + shows medallion number.

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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 24 km from New York (JFK) city centre.
What is the cheapest way from JFK to New York (JFK)?
AirTrain + Subway ($11.15)
What is the fastest way from JFK to New York (JFK)?
AirTrain + LIRR — 45 min to Penn