AIRPORT → CITY

JFK Airport to Manhattan

Compare the arrival point and boarding terminal for each option.

New York City skyline

These are dated guides, not live traffic or fares. Travel times are for the journey after boarding; airport access, immigration and waiting are additional. Check official service information before departure.

Compare transport options

Train

AirTrain + Long Island Rail Road

Travel time
Check departure / traffic conditions
Fare
USD 14–16 Adult one way · check ticket conditions
Arrival point
Penn Station or Grand Central Madison
Connections
1 transfer
Terminal / station access
Terminal 1 · Terminal 4 · Terminal 5 · Terminal 7 · Terminal 8

Last checked

Boarding & fare details →
Taxi

JFK–Manhattan yellow taxi

Travel time
Check departure / traffic conditions
Fare
Base USD 70 Per vehicle · check supplements
Arrival point
First destination stop within Manhattan
Connections
Direct · no vehicle change
Terminal / station access
Terminal 1 · Terminal 4 · Terminal 5 · Terminal 7 · Terminal 8

See the supplement conditions below.

Last checked

Boarding & fare details →

Transport details

AirTrain + Long Island Rail Road

Operator: Port Authority / MTA Long Island Rail Road

Boarding point
Take the airport AirTrain to Jamaica, then change to a Manhattan-bound LIRR service.
Connections
One change at Jamaica to the LIRR
Fare conditions
AirTrain USD 8.75 plus LIRR USD 5.25 off-peak or USD 7.25 peak. Select the train for your Manhattan station.
Official sources & check date · 2026-10-05

JFK–Manhattan yellow taxi

Operator: NYC licensed yellow taxis

Boarding point
Use the official taxi stand at your arrival terminal. Construction can increase pickup and access times.
Fare conditions
USD 70 base flat fare per vehicle. Taxes, airport pickup, applicable peak/congestion charges, tolls and tip can add to the total. Consult TLC for current extras.
Official sources & check date · 2026-10-05

Bookable Transfers

Affiliate booking products are separate from the official transport guide. Destinations and conditions vary by product.

The site may earn a commission when you book through affiliate links. Prices, discounts and validity are subject to the partner’s terms at booking.

Trip.comPrivate Transfer

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) airport pickup / drop-off booking

JFK · Either direction · New York

Enter your date and addresses to check vehicles and availability.

Book transfer ↗
Search this airport’s booking products →

How should I choose an airport transfer?

Start with the arrival point near your accommodation, boarding terminal and vehicle changes. These are documented routes, not every route into the city.

Listed journey times describe the documented segment, not a door-to-door hotel journey. Check operating hours and luggage conditions for your arrival date through each operator link.

CONTINUE PLANNING

What would you like to explore next?

Continue from this page to your next planning step. Check the location and conditions in each guide.

New York · all attractions