Transfer to/from - New York JFK airport (JFK)
Public transportation services, licensed taxis and rideshare, private transfer companies and car rental services in New York JFK airport (JFK)
Transportation
Most transportation options at the airport require the use of the AirTrain system.
Traveling between terminals using this service is free, but there is a fee (USD 8.50) when connecting to the Jamaica or Howard Beach stations. From there, you can access buses, subways, and commuter trains that connect the airport with various destinations, including Long Island, Queens, Manhattan, the Bronx, and Brooklyn.
In addition, some transit lines offer direct service to the airport, and there are also door-to-door services available for your convenience.
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From which terminal does the MTA bus depart?
There are MTA routes (Tel 511 / +1 877 690 5116) departing from various points near the terminals. The fare is USD 2.90, and you can connect with several subway lines. Learn more
How to book a private service?
Civitatis is one of the private door-to-door transportation options and is suitable for groups, families, or couples.The best option is to book online in advance for your transfer to or from JFK Airport. This way, a driver will be waiting for you, and you won’t have to negotiate prices with taxis or transfer companies.
You can book a private vehicle for 3 people for *USD 97.00 (total price per vehicle) to Manhattan or Brooklyn. There are also vehicles for 4 (*USD 127.00), 6 (*USD 136.00), or 7 people (*USD 163.00), and vans for 11 (*USD 247.00) and 14 passengers (*USD 300.00). Limousines for up to 7 passengers are available for *USD 296.00, and electric vehicles for 2 people for *USD 139.00.
If you need to go from JFK to Newark Airport, fares start at *USD 163.00 (up to 3 people), and to LaGuardia Airport from *USD 103.00.
*Fares are expressed in U.S. dollars and are estimates, but they may change at any time. To know the exact price, please check the booking form.
How to get to the other New York airports?
JFK to LaGuardia (45-60 minutes):All County Express (Tel +1 800 914 4223)
ETS Air Shuttle (Tel +1 718 221 5341)
NYC Airporter (Tel +1 718 777 5111)
JFK to Newark Liberty (60-90 minutes):
ETS Air Shuttle (Tel +1 718 221 5341)
How to get to the city by subway?
The MTA A line (Tel 511 / +1 877 690 5116) runs from Howard Beach Station to Far Rockaway, southern Queens, Brooklyn, and Manhattan. The E line departs from Jamaica Station and goes to western Queens, Manhattan, and the World Trade Center. The J/Z lines go to central Queens and northern Brooklyn. Trains depart every 5–20 minutes. Travel time to Midtown Manhattan is 50–75 minutes, and the fare is USD 2.90. SEE MORE
How to get to Penn Station by train?
At Jamaica Station, you can board Long Island Rail Road services (Tel 511 / +1 718 217 5477) to Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and Long Island. The fare varies depending on the schedule, but to Penn Station it costs USD 11.25 (plus the AirTrain fare to Jamaica Station and USD 1.00 for the MetroCard if you don’t already have one). The trip from Jamaica to Penn Station takes about 50 minutes. SEE MORE
Where to find taxis?
Vehicles are available outside the Arrivals Halls. The trip to Manhattan has a flat fare of USD 70.00 (plus tolls and tips). During peak hours (4:00 pm to 8:00 pm, the fare is USD 75.00) and takes 40 to 100 minutes, depending on traffic. The ride to LaGuardia Airport costs USD 48.00–53.00, and to Newark Airport the price is USD 157.00–177.00 (plus a USD 20.00 surcharge). SEE MORE
Which public bus lines serve JFK Airport?
- B15: East New York - Brownsville - Ocean Hill - Bedford-Stuyvesant (85 min.)- Q3: Springfield Gardens - St Albans - Hollis - Jamaica (50 min.)
- Q6: Springfield Gardens - Jamaica
- Q7: South Jamaica - Ozone Park - East New York
- Q10: Ozone Park - Kew Gardens (40-45 min.) SEE MORE
Latest updates: August 25, 2025
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