🏙️ Getting to Manhattan from JFK Airport

You want to know how to get to Manhattan from JFK airport? Getting to New York from JFK Airport? In this article, I answer all your questions about the route Manhattan - JFK Airport. For that, nothing better than presenting this to you with maps and GoogleMaps! Let's go!

1) How to get to New York from JFK airport

Before you know how to get to Manhattan from JFK Airport by taxi, train, subway, or shuttle (or "shuttle"), know that there are three international airports in New York:

John F Kennedy Airport (JFK)
New York La Guardia Airport (LGA)
Newark Liberty Airport (EWR)

For us incorruptible Gauls, it is through the JFK airport that we will pass (check your plane ticket anyway, because if it is a business trip you can land at La Guardia airport). So I won't dwell on the other two. If you go through the other two airports.

Expand this GoogleMap: New York's 3 International Airports.

Let's go and answer our question: How to get to Manhattan from JFK airport? How are you doing? Prices? Which is the easiest?

You will arrive at JFK Airport, which is located in East Queens, 30 km from Manhattan.

If you want to go by shuttle, here you go:

Shuttle transfer to Manhattan (link)
Shuttle transfer to Manhattan (link)

2) Get to Manhattan from JFK Airport by taxi

Get to New York from JFK Airport by Taxi:

Since 2012, there is a flat rate of exactly $ 52 for these two points, so the taxi driver does not have to turn on his meter.

If you opt for this solution, which is the simplest, the fastest but the most expensive, count between $ 48 and $ 53 or between € 40 and € 46. You will also have to count the toll, which amounts to $ 6 or € 4 and the tip of (15%) or around $ 6. This gives us an average total of $ 65, that is € 59. And yes it stings! That is why I advise you to use this solution only in an emergency or if you are armored!

Despite this price, if you are 3 people, it can be quite advantageous.

/! It is important to note that, from this flat rate of $ 52, taxis no longer find it interesting to make this trip. As a result, few taxis will be okay to pick you up. So don't be fooled when you return ...

If you want to use a (cheaper) shuttle, this is for you:

Shuttle transfer to Manhattan (link)
Shuttle transfer to Manhattan (link)

2) Transfer between JFK airport and Manhattan by Airtrain and subway

To get to Manhattan from JFK Airport by Airtrain and subway:

If you opt for this solution (for information, the metrocard does not give access to the AirTrain), please note that once you have collected your luggage, you just need to follow the AirTrain signs. The Air Train, simply put, is a subway that runs through all terminals (there are 9 of them) at JFK Airport and then takes you to two subway stations: Jamaica (the red AirTrain line) and Howard Beach (the red AirTrain green).

For the transfer between JFK airport and New York, the cheapest option is to opt for Airtrain. Count $ 5 or € 3,5 for a ticket (for one person). You also have the Airtrain card, it costs $ 25 and it is valid for 10 trips, so if you are 3 or 4 years old it is advantageous to take it, since you can use it for the return trip. Then you will have to take the subway, count $ 2.

From JFK Airport to New York:

If you go through Jamaica Station (AirTrain Red Line), you must take the train (Long Island Rail Road) to Penn Station in Manhattan, or the E or A subway line to Manhattan or the J / Z line to Brooklyn.

If you are going through Howard Beach Station (the AirTrain Green Line), take Subway Line A towards Manhattan Inwood, not Rockaway (which is the other way around).

From New York to JFK Airport:

If you go through Jamaica Station (AirTrain Red Line), take the train (Long Island Rail Road) from Penn Station in Manhattan to Jamaica, or Subway Line E to Jamaica, stop at Sutphin Blvd-Archer Ave. there, take the skytrain to the terminal.

If you are going through Howard Beach Station (AirTrain Green Line), Station / Line to JFK: Take Subway Line A towards Rockaway, not Ozone Park Leffets Blvd. Howard Beach JFK Airport Stop. From there, the Air Train is free to the airport.

Well, you have to go through which station all of a sudden, Jamaica or Howard Beeeeaaaccch?

Well, like I told you, you can go through the Jamaica and Howard Beach stations, which connect with Manhattan. But the fastest, the coolest thing is to go through the Jamaiiica station, my brother :)

But beware, you must have a Pay-Per-Ride MetroCard, and that the latter is charged the required amount, because the payment is made only through it.

4) Get to Midtown Manhattan from JFK Airport by Shuttle

Get to Manhattan from JFK Airport by shuttle bus

The shuttle or "shuttle" is a pretty smart way to get to Manhattan cheaply and to your hotel, therefore with considerable time savings. Therefore, it is a 6, 8, 10 seater minibus. I recommend this solution, because after a tiring flight we just want to put down our bags and lie down for 2 seconds. Price per person: $ 17. Which does not do much.

Ok, how are you doing?

It is very simple, once you have collected your bags, you just have to follow the "Land Transport" sign, it is represented by an icon representing a taxi and a bus.

Once at the stand, you only have to show your printed ticket (received through the confirmation email that you will receive after payment, when making the reservation through this link: Transfer).

Someone will take care of you and dial the number of the shuttle that will drop you off in Manhattan, a driver will pick you up (he will ask for the ticket so keep it).

The only small drawback of this means of transport is that the driver can pick up people at various terminals. But it is still a practical way. Remember to book before your departure!

If you want to use a (cheaper) transport service, here it is for you:

Shuttle transfer to Manhattan (link)
Shuttle transfer to Manhattan (link)

Once your tickets have been booked and therefore you have your arrival times, you can book your round-trip transfer between the airport and your hotel in Manhattan.

If you find other good plans, please share !! ;)

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