JFK to New York (Manhattan) → AirTrain, Subway, Bus, LIRR, Taxi, Uber, Lyft

Updated for 2023, JFK to NY video ➡ • JFK to Manhattan 2024 ...
UPDATES!!!
AirTrain is now $8. Taxi flat rate is now $70.
Terminal 8 has Q3 bus ONLY. Lefferts Blvd Station has B15, Q3, and Q10.
For LaGuardia (LGA) Airport → • LGA Airport to New Yor...
JFK UPDATE: The price of the AirTrain has gone up to $8.
I'm making a video on how to get around paying full price on this. Stay tuned!
Need to get from JFK Airport to New York City? Or JFK to Manhattan? This t is about 16 miles from John F. Kennedy (JFK) International Airport. In New York, that’s a long ways to travel. But there are options: public transportation (i.e. the AirTrain, bus, subway, LIRR), New York yellow taxi cab, and ride shares like Lyft and Uber. And in this video, we are going to break all these down in detail so you know how to get around the airport, pay for transportation, and not get lost when traveling from JFK Airport to Manhattan.
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00:00 Intro
01:15 Overview of different New York Airports (LaGuardia, Newark, JFK Airport)
02:09 All transportation options from JFK to Manhattan
03:42 AirTrain
04:13 Using the AirTrain and NYC Subway
08:03 Using the AirTrain, Bus, and Subway
09:55 Using the AirTrain and Long Island Rail Road (LIRR)
10:56 Using the Yellow Taxi Cab
12:19 Using Lyft or Uber
12:59 Outro
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→ Q10 Bus By Adam Moreira (AEMoreira042281) - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, commons.wikimedia.org/w/index...
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→ Side of taxi showing flat rate b-roll by Tim Samuel via Pexels
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This video answers the following questions:
- How to get from JFK to Manhattan?
- How much does it cost to travel from JFK Airport to Manhattan, New York?
- What are the different options of transportation from JFK Airport?
- How does the subway work from JFK Airport?
- How to take the subway from JFK to New York City?
- How to take the subway from JFK Airport to Manhattan?
- How long will it take to get to Manhattan New York from JFK Airport?
- How to taxi from JFK to Manhattan?
- How to get to Manhattan by train from JFK airport?
- How to take the Subway from JFK Airport to NYC (New York City) via the AirTrain?
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[@UrbanCaffeine]

Updated for 2023, JFK to NY video ➡ kzbin.info/www/bejne/hoaykGlugqlpm9U

[@susanye9765]

My husband and I watched this video and about halfway through, simultaneously said "wow this is a really good video. That's so nice of her to make videos like this." Thank you for this!

[@UrbanCaffeine]

Thanks so much! 😊 It's always nice to hear that these videos are helpful. There have been a couple of changes since I published this video (price of AirTrain and location of bus stop) so I might have to update it soon. But hoping it stays relevant for a little while longer.

[@raphaeltrinidad9423]

So much helpful! You just reduced my anxiety, planning to visit NYC for the first time

[@quyenphan3651]

Have been binge watching NYC videos to prepare for our trip later in the year. Honestly these are the best. Totally informative and so detailed. Thank you 😊

[@PD-hy6hx]

You did a much better job at explaining all of this than other videos I've watched. I found myself having more questions than I started with after I viewed a few of them. This was very thorough. Great job! You should be a teacher... You do a great job at explaining things to people who truly don't know anything and making it seem approachable and easy.

[@UrbanCaffeine]

Thank you so much! I appreciate the comment. If you need a video for LaGuardia airport, I'm publishing it tomorrow. 😊

[@karimerendon4815]

Thank you for all the excellent and didactic information in each one of your videos! The best channel without a doubt!

[@shirleytyree276]

You're absolutely amazing and you should absolutely be a teacher!!! Can you imagine how great our school systems would be if it was full of teachers like yourself !!!??!!! This must have been an incredible amount of work for you to do. We are also very grateful to you! Great.... Absolutely EXCELLENT JOB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!😊👍😊👍😊👍💕👍😊👍

[@tombsofak]

Ohhh thank heavens this is perfect! I really needed this guide! Major appreciation for your helpful guides!

[@UrbanCaffeine]

Thank you 😊 Good luck on your trip!

[@wernerprokoph4160]

Thank you for your Videos! We‘ll visit NY next february and your explanations helped me a lot. Keep up the good work!💪

[@claudioarf]

You're the best and your channel is going to be huge, top of mind for NYC info. I'll go to JFK next week and this video came in just in time. Thanks again!

[@UrbanCaffeine]

That's so nice of you to say! 😊 Thank you. Have an easy time at JFK ✈️

[@vtdl88]

Thank you. Very informative video. Been to NY several time and only taken the LIRR. Am going to try the Subway this time. So this is super helpful.

[@felipebascunantips]

i did it in every way, the cheapest andthe uber and taxi... if is your first time.....take a taxi, because is likely you phone has no service and you cant ask for an uber, and if you are carrying to much luggage, believe me.... you dont want that on subway stairs

[@elizabethreyes5333]

Thank you!!! 🙏🏼 it’s like you read my mind! I needed this!! We’re flying into JFK this December (first timer)💕 happy holidays!! And keep up the good work 💕💕

[@UrbanCaffeine]

Thank you! Happy holidays as well 🌟 Feel free to share this too if you know someone who is visiting and could use the help. Have a great trip! 😊

[@djhams]

Possibly the best video ive seen covering this topic. And to think i spent hours to finally figure it out, and then this video was suggested to me. I hope this video benefits others, as its the best one you will find out there on getting from JFK to NYC..

[@CandySmile197]

You’re an angel!!!!!!! I’m researching before getting to NYC this week. I’ll try to update this comment, but i’m sure you would have saved me time and confusion. Thanks!!

[@UrbanCaffeine]

Thanks! Yes, please update if you see any changes. The only change I heard about is that the AirTrain went up to $8.

[@pastortonycuevas9447]

Hello! Good afternoon. Wow, for long weeks I was looking for this kind of video and I found it 🎉 well explained step by step 🎉 congratulations 👏🏼🎉 keep it up🎉

[@frednich9603]

I have a friend flying into JFK in March for her 1st trip to NY. thanks so much for this breakdown of the process

[@UrbanCaffeine]

Thanks! I hope they find this useful.

[@sarah0031]

Thank you so much for this video! We'll be traveling to New York in a month and your videos are so useful and offer great explanations and advice.

[@UrbanCaffeine]

Glad it was helpful! 🙌 I hope you enjoy your trip and not get too lost 😅

[@thatcolinbloke]

This is exactly what I needed, thank you!

[@JudiJoseph]

Thank you! You explain this really well.

[@KateMG]

Good job, simplified and easy to comprehend!

[@poloblanco2903]

Amazing Job!!! This is the best explanation on how to do this, specially showing a lot of possibilities of how you can do it.

[@UrbanCaffeine]

Thanks! Hope this allows for a better trip.

[@milimili1153]

Thank you! Your video helped me prepare for my trip to New York via JFK. I was able to ride the AirTrain and LIRR to Penn Station. I had an awesome trip. Thanks again.

[@UrbanCaffeine]

It's always nice to hear people having a good trip! 😊

[@mjfreespirit]

This is a well made video! I have a friend on the spectrum and this helped him immensely. Thank you so much!

[@UrbanCaffeine]

You're welcome. That's so nice to hear. 😊

[@richardritz8358]

Great video Thea, keep up the good work, you are so helpfull

[@Cbirdie]

thank you thank you so much!! i'm going to new york next year by myself (and it's my first time) and this video really helps me to understand the process easily!

[@UrbanCaffeine]

I'm so glad! Thank you. Good luck on your planning and I hope you have a great trip.

[@TheTeacherTraveler]

This is so informative!

[@Hedgemeister]

FYI: The LIRR now stops at Grand Central.

[@noelchristopher4791]

Thank you!!! You are a blessing😉 Im flying in from Vancouver, Canada and its my first time in New York

[@UrbanCaffeine]

Good luck! Hope you have a great time in New York.

[@awos6559]

I love the chaos and confusion of nyc!! It’s so human!! Thanks for the video!!!

[@leftovers2go198]

Thanks for this video. Going to New York soon for the very fist time. Great info.

[@irisbjornberg4118]

This video is great!!! Very informative. Thank you!

[@worldsfunniestvideosandbes3684]

I’m a New Yorker, so I’m going to say this. For the bus route: the Jamaica station actually connects to a lot of buses. For example, Q65, Q25, and many others and that from there you could connect to the 7 train that leds to Time Square which connects to a lot of the other subway lines. For example, N, Q, R, 1, 2, 3, A, C, and the E train.

[@Neville60001]

Thanks for the tip, sir.

[@worldsfunniestvideosandbes3684]

@@Neville60001 You mean ma’am. I’m a she, not a he. 🤭

[@Neville60001]

@@worldsfunniestvideosandbes3684 , I apologize, because I didn't know and you never said.

[@kmanlee]

thx for share😘

[@janosszav]

This was super useful. Thank you! :)

[@fuqhue]

Very good video ,everything explained clearly for a visitor to understand.

[@GalladofBales]

I’ve only done it once, but imo taking the subway at 1-2am from JFK wasn’t bad at all. Felt very safe and I ran into some helpful locals.

[@barbarahopkins5239]

thank you for updates

[@peachmed]

Thanks for your share. Good VDO, simplicity of explanation.

[@nettiethatsme]

Thank you so much for this information! You made it so easy to understand.

[@Orangino4u]

New fares from 01.01.2023: subway ticket : 2,75 $ + AirTrain ticket: 8,25 $ = 11 dollars in total

[@lesterjamesobdin3852]

Very informative. I'll be arriving into JFK airport this December😊

[@UrbanCaffeine]

🙌 So exciting! Enjoy the holidays in New York🎄

[@IanCassanova]

Best video out there on the subject. Thanks

[@standupmernyak]

Super cool and useful video, thank you!

[@_mvf1069]

great video!!!

[@zonegreat5273]

This was very helpful!

[@stevenroshni1228]

I usually take the bus because I don't like spending more money, lol. Also it stops closer to my house in Brooklyn than the subway. (The A train from Howard Beach and J or Z train from Jamaica go through Brooklyn. The LIRR has a separate train that goes to Brooklyn).

[@joseluischapa980]

RETRO AIRPORT !!!! Thank you! This is the video I was waiting for!!

[@UrbanCaffeine]

🙌 Nice! Thanks for watching 😊

[@stevenroshni1228]

Yes, and outside of Terminal 5 is the TWA hotel lobby.

[@JJR93]

Look forward to your forthcoming LIRR video

[@cecillemarie8188]

You’re so good at explaining things in detail. I can tell you’re a Filipina. Im so proud of you, kabayan 🇵🇭

[@ninokemularia9079]

I love your channel!

[@UrbanCaffeine]

I'm so glad! Thanks!

[@hzwilliamhuang]

I have been to NYC many times but never entered the city through JFK (I have only had layovers at the airport), so I have no idea how confusing that Howard Beach station is... Once you explain it it makes so much sense! I wonder how long it takes a first-time visitor to figure this out.

[@foyevision]

Retro Airport. Thanks for this video. It was informative!

[@UrbanCaffeine]

🙌 Thank you! 😊

[@stevenroshni1228]

Yes, and outside of Terminal 5 is the TWA hotel lobby.

[@expatjourneys8962]

Thank you good job. I just checked the price difference between LGA and JFK. I will save $40 if I landed on JFK. Now x2 that's a $80 savings. We're seniors we are used to taking taxi. Thank you for the plat rate information. We will visit NYC for 5 days this time.

[@UrbanCaffeine]

Enjoy your trip! 😊

[@ChatnapaKanaiglang]

You made my life easier, thanks!

[@SkyAaronBrink]

Thanks! Thea! Those are the helpful videos for the traveler. I am pretty sure those already explain well but somehow I don't have a picture. What should I do LOL

[@hesedepisodes]

Retro Airport!! Thanks for the video! Considering different options after an 18 hours flight 🙃

[@UrbanCaffeine]

🙌Thanks for watching! 18 hours! You're a trooper.

[@fatherson5907]

Take the AirTrain + LIRR

[@masonridgewell8063]

Thank you. I am from outside of the USA.

[@nazzythoughts5096]

Thank you Queen! 🤗

[@christinachristofi7313]

Great guide Thea 👏

[@UrbanCaffeine]

Thank you! 😁

[@FrankG5874]

Newark Airport from Manhattan via Penn Station is $15.25 one way on NJ Transit.

[@ginooliva5280]

Thanks a lot Thea!

[@UrbanCaffeine]

You bet! Thanks for watching. 😊

[@martinp.2753]

For 2 people the Q10 Bus + E Train option paid by cc translates into $17 savings. (2x AT + 1 MC).

[@CrewZero1]

Thank you! First timer in US here, port of entry is NY.

[@xGmzxx]

Omg thank you so much

[@ynwakop27]

Thanks for sharing this video, will be visiting in June 2022 and are flying into jfk

[@UrbanCaffeine]

You're welcome! I hope you have a great visit. Good luck on planning your trip!

[@chaireyes5101]

Amazing. ✨

[@briantdaniel9280]

So looking forward to unlimited coming to OMNY! Hopefully all NYC modes of transit will be on one payment system someday. LIRR, Metro North, etc.

[@UrbanCaffeine]

No kidding! I'm looking forward to that day as well.

[@jennyhunt]

Subway Superhero! Love it!

[@UrbanCaffeine]

Thank you as always! 😊

[@UrbanCaffeine]

UPDATES!!! AirTrain is now $8. Taxi flat rate is now $70. Terminal 8 has Q3 bus ONLY. Lefferts Blvd Station has B15, Q3, and Q10.

[@Trainsallday]

Update LIRR Is only $5 with city ticket. (Because JFK is In Queens it counts as travel in the city and not Long Island)

[@jakewatson2660]

@@Trainsalldaythought it was $12

[@carlturner544]

Excellent video, very clear and helpful - thanks. When you're coming back to JFK do you need to pay for the air train again, to access the airport?

[@Ronaldofan2008]

Thanks for the video I need this so then when I grow up I can use this airport to go to France or Italy

[@UrbanCaffeine]

Thanks for watching! That's a great idea. JFK has so many flights to Europe. And I'm a big fan of Paris 🇫🇷

[@IcyAsh]

Planning for a trip to NYC next spring and I love your videos so far! I've been reading on TripAdvisor that Uber/Lyft prices from JFK airport after the pandemic actually costs more than the yellow taxi. Do you have any info on that?

[@UrbanCaffeine]

Hi there. From JFK to Manhattan (or vice versa), taxis are generally cheaper because they have a flat rate. If a driver turns on the meter, mention the flat rate because they shouldn't be running a meter.

[@wilsonace5249]

I'll be in JFK next week. I'll go with the taxi, thanks too for putting down the 8 USD tip as my guide. Lol :)

[@UrbanCaffeine]

You bet! Hope you have a great trip.

[@syy316]

Really Useful info! I'm flying into JFK on Wednesday so this came at exactly the right time. Enjoying all your other videos with other great info as well. One quick question, will traveling with a suitcase on the subway will be seen as a big no-no, still debating if using the subway or just a Taxi ?

[@UrbanCaffeine]

Thanks! People bring luggage on the subway all the time. However, sometimes you have to carry your luggage up and down stairs. If you are ok with that, then go for it. I usually travel with one roller and one backpack and I do ok. Awkward on stairs, but doable. Good luck!

[@Neville60001]

@Urban Caffeine, doesn't the particular subway station in question have an elevator from the surface to the mezzanine level, and an elevator to the platform from the mezzanine?

[@esgee3829]

If the weather is decent (you decide what that is for you), jfk-[airtrain]->lefferts blvd->walk to aqueduct north-> A train towards manhattan is a great hack. Saves entire airtran fare entirely- so only $2.75 to/from manhattan. If I'm in a hurry, and headed into/out of manhattan, it's worth paying extra for LIRR+airtrain even if nearly $20 one way during peak times as a one-off ticket.

[@_OliveTree]

Retro Airport!! For finishing such a great video! I wouldn’t find a better instructor to make my trip easier! Thanks for your excellence at explaining! keep it up Thea you’re doing great 👏 I will be staying in (Inwood) at the very top of Manhattan. Can I get your advice on which option should I take: 1. Airtrain - howard beach station - Line A 2. Airtrain - Jamaica station - Line E - Then either A or 1

[@UrbanCaffeine]

Thanks! I feel that the E and transferring to the A would be faster if you don't mind transferring.

[@michaelg8682]

Brilliant explanation video ...... I wasn't sure if I could add the additional $7.75 to the unlimited 7 day card or not .... now I know 👍

[@UrbanCaffeine]

Yes, the MetroCard can be so confusing. They might get rid of it in 2-3 years from now. But that's still a long ways away.

[@constantinocastillo9366]

Hi. Were you able to add the 7.75 to the 7 day unlimited metro card?

[@jatsajatsa]

Maybe worth noting (for weary first time travellers heading to Brooklyn). The J train platform at Jamaica is directly UNDERNEATH the E train platform.

[@finalascent]

What I'm looking forward to as a suburbanite is LIRR opening up at Grand Central. Metro North ---> LIRR --> AirTrain to JFK!

[@UrbanCaffeine]

That station would be so helpful for a lot of people.

[@sszlac]

the best guide on KZbin, thank you! You replied a comment below that subway is safe, even when you have luggage, am I correct?

[@UrbanCaffeine]

I would avoid the subway late at night. But in general, it's fine from the airport to Manhattan.

[@itzhaktzvishohat7490]

This was a great video. Would you be able tell us about wheelchair accessibility with the train/subway?

[@chesan7631]

Hi, this is so useful, first time solo traveler to New York in a couple of days. Thanks you so much for this. Some traveling tips that I’ve read says using subway is tough if you have luggage? Any additional tips?

[@UrbanCaffeine]

The luggage is tough because you have to carry them over stairs and it gets tricky if trains are full. But if it's not rush hour and you can lift your luggage on stairs, it's ok. People do it all the time. As for other tips, locals are usually helpful so don't be afraid to ask for directions if you get lost. Have a great trip!

[@Neville60001]

@@UrbanCaffeine, the NYCTA needs to install elevators in _all_ subway stations in New York (both surface to mezzanine level and then mezzanine to platform level); the population of North America is rapidly aging, and mobility is an issue that will affect all (plus having elevators will allow people who are carrying items home like groceries and those who are carrying luggage more easy access to the subway.)

[@stevecody321]

Hey There! I want to thank you for the useful tips. Thanks to the Airtrain and the LIRR, we arrived in Manhattan cheaply and very quickly. Unfortunately, we made a mistake that we didn't realise. We paid for a Metro Card for the Airtrain and only wanted to load it the next day with the 7 days unlimited pass. We could only load $33 onto the card, which we stupidly did, believing that we would be able to buy the pass that way. Unfortunately, it turned out that this is an Airtrain Metro Card and it cannot be loaded with the 7days Unlimited Pass. We would have had to buy a new card for the Metro. An exchange was no longer possible, so we ended up spending $66. Too bad, but it was still a wonderful experience.

[@UrbanCaffeine]

Oh no! That's unfortunate and sorry to hear. 😕 But thanks for sharing! It might be something to mention when this video is due for an update. I hope you have a great stay though. Enjoy your trip!

[@stevecody321]

@@UrbanCaffeine Oh yes we had a really great time

[@Neville60001]

@@UrbanCaffeine, having OMNY be used for a lot of this transit will smooth things over a lot.

[@constantinocastillo9366]

So just to clear it out: can I buy a regular metrocard at JFK adding the 8.25 for the AirTrain and then, with the same card, add the 7 unlimited train rides for the subway?

[@stevecody321]

@@constantinocastillo9366 I'm afraid I don't know. We bought a new Metro Card when the credit on the Air Train Metro Card ran out. But it could also have something to do with the fact that we only paid for the Air Train, as we didn't pay for an additional trip on the Metro. It could be that there is another Metro Card for this. That's just a guess.

[@christtgg]

Best video I have seen about this topic!!! Do I need the metrocard to take the Q10 bus??? if yes, where I can get the metrocard by arriving from an international flight?

[@UrbanCaffeine]

The Q10 should accept both MetroCard and OMNY. But I haven't personally checked. There should be MetroCard machines at the airport or a way to pay. Lots of people take the bus. For the OMNY reader, I just published a video on that: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nWPCknh-htGDibM

[@295g295]

6::33 -- While riding on NJ Transit NEC line, if I buy a ticket to n"Newark Airport station, there is an unusually high fare to include $6-7 for Air-train fare.

[@paulkoza8652]

Can't believe you recommend flying into LaGuardia for domestic flights. There is no easy public transit into Manhattan and cabs are metered. JFK or Newark are better options. As for JFK, if I were a tourist, I'd opt for the Airtran/LIRR ride. t will take you into midtown where you can catch a cab. Also, taking a cab or ride share can get you stuck in traffic depending upon the time of day. There used to be an airport bus from midtown to the airports. Is it not still an option? It amazes me that there is such a ridiculous plethora of transit options to get from the major airports in NYC into Manhattan. I don't think there are any other major cities worldwide that have this problem. What a way to go America!

[@joshuafajardo5697]

My fav is AirTrain to LIRR @ Jamaica & AirTrain to 🚇 @ Jamaica & Howard Beach

[@dumplingcheeks18]

Thank you so much!!! Its like you read my mind LOL. Im flying to JFK this july (first timer) and still find the easiest way to penn station. Your information is so useful. Anyway for LIRR ticket, if im not mistake the price is 7.75 for non peak hour right?

[@UrbanCaffeine]

Hi! Yes, off-peak is $7.75. On the weekends you can get a city ticket which is only $5 and can be used from Jamaica to Penn. You can check to see if you will be traveling during off-peak or peak times on this website (if you haven't found this already): new.mta.info/fares-and-tolls/fare-information

[@michaeltuffin8147]

One major difference between Taxi and Uber is the Taxi will drop you anywhere in Manhattan at the flat rate. At rush hour the trip can take 2 hours.

[@marie-di8qy]

Genial

[@chanandethcheth4461]

Thank for this useful info. I want to travel from JKT to New Heaven, what would be the recommended routing?

[@rossanaoliban2241]

Hi thanks so much for all these detailed and very clear information, really love your videos. We are arriving in NY Jfk airport on Saturday 3rd June at 1.00 o’clock pm. what is the fastest option to get into Midtown (riu manhattan time square hotel)? We only stay 4 days and we do not want to get stuck for Hours in the traffic. we have two suitcases. And we are leaving on thursday 8th June from Newark our flight is around 1100 am, we would have the same question.

[@Leonard_Wilson]

You can also catch the J train at Jamaica. However, it’s slow. It meanders through Queens and Brooklyn before entering Lower Manhattan. Also, it passes through some rough neighborhoods. The only positive is that it heads straight to Chinatown.

[@HildaBuitragog]

Does it go to Ridgewood, Queens?

[@Trainguy198]

No, that’s the M train

[@joyeechen287]

On the other hand, my doppelganger on the San Francisco waterfront needs to go to SFO lickety split for a super important business meeting with Thea. The BART Red or Yellow Line has service four times an hour each, hop on at Embarcadero station, cough up a Hamilton, and arrive right at the airport gates in two thirds an hour. No need for xtra fancy video

[@Paula-wk2cl]

Hiii!! Thank you for video! What’s your opinion about GO Airlink NYC JFK • LGA • Newark to go to Manhattan?

[@UrbanCaffeine]

Hi there. I haven't used GO Airlink so I can't really comment on it. But if the price makes sense for your situation, it might be worth a try.

[@russellmancillas4464]

I tried both the subway and theLIRR, take the taxi

[@naypomjack6459]

I think the reason why they have exit fees @ Howard Beach & Jamaica is for crowd control and to keep certain characters @ bay. You know, the riff raff.

[@Wallydaft]

LIRR now goes into Grand Central.

[@AliceALong]

Thanks for the detail direction and info! I have a upcoming flight to JFK that will arrive at 10pm. I am planning to take the AirTrain + LIRR to my hotel, may I know is this a safe option at this hour or should I take a taxi ? or lyft ?

[@UrbanCaffeine]

The LIRR is ok, but it takes you as far as Penn station. If your hotel is nearby then it should be fine. Or you can take a taxi from Penn Station. But if you don't want to deal with the hassle, a taxi is a good option too.