The average train between Lower Manhattan and New York JFK Airport (JFK) takes 1h 2m and the fastest train takes 53 min. The train runs at least 6 times per hour from Lower Manhattan to New York JFK Airport (JFK). The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 10 minutes between Lower Manhattan and New York JFK Airport (JFK). The earliest departure is at 9:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lower Manhattan is at 4:02 PM which arrives into New York JFK Airport (JFK) at 5:01 PM. All services require a transfer at Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport and take an average of 1h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Lower Manhattan to New York JFK Airport (JFK). However, there are services departing from Lower Manhattan station and arriving at New York JFK Airport (JFK) station via Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 2m.
Lower Manhattan to New York JFK Airport (JFK) train services, operated by MTA, depart from Bowery station.
Lower Manhattan to New York JFK Airport (JFK) train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport station.
The distance between Lower Manhattan and New York JFK Airport (JFK) is 20 km. The road distance is 27 km.
MTA operates a subway from Bowery to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 47 min.