Manhattan to New York JFK Airport (JFK) Trains

Manhattan to New York JFK Airport (JFK) trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Manhattan and New York JFK Airport (JFK) takes 36 min and the fastest train takes 32 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from 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.

36 min
Duration: 16 mi
Distance: $16
Average price: Every 15 minutes
Frequency

Train, tram

best

Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Jamaicatrain Hempstead Branch / ...
Take the tram from Jamaica Station to Terminal 4tram AirTrain

32 min

$14–18

Manhattan to New York JFK Airport (JFK) train times

Trains run every 15 minutes between Manhattan and New York JFK Airport (JFK). The earliest departure is at 11:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manhattan is at 7:55 PM which arrives into New York JFK Airport (JFK) at 8:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Jamaica and take an average of 36 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, August 26, 2026

11:53 AM → 12:29 PM
36 min • 1 change
12:06 PM → 12:41 PM
35 min • 1 change
12:13 PM → 12:49 PM
36 min • 1 change
12:30 PM → 1:05 PM
35 min • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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