There are 7 ways to get from Bay Ridge to New York JFK Airport (JFK) by subway, train, tram, bus, taxi, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Subway, train, tram
best- Take the subway from 8 Av to Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctrsubway N / ...
- Take the train from Atlantic Terminal to Jamaicatrain
- Take the tram from Jamaica Station to Terminal 4tram
55 min$17–21Drive 15 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bay Ridge to New York JFK Airport (JFK)car 15 mi
23 min$3–4Subway, bus
- Take the subway from 8 Av to Queensboro Plazasubway N / ...
- Take the bus from Queens Plaza South/28 St to Sutphin Blvd/91 Avbus Q60
2h 6m$15–20Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bay Ridge to New York JFK Airport (JFK)taxi 15 mi
23 min$65–80Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Bay Ridge to New York JFK-JFK15 mi
23 min$55–75Subway
- Take the subway from 8 Av to Jay St-MetroTechsubway N / ...
- Take the subway from Jay St-MetroTech to Howard Beach-JFK Airportsubway A
1h 13m$12Bus
- Take the bus from 37 St/4 Av to Hegeman Av/Rockaway Avbus B35
- Take the bus from Hegeman Av/Rockaway Av to Lefferts Blvd/Airtrain Stationbus B15
2h 17m$15–24
Bay Ridge to New York JFK Airport (JFK) by subway, train, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bay Ridge to New York JFK Airport (JFK) is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 23 min.
The fastest way to get from Bay Ridge to New York JFK Airport (JFK) is to taxi which takes 23 min and costs $65 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Bay Ridge to New York JFK Airport (JFK) station. However, there are services departing from 8 Av/65 St and arriving at Lefferts Blvd/Airtrain Station via 37 St/4 Av and Hegeman Av/Rockaway Av. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Bay Ridge to New York JFK Airport (JFK). However, there are services departing from 8 Av and arriving at Terminal 4 via Atlantic Terminal and Jamaica Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 55 min.
The distance between Bay Ridge and New York JFK Airport (JFK) is 19 miles. The road distance is 15.1 miles.
The best way to get from Bay Ridge to New York JFK Airport (JFK) without a car is to subway and train and tram which takes 55 min and costs $16 - $21.
It takes approximately 55 min to get from Bay Ridge to New York JFK Airport (JFK), including transfers.
Bay Ridge to New York JFK Airport (JFK) bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 37 St/4 Av station.
Bay Ridge to New York JFK Airport (JFK) train services, operated by MTA, depart from 8 Av station.
Bay Ridge to New York JFK Airport (JFK) bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Hegeman Av/Rockaway Av station.
What companies run services between Bay Ridge, NY, USA and New York JFK Airport (JFK), USA?
You can take a subway from 8 Av to Terminal 4 via Jay St-MetroTech, Howard Beach-JFK Airport, and Howard Beach in around 1h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 8 Av/65 St to Terminal 4 via 36 St/4 Av, 37 St/4 Av, Hegeman Av/Rockaway Av, Lefferts Blvd/Airtrain Station, and Lefferts Blvd in around 2h 17m.
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from 8 Av to Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Adult
- $3
Subway from 8 Av to Queensboro Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Adult
- $3
Subway from 8 Av to Jay St-MetroTech
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Adult
- $3
Subway from Jay St-MetroTech to Howard Beach-JFK Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Adult
- $0
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Atlantic Terminal to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $5–7
- Peak
- $5–9
- Phone
- +1 (212) 435-7000
- Website
- jfkairport.com
Tram from Jamaica Station to Terminal 4
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9
- Website
- https://www.jfkairport.com/to-from-airport/air-train
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from Queens Plaza South/28 St to Sutphin Blvd/91 Av
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
Bus from 37 St/4 Av to Hegeman Av/Rockaway Av
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
Bus from Hegeman Av/Rockaway Av to Lefferts Blvd/Airtrain Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Standard Fare
- $0
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Bay Ridge to New York JFK-JFK
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $55–75
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Estimated price
- $65–80
Bay Express
- Phone
- +1 718-232-3434
Chico Express
- Phone
- +1 718-256-6666
- Website
- chicoexpress.net
La Revancha
- Phone
- +1 718-236-2424
- Website
- larevancha.net
NYC.gov
- Website
- nyc.gov
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More Questions & Answers
Bay Ridge to New York JFK Airport (JFK) train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bay Ridge to New York JFK Airport (JFK) is 15 miles. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Bay Ridge to New York JFK Airport (JFK).
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