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How to get fromGrand Central Terminal to Jfk Airport/Terminal 8by train, tram, subway, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Grand Central Terminal to Jfk Airport/Terminal 8 by train, tram, subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train, tram

    best
    1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Jamaicatrain train Far Rockaway Branch / ...
    2. Take the tram from Jamaica Station to Terminal 8tram tram AirTrain
    36 min
    $14–18

  2. Drive 16.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grand Central Terminal to Jfk Airport/Terminal 8car car 16.4 mi
    23 min
    $3–5

  3. Subway, bus

    1. Take the subway from 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr to 169 Stsubway subway F / ...
    2. Take the bus from Hillside Av/169 St to Jfk Airport/Terminal 8bus bus Q3
    1h 41m
    $6–11

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Grand Central Terminal to Jfk Airport/Terminal 8taxi taxi 16.4 mi
    23 min
    $70–85

Grand Central Terminal to Jfk Airport/Terminal 8 by foot, train, and tram

Calendar1071Weekly Services
Duration36 minAverage Duration
Ticket$14Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Grand Central Terminal to Jfk Airport/Terminal 8.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 17 mi
  • Duration: 36 min

What companies run services between Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA and Jfk Airport/Terminal 8, NY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Grand Central Terminal to Jfk Airport/Terminal 8. However, you can walk to Grand Central Terminal, take the train to Jamaica, walk to Jamaica Station, then take the vehicle to Terminal 8. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Grand Central Terminal to Jfk Airport/Terminal 8 via 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr, 169 St, and Hillside Av/169 St in around 1h 41m.

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