There are 6 ways to get from Herald Square to New York JFK Airport (JFK) by train, tram, subway, bus, taxi, rideshare, car, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, tram
best- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaicatrain Port Jefferson Branch / ...
- Take the tram from Jamaica Station to Terminal 4tram AirTrain
41 min$14–18Drive 17.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Herald Square to New York JFK Airport (JFK)car 17.1 mi
24 min$4–5Subway, bus
- Take the subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to 169 Stsubway F / ...
- Take the bus from Hillside Av/169 St to Jfk Airport/Terminal 8bus Q3
1h 33m$6–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Herald Square to New York JFK Airport (JFK)taxi 17.1 mi
24 min$70–90Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Herald Square to New York JFK-JFK17.1 mi
24 min$55–75Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from New York Penn Station to JFK Airport Terminal 4JFK Airport Shuttle
58 min$38–43
Herald Square to New York JFK Airport (JFK) by foot, train, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Herald Square to New York JFK Airport (JFK) is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 24 min.
The fastest way to get from Herald Square to New York JFK Airport (JFK) is to taxi which takes 24 min and costs $70 - $90.
No, there is no direct train from Herald Square station to New York JFK Airport (JFK). However, there are services departing from New York Penn Station and arriving at Terminal 4 via Jamaica Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41 min.
The distance between Herald Square and New York JFK Airport (JFK) is 17 miles. The road distance is 17.2 miles.
The best way to get from Herald Square to New York JFK Airport (JFK) without a car is to train and tram which takes 41 min and costs $14 - $19.
It takes approximately 41 min to get from Herald Square to New York JFK Airport (JFK), including transfers.
Herald Square to New York JFK Airport (JFK) train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from New York Penn Station.
Herald Square to New York JFK Airport (JFK) train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Jamaica station.
Yes, the driving distance between Herald Square to New York JFK Airport (JFK) is 17 miles. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Herald Square to New York JFK Airport (JFK).
There are 2449+ hotels available in New York JFK Airport (JFK).
What companies run services between Herald Square, NY, USA and New York JFK Airport (JFK), USA?
Go Airlink NYC operates a shuttle from New York Penn Station to JFK Airport Terminal 4 on demand. Tickets cost $38–43 and the journey takes 50 min.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from New York Penn Station to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $5–8
- Peak
- $6–10
Tram from Jamaica Station to Terminal 4
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9
- Website
- Airtrain - JFK - John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA Homepage
Subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to 169 St
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA
Bus from Hillside Av/169 St to Jfk Airport/Terminal 8
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Phone
- +1 212-812-9000
- Website
- Go Airlink NYC
Shuttle from New York Penn Station to JFK Airport Terminal 4
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $38–43
- Website
- Go Airlink NYC
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Herald Square to New York JFK-JFK
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $55–75
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Estimated price
- $70–90
Babes Taxi
- Phone
- +1 201-944-6800
- Website
- babestaxi.com
Fort Lee Taxi & Car Service
- Phone
- (201) 944-1166
- Website
- fortleetaxi.com
Lee Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 944-5566
Teaneck Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 833-2222
- Website
- teanecktaxiservice.com
Classic Taxi
- Phone
- +1 973-484-9494
Denville Taxi Service
- Phone
- (973) 814 9600
- Website
- denvilletaxiservice.com
Newark Airport Limo & Taxi
- Phone
- (732) 548-1141
Quick Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 (973) 338 2101
- Website
- quick-taxiservice.com
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
Babe’s Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 944-6800
- Website
- babestaxi.com
Black Cabby
- Phone
- +1 908-76-82947
- Website
- blackcabby.com
Elizabeth Taxi
- Phone
- +1 908-344-1729
- Website
- elizabethtaxi.com
Always Ready Car Service
- Phone
- (718) 527-5555
Carmel Car & Limo
- Phone
- (212) 666-6666
- Website
- carmellimo.com
Dial 7 Car Service
- Phone
- (212) 777-7777
- Website
- dial7.com
Queens Village Car Service
- Phone
- (718) 776-8787
- Website
- queensvillagecarservice.com
Mexico Car Service
- Phone
- +1 914-968-6666
- Website
- mexicocs.com
Ernie's & Yorktown Car Service
- Phone
- +1 914 666 7379
Empire Ride Inc
- Phone
- +1 914 290 5400
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