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How to get fromJFK Airport Terminal 4 to Battery Park Cityby tram, subway, train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from JFK Airport Terminal 4 to Battery Park City by tram, subway, train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Tram, subway

    best
    1. Take the tram from Terminal 4 to Howard Beachtram tram AirTrain
    2. Take the subway from Howard Beach-JFK Airport to Fulton Stsubway subway A
    56 min
    $12

  2. Drive 16.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from JFK Airport Terminal 4 to Battery Park Citycar car 16.1 mi
    30 min
    $3–5

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Jamaica to New York Penn Stationtrain train Babylon Branch / ...
    2. Take the bus from 7 Av/W 31 St to South End Av/Gateway Plazabus bus M20
    1h 25m
    $17–27

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from JFK Airport Terminal 4 to Battery Park Citytaxi taxi 16.1 mi
    30 min
    $70–90

JFK Airport Terminal 4 to Battery Park City by tram and subway

Calendar604Weekly Services
Duration56 minAverage Duration
Ticket$12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 15.8 mi
  • Duration: 56 min

What companies run services between JFK Airport Terminal 4, NY, USA and Battery Park City, NY, USA?

There is no direct connection from JFK Airport Terminal 4 to Battery Park City. However, you can take the vehicle to Howard Beach, walk to Howard Beach-JFK Airport, then take the subway to Fulton St. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Terminal 4 to South End Av/Gateway Plaza via Jamaica Station, Jamaica, Penn Station, and 7 Av/W 31 St in around 1h 25m.

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