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

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There are 5 ways to get from Jersey City to Jfk Airport/Terminal 8 by train, tram, bus, car, taxi, or subway

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  1. Train, tram

    best
    1. Take the train from Journal Square to 33rd Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaicatrain train
    3. Take the tram from Jamaica Station to Terminal 8tram tram
    1h 11m
    $17–22

  2. Drive 19.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jersey City to Jfk Airport/Terminal 8car car 19.1 mi
    35 min
    $4–5

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Jfk Blvd At Sip Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 119
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaicatrain train Port Jefferson Branch / ...
    1h 35m
    $21–41

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Jersey City to Jfk Airport/Terminal 8taxi taxi 19.1 mi
    35 min
    $80–100

  5. Bus, subway

    1. Take the bus from Jfk Blvd At Jewett Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 119
    2. Take the subway from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to Howard Beach-JFK Airportsubway subway A
    1h 59m
    $19–34

Jersey City to Jfk Airport/Terminal 8 by train, foot, and tram

Calendar867Weekly Services
Duration1h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$17Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 24.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 11m

What companies run services between Jersey City, NJ, USA and Jfk Airport/Terminal 8, NY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Jersey City to Jfk Airport/Terminal 8. However, you can take the train to 33rd Street, walk to Penn Station, take the train to Jamaica, walk to Jamaica Station, then take the vehicle to Terminal 8. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jfk Blvd At Sip Ave to Jfk Airport/Terminal 8 via Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York Penn Station, Jamaica, Jamaica Station, and Terminal 1 in around 1h 35m.

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