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How to get fromJfk Airport/Terminal 8 to Central Parkby tram, subway, bus, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Tram, subway

    best
    1. Take the tram from Terminal 8 to Jamaica Stationtram tram
    2. Take the subway from Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport to 50 Stsubway subway E
    3. Take the subway from 50 St to 86 Stsubway subway C / ...
    1h 3m
    $12

  2. Drive 17.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jfk Airport/Terminal 8 to Charles A. Dana Discovery Centercar car 17.8 mi
    25 min
    $4–5

  3. Tram, bus

    1. Take the tram from Terminal 8 to Jamaica Stationtram tram
    2. Take the bus from Archer Av/Sutphin Blvd to Main St/60 Avbus bus Q20
    3. Take the bus from Airport Connection - WB to 86th St & Central Park Westbus bus
    1h 55m
    $31–92

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Jfk Airport/Terminal 8 to Charles A. Dana Discovery Centertaxi taxi 17.8 mi
    25 min
    $75–95

  5. Subway

    1. Take the subway from Howard Beach-JFK Airport to 86 Stsubway subway A
    1h 56m
    $12

Jfk Airport/Terminal 8 to Central Park by tram, subway, and foot

Calendar895Weekly Services
Duration1h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 18.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 3m

What companies run services between Jfk Airport/Terminal 8, NY, USA and Central Park, New York County, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from Howard Beach-JFK Airport to 86 St hourly. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 1h 6m.

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