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How to get fromManhattan to Darjeelingby plane, taxi, bus, car, or night bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Manhattan to Darjeeling by plane, taxi, bus, car, or night bus

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  1. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Bagdogra Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane plane JFK - IXB
    2. Take the taxi from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Darjeelingtaxi taxi
    23h 46m
    ₹37,139–95,085

  2. Bus to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Bagdogra Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Terminal Bbus bus
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane plane EWR - IXB
    3. Take the taxi from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Darjeelingtaxi taxi
    24h 18m
    ₹45,173–119,603

  3. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Bhadrapur Airport, drive

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Bhadrapur Airport (BDP)plane plane JFK - BDP
    2. Drive from Bhadrapur Airport (BDP) to Darjeelingcar car
    25h 13m
    ₹37,289–88,185

  4. Bus to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Bhadrapur Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Terminal Bbus bus
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Bhadrapur Airport (BDP)plane plane EWR - BDP
    3. Drive from Bhadrapur Airport (BDP) to Darjeelingcar car
    25h 10m
    ₹45,323–127,703

  5. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Purnea Airport, night bus, bus

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Purnea Airport (PXN)plane plane JFK - PXN
    2. Take the nightbus from Purnia Zero Mile to Siliguri - Night Super Travel Agencynightbus night bus
    3. Take the bus from Siliguri - Tenzin Norgay Central Bus Terminus to Darjeelingbus bus
    35h 16m
    ₹72,109–242,765

  6. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport, bus, drive

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)plane plane JFK - KTM
    2. Take the bus from Kalanki Dhungeadda to Kakadvittabus bus
    3. Drive from Kakadvitta to Darjeelingcar car
    37h 56m
    ₹37,760–84,510

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration23h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket₹33,695Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12,395.3 km
  • Duration: 23h 46m

What companies run services between Manhattan, NY, USA and Darjeeling, India?

There is no direct connection from Manhattan to Darjeeling. However, you can take the train to Jamaica, walk to Jamaica Station, take the vehicle to Terminal 4, walk to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) airport, fly to Bagdogra Airport (IXB), then take the taxi to Darjeeling. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Terminal B, walk to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) airport, fly to Bagdogra Airport (IXB), then take the taxi to Darjeeling.

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