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How to get fromManhattan to Terminal 8 (Station)by train, tram, bus, taxi, car, or subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Manhattan to Terminal 8 (Station) by train, tram, bus, taxi, car, or subway

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  1. Train, tram

    best
    1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Jamaicatrain train Hempstead Branch / ...
    2. Take the tram from Jamaica Station to Terminal 8tram tram AirTrain
    35 min
    $14–18
  2. Drive  17.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Manhattan to Terminal 8 (Station)car car 17.2 mi
    29 min
    $3–5
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from East 60th Street & 2nd Avenue to Sutphin Blvd/91 Avbus bus Q60
    1h 26m
    $12–16
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Manhattan to Terminal 8 (Station)taxi taxi 17.2 mi
    29 min
    $75–90
  5. Subway

    1. Take the subway from 86 St to Howard Beach-JFK Airportsubway subway A
    1h 17m
    $12

Manhattan to Terminal 8 (Station) by train and tram

Calendar1311Weekly Services
Duration35 minAverage Duration
Ticket$14Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Manhattan, NY, USA and Terminal 8 (Station), NY, USA?

MTA Bus Company operates a bus from East 60th Street & 2nd Avenue to Sutphin Blvd/91 Av every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 1h 10m. Alternatively, MTA operates a subway from 86 St to Howard Beach-JFK Airport hourly. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 1h 2m.

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