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

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There are 4 ways to get from Midtown Manhattan to Jfk Airport/Terminal 8 by subway, tram, bus, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Subway, tram

    best
    1. Take the subway from 5 Av/53 St to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airportsubway subway E
    2. Take the tram from Jamaica Station to Terminal 8tram tram AirTrain
    42 min
    $12

  2. Drive 16.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Midtown Manhattan to Jfk Airport/Terminal 8car car 16.7 mi
    24 min
    $3–5

  3. Bus, train, tram

    1. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 52 St to Roosevelt Av/61 Stbus bus Q32
    2. Take the train from Woodside to Jamaicatrain train
    3. Take the tram from Jamaica Station to Terminal 1tram tram
    1h 1m
    $15–23

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Midtown Manhattan to Jfk Airport/Terminal 8taxi taxi 16.7 mi
    24 min
    $70–90

Midtown Manhattan to Jfk Airport/Terminal 8 by subway and tram

Calendar1200Weekly Services
Duration42 minAverage Duration
Ticket$12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 16.8 mi
  • Duration: 42 min

What companies run services between Midtown Manhattan, NY, USA and Jfk Airport/Terminal 8, NY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Midtown Manhattan to Jfk Airport/Terminal 8. However, you can take the subway to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport, walk to Jamaica Station, then take the vehicle to Terminal 8. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Madison Av/E 52 St to Jfk Airport/Terminal 8 via Roosevelt Av/61 St, Woodside, Jamaica, Jamaica Station, and Terminal 1 in around 1h 1m.

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