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

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There are 4 ways to get from Midtown Manhattan to Terminal 8 (Station) 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  16.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Midtown Manhattan to Terminal 8 (Station)car car 16.9 mi
    23 min
    $4–5

  3. Bus, train, tram

    1. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 51 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 7m
    $15–23

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Midtown Manhattan to Terminal 8 (Station)taxi taxi 16.9 mi
    23 min
    $70–90

Midtown Manhattan to Terminal 8 (Station) 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 Terminal 8 (Station), NY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Midtown Manhattan to Terminal 8 (Station). 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 51 St to Terminal 8 (Station) via Roosevelt Av/61 St, Woodside, Jamaica, Jamaica Station, and Terminal 1 in around 1h 7m.

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