There are 5 ways to get from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Catskill by train (Amtrak), subway, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Hudson Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
3h 44m$70–120Drive 128.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Catskillcar 128.6 mi
2h 33m$24–34Subway, bus
- Take the subway from Howard Beach-JFK Airport to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminalsubway A
- Take the bus from New York to Catskillbus Adt A276
4h 49m$38–97Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from New York JFK-JFK to Catskill128.6 mi
2h 33mBus
- Take the bus from Queens Village to Catskillbus Adt A412
5h 34m$38–102
New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Catskill by tram, subway, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Catskill is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 33m.
The fastest way to get from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Catskill is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Catskill. However, there are services departing from Sutphin Blvd/Jamaica Av and arriving at Catskill via Queens Village. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Catskill station. However, there are services departing from Terminal 4 and arriving at Hudson Amtrak Station via Jamaica and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
The distance between New York JFK Airport (JFK) and Catskill is 137 miles. The road distance is 129.3 miles.
The best way to get from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Catskill without a car is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs $70 - $120.
It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Catskill, including transfers.
New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Catskill bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Queens Village station.
New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Catskill train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The best way to get from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Catskill is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs $70 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $110 and takes 5h 34m.
What companies run services between New York JFK Airport (JFK), USA and Catskill, NY, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Hudson Amtrak Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 1h 59m. Alternatively, Trailways operates a bus from Queens Village to Catskill 3 times a week. Tickets cost $26–85 and the journey takes 3h 35m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Hudson Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA Homepage
Subway from Howard Beach-JFK Airport to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from New York to Catskill
- Saver
- $26–80
- Flexible
- $50–85
Bus from Queens Village to Catskill
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $26–85
- Website
- Trailways
- Schedules at
- Trailways
- Saver
- $26–80
- Flexible
- $50–85
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from New York JFK-JFK to Catskill
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Catskill bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Catskill station.
New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Catskill train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Hudson Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Catskill is 129 miles. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Catskill.
There are 146+ hotels available in Catskill.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between New York JFK Airport (JFK) and Catskill. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.