There are 7 ways to get from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Closter by train, bus, taxi, rideshare, car, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Jamaica to New York Penn Stationtrain Babylon Branch / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Schraalenburgh Rd At Cedar Lanebus 167 / ...
1h 54m$19–38Drive 31.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Clostercar 31.1 mi
45 min$6–9Train, taxi
- Take the train from Jamaica to Grand Central Terminaltrain
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Yonkerstrain
- Take the taxi from Yonkers to Clostertaxi
1h 56m$56–81Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from New York JFK-JFK to Closter31.1 mi
45 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Clostertaxi 31.1 mi
45 min$120–160Subway, bus
- Take the subway from Howard Beach-JFK Airport to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminalsubway A
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Schraalenburgh Rd At Cedar Lanebus 167 / ...
2h 16m$17–31Subway, bus via Closter Dock Rd & Herbert Ave
- Take the subway from Howard Beach-JFK Airport to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminalsubway A
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Closter Dock Rd & Herbert Avebus Rockland Coaches
3h 3m$22–34
New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Closter by tram, train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Closter is to drive which costs $5 - $9 and takes 45 min.
The fastest way to get from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Closter is to drive which takes 45 min and costs $5 - $9.
The distance between New York JFK Airport (JFK) and Closter is 63 miles. The road distance is 31.3 miles.
The best way to get from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Closter without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 54m and costs $18 - $40.
It takes approximately 1h 54m to get from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Closter, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Closter is 31 miles. It takes approximately 45 min to drive from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Closter.
There are 1311+ hotels available in Closter.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between New York JFK Airport (JFK) and Closter. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
What companies run services between New York JFK Airport (JFK), USA and Closter, NJ, USA?
There is no direct connection from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Closter. However, you can take the vehicle to Jamaica Station, walk to Jamaica, take the train to New York Penn Station, walk to Port Authority Bus Terminal, then take the bus to Schraalenburgh Rd At Cedar Lane. Alternatively, you can take the vehicle to Jamaica Station, walk to Jamaica, take the train to Grand Central Terminal, take the train to Yonkers, then take the taxi to Closter.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from Jamaica to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $5–8
- Peak
- $6–10
Train from Jamaica to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $5–8
- Peak
- $5–9
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Yonkers
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $7–9
- Peak
- $11–13
- 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
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
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Schraalenburgh Rd At Cedar Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–19
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $5–19
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Schraalenburgh Rd At Cedar Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–19
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $5–19
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Closter Dock Rd & Herbert Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–22
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $10–22
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from New York JFK-JFK to Closter
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Estimated price
- $35–160
Mexico Car Service
- Phone
- +1 914-968-6666
- Website
- mexicocs.com
Ernie's & Yorktown Car Service
- Phone
- +1 914 666 7379
Empire Ride Inc
- Phone
- +1 914 290 5400
Always Ready Car Service
- Phone
- (718) 527-5555
Carmel Car & Limo
- Phone
- (212) 666-6666
- Website
- carmellimo.com
Dial 7 Car Service
- Phone
- (212) 777-7777
- Website
- dial7.com
Queens Village Car Service
- Phone
- (718) 776-8787
- Website
- queensvillagecarservice.com
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