There are 5 ways to get from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to TriBeCa by tram, subway, taxi, rideshare, car, train, or bus
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Tram, subway
best- Take the tram from Terminal 4 to Howard Beachtram AirTrain
- Take the subway from Howard Beach-JFK Airport to Chambers Stsubway A
57 min$12Drive 15.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to TriBeCacar 15.4 mi
29 min$3–5Taxi
- Take the taxi from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to TriBeCataxi 15.4 mi
29 min$70–85Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from New York JFK-JFK to TriBeCa15.4 mi
29 min$55–75Train, bus
- Take the train from Jamaica to New York Penn Stationtrain Babylon Branch / ...
- Take the bus from 7 Av/W 31 St to Chambers St/Hudson Stbus M20
1h 12m$17–27
New York JFK Airport (JFK) to TriBeCa by tram and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to TriBeCa is to drive which costs $2 - $5 and takes 29 min.
The fastest way to get from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to TriBeCa is to taxi which takes 29 min and costs $70 - $85.
No, there is no direct train from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to TriBeCa. However, there are services departing from Terminal 4 and arriving at Chambers St via Howard Beach-JFK Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 57 min.
The distance between New York JFK Airport (JFK) and TriBeCa is 16 miles. The road distance is 15.5 miles.
The best way to get from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to TriBeCa without a car is to tram and subway which takes 57 min and costs $12.
It takes approximately 57 min to get from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to TriBeCa, including transfers.
New York JFK Airport (JFK) to TriBeCa train services, operated by JFK Airtrain, depart from Terminal 4 station.
New York JFK Airport (JFK) to TriBeCa train services, operated by JFK Airtrain, arrive at Howard Beach station.
Yes, the driving distance between New York JFK Airport (JFK) to TriBeCa is 16 miles. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to TriBeCa.
There are 2795+ hotels available in TriBeCa.
What companies run services between New York JFK Airport (JFK), USA and TriBeCa, NY, USA?
There is no direct connection from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to TriBeCa. However, you can take the vehicle to Howard Beach, walk to Howard Beach-JFK Airport, then take the subway to Chambers St. Alternatively, you can then take the taxi to TriBeCa.
Tram from Terminal 4 to Howard Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9
- Website
- Airtrain - JFK - John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA Homepage
Subway from Howard Beach-JFK Airport to Chambers St
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3
- 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
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA
Bus from 7 Av/W 31 St to Chambers St/Hudson St
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from New York JFK-JFK to TriBeCa
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $55–75
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Estimated price
- $70–85
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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