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How to get fromNew York JFK Airport (JFK) to Union Squareby tram, train, bus, taxi, rideshare, car, or subway

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There are 6 ways to get from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Union Square by tram, train, bus, taxi, rideshare, car, or subway

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  1. Tram, train

    best
    1. Take the tram from Terminal 4 to Jamaica Stationtram tram AirTrain
    2. Take the train from Jamaica to Grand Central Terminaltrain train Far Rockaway Branch / ...
    45 min
    $17–21

  2. Drive 15.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Union Squarecar car 15.9 mi
    29 min
    $3–5

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lefferts Blvd/Airtrain Station to Kew Gardens Rd/80 Rdbus bus Q80
    2. Take the bus from Queens Blvd/78 Av to E 23 St/Lexington Avbus bus Qm63 / ...
    2h 1m
    $9–23

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Union Squaretaxi taxi 15.9 mi
    29 min
    $70–85

  5. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from New York JFK-JFK to Union Squarerideshare rideshare 15.9 mi
    29 min
    $55–75

  6. Tram, subway

    1. Take the tram from Terminal 4 to Howard Beachtram tram AirTrain
    2. Take the subway from Howard Beach-JFK Airport to W 4 St-Wash Sqsubway subway A
    1h 2m
    $12

New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Union Square by tram, train, and subway

Calendar658Weekly Services
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket$17Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 18.1 mi
  • Duration: 45 min

What companies run services between New York JFK Airport (JFK), USA and Union Square, NY, USA?

You can take a bus from Jfk Airport/Terminal 8 to E 23 St/Lexington Av via Lefferts Blvd/Airtrain Station, Kew Gardens Rd/80 Rd, and Queens Blvd/78 Av in around 2h 1m.

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