There are 4 ways to get from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Wantagh by tram, train, rideshare, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram, train
best- Take the tram from Terminal 7 to Jamaica Stationtram AirTrain
- Take the train from Jamaica to Wantaghtrain Babylon Branch
53 min$15–22Drive 19 mi
cheapest- Drive from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Wantaghcar 19 mi
27 min$4–5Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from New York JFK-JFK to Wantagh19 mi
27 min$40–55Taxi
- Take the taxi from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Wantaghtaxi 19 mi
27 min$80–100
New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Wantagh by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Wantagh is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 27 min.
The fastest way to get from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Wantagh is to Airport Transfer which takes 27 min and costs $40 - $55.
No, there is no direct train from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Wantagh. However, there are services departing from Terminal 7 and arriving at Wantagh via Jamaica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 53 min.
The distance between New York JFK Airport (JFK) and Wantagh is 22 miles. The road distance is 19.2 miles.
The best way to get from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Wantagh without a car is to tram and train which takes 53 min and costs $14 - $22.
It takes approximately 53 min to get from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Wantagh, including transfers.
New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Wantagh train services, operated by JFK Airtrain, depart from Terminal 7 station.
New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Wantagh train services, operated by JFK Airtrain, arrive at Jamaica Station.
Yes, the driving distance between New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Wantagh is 19 miles. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Wantagh.
There are 184+ hotels available in Wantagh.
What companies run services between New York JFK Airport (JFK), USA and Wantagh, NY, USA?
There is no direct connection from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Wantagh. However, you can take the vehicle to Jamaica Station, walk to Jamaica, then take the train to Wantagh. Alternatively, Mozio operates a vehicle from New York JFK-JFK to Wantagh on demand. Tickets cost $40–55 and the journey takes 27 min.
Tram from Terminal 7 to Jamaica Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9
- Website
- Airtrain - JFK - John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from Jamaica to Wantagh
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $6–9
- Peak
- $8–13
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from New York JFK-JFK to Wantagh
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Estimated price
- $80–100
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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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between New York JFK Airport (JFK) and Wantagh. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.