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How to get fromNew York to Darjeelingby plane, taxi, car, night bus, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from New York to Darjeeling by plane, taxi, car, night bus, or bus

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  1. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Bagdogra Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane plane JFK - IXB
    2. Take the taxi from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Darjeelingtaxi taxi
    23h 31m
    ₹34,132–85,085

  2. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Bhadrapur Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Bhadrapur Airport (BDP)plane plane JFK - BDP
    2. Drive from Bhadrapur Airport (BDP) to Darjeelingcar car
    23h 23m
    ₹32,232–68,085

  3. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Bagdogra Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane plane EWR - IXB
    2. Take the taxi from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Darjeelingtaxi taxi
    24h 20m
    ₹42,903–106,095

  4. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Bhadrapur Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Bhadrapur Airport (BDP)plane plane EWR - BDP
    2. Drive from Bhadrapur Airport (BDP) to Darjeelingcar car
    29h 46m
    ₹42,003–114,095

  5. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Purnea Airport, night bus, bus

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Purnea Airport (PXN)plane plane JFK - PXN
    2. Take the nightbus from Purnia Zero Mile to Siliguri - Night Super Travel Agencynightbus night bus
    3. Take the bus from Siliguri - Tenzin Norgay Central Bus Terminus to Darjeelingbus bus
    37h 11m
    ₹62,102–222,765

  6. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport, bus, drive

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)plane plane JFK - KTM
    2. Take the bus from Kalanki Dhungeadda to Kakadvittabus bus
    3. Drive from Kakadvitta to Darjeelingcar car
    36h 36m
    ₹33,648–69,405

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration23h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket₹30,760Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12,395.9 km
  • Duration: 23h 31m

What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Darjeeling, India?

There is no direct connection from New York to Darjeeling. However, you can take the train to Jamaica, walk to Jamaica Station, take the vehicle to Terminal 4, walk to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) airport, fly to Bagdogra Airport (IXB), then take the taxi to Darjeeling. Alternatively, you can take the train to Newark Airport Railroad Station, walk to Newark Airport Railroad Station, take the vehicle to Terminal B, walk to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) airport, fly to Bagdogra Airport (IXB), then take the taxi to Darjeeling.

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