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How to get fromNew York to Jfk Airport/Terminal 8by train, tram, taxi, car, or subway

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There are 4 ways to get from New York to Jfk Airport/Terminal 8 by train, tram, taxi, car, or subway

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  1. Train, tram

    best
    1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaicatrain train Port Jefferson Branch / ...
    2. Take the tram from Jamaica Station to Terminal 8tram tram AirTrain
    36 min
    $14–18

  2. Drive 14.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from New York to Jfk Airport/Terminal 8car car 14.3 mi
    26 min
    $3–4

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from New York to Jfk Airport/Terminal 8taxi taxi 14.3 mi
    26 min
    $60–80

  4. Subway, tram

    1. Take the subway from W 4 St-Wash Sq to Howard Beach-JFK Airportsubway subway A
    2. Take the tram from Howard Beach to Terminal 8tram tram AirTrain
    57 min
    $12

New York to Jfk Airport/Terminal 8 by train and tram

Calendar1697Weekly Services
Duration36 minAverage Duration
Ticket$14Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 17.4 mi
  • Duration: 36 min

What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Jfk Airport/Terminal 8, NY, USA?

There is no direct connection from New York to Jfk Airport/Terminal 8. However, you can take the train to Jamaica, walk to Jamaica Station, then take the vehicle to Terminal 8. Alternatively, you can then take the taxi to Jfk Airport/Terminal 8.

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