There are 6 ways to get from Prospect Av to New York JFK Airport (JFK) by subway, train, bus, taxi, rideshare, or car
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Line 5 subway, train
best- Take the subway from Prospect Av to Grand Central-42 Stsubway 5
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Jamaicatrain Hempstead Branch / ...
1h 3m$17–21Drive 17.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Prospect Av to New York JFK Airport (JFK)car 17.6 mi
24 min$4–5Bus
- Take the bus from East Tremont Av/E 177 St to Archer Av/Sutphin Blvdbus Q44-Sbs
1h 45m$15–20Taxi
- Take the taxi from Prospect Av to New York JFK Airport (JFK)taxi 17.6 mi
24 min$75–95Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Prospect Av to New York JFK-JFK17.6 mi
24 min$55–75Line 2 subway, subway
- Take the subway from Prospect Av to Hoyt Stsubway 2
- Take the subway from Hoyt-Schermerhorn Sts to Howard Beach-JFK Airportsubway A
1h 35m$15
Prospect Av to New York JFK Airport (JFK) by subway, train, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Prospect Av to New York JFK Airport (JFK) is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 24 min.
The fastest way to get from Prospect Av to New York JFK Airport (JFK) is to taxi which takes 24 min and costs $75 - $95.
No, there is no direct bus from Prospect Av to New York JFK Airport (JFK). However, there are services departing from East Tremont Av/E 177 St and arriving at Archer Av/Sutphin Blvd via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Prospect Av to New York JFK Airport (JFK). However, there are services departing from Prospect Av and arriving at Terminal 4 via Grand Central Terminal and Jamaica Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 3m.
The distance between Prospect Av and New York JFK Airport (JFK) is 23 miles. The road distance is 17.7 miles.
The best way to get from Prospect Av to New York JFK Airport (JFK) without a car is to line 5 subway and train which takes 1h 3m and costs $16 - $21.
It takes approximately 1h 3m to get from Prospect Av to New York JFK Airport (JFK), including transfers.
Prospect Av to New York JFK Airport (JFK) bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from East Tremont Av/E 177 St station.
Prospect Av to New York JFK Airport (JFK) train services, operated by MTA, depart from Prospect Av station.
Prospect Av to New York JFK Airport (JFK) bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Archer Av/Sutphin Blvd station.
What companies run services between Prospect Av, NY, USA and New York JFK Airport (JFK), USA?
MTA Bus Company operates a bus from East Tremont Av/E 177 St to Archer Av/Sutphin Blvd every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 1h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Prospect Av to Terminal 4 via Hoyt St, Hoyt-Schermerhorn Sts, Howard Beach-JFK Airport, and Howard Beach in around 1h 35m.
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA Homepage
Subway from Prospect Av to Grand Central-42 St
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3
Subway from Prospect Av to Hoyt St
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3
Subway from Hoyt-Schermerhorn Sts to Howard Beach-JFK Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 28 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 Grand Central Terminal to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $5–8
- Peak
- $5–9
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA
Bus from East Tremont Av/E 177 St to Archer Av/Sutphin Blvd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 10 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 Prospect Av to New York JFK-JFK
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $55–75
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Estimated price
- $75–95
Babes Taxi
- Phone
- +1 201-944-6800
- Website
- babestaxi.com
Fort Lee Taxi & Car Service
- Phone
- (201) 944-1166
- Website
- fortleetaxi.com
Lee Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 944-5566
Teaneck Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 833-2222
- Website
- teanecktaxiservice.com
Mexico Car Service
- Phone
- +1 914-968-6666
- Website
- mexicocs.com
Ernie's & Yorktown Car Service
- Phone
- +1 914 666 7379
Empire Ride Inc
- Phone
- +1 914 290 5400
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More Questions & Answers
Prospect Av to New York JFK Airport (JFK) train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Grand Central-42 St station.
Yes, the driving distance between Prospect Av to New York JFK Airport (JFK) is 18 miles. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Prospect Av to New York JFK Airport (JFK).
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