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How to get fromRockefeller Center to Jfk Airport/Terminal 8by subway, tram, bus, train, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Rockefeller Center to Jfk Airport/Terminal 8 by subway, tram, bus, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Subway, tram

    best
    1. Take the subway from 5 Av/53 St to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airportsubway subway E
    2. Take the tram from Jamaica Station to Terminal 8tram tram AirTrain
    48 min
    $12

  2. Drive 16.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rockefeller Center to Jfk Airport/Terminal 8car car 16.7 mi
    23 min
    $3–5

  3. Bus, train, tram

    1. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 52 St to Roosevelt Av/61 Stbus bus Q32
    2. Take the train from Woodside to Jamaicatrain train
    3. Take the tram from Jamaica Station to Terminal 1tram tram
    1h 11m
    $15–23

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Rockefeller Center to Jfk Airport/Terminal 8taxi taxi 16.7 mi
    23 min
    $70–90

  5. Subway, bus

    1. Take the subway from 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr to 169 Stsubway subway F / ...
    2. Take the bus from Hillside Av/169 St to Jfk Airport/Terminal 8bus bus Q3
    1h 33m
    $6–11

Rockefeller Center to Jfk Airport/Terminal 8 by foot, subway, and tram

Calendar1200Weekly Services
Duration48 minAverage Duration
Ticket$12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 17.1 mi
  • Duration: 48 min

What companies run services between Rockefeller Center, NY, USA and Jfk Airport/Terminal 8, NY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Rockefeller Center to Jfk Airport/Terminal 8. However, you can walk to 5 Av/53 St, take the subway to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport, walk to Jamaica Station, then take the vehicle to Terminal 8. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Rockefeller Center to Jfk Airport/Terminal 8 via Madison Av/E 52 St, Roosevelt Av/61 St, Woodside, Jamaica, Jamaica Station, and Terminal 1 in around 1h 11m.

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