There are 6 ways to get from Rutherford to New York JFK Airport (JFK) by train, bus, rideshare, car, taxi, or subway
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Train
best- Take the train from Secaucus Upper Level to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec / ...
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaicatrain Port Jefferson Branch / ...
1h 7m$19–38Drive 26.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rutherford to New York JFK Airport (JFK)car 26.6 mi
37 min$5–7Bus, train
- Take the bus from Orient Way At Passaic Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 190
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaicatrain Port Jefferson Branch / ...
1h 28m$21–42Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Rutherford to New York JFK-JFK26.6 mi
37 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from Rutherford to New York JFK Airport (JFK)taxi 26.6 mi
37 min$110–140Bus, subway
- Take the bus from Orient Way At Passaic Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 190
- Take the subway from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to Howard Beach-JFK Airportsubway A
1h 45m$19–35
Rutherford to New York JFK Airport (JFK) by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rutherford to New York JFK Airport (JFK) is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 37 min.
The fastest way to get from Rutherford to New York JFK Airport (JFK) is to drive which takes 37 min and costs $4 - $7.
No, there is no direct train from Rutherford to New York JFK Airport (JFK). However, there are services departing from Rutherford and arriving at Terminal 4 via Secaucus Upper Level, New York Penn Station and Jamaica Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 7m.
The distance between Rutherford and New York JFK Airport (JFK) is 27 miles. The road distance is 26.8 miles.
The best way to get from Rutherford to New York JFK Airport (JFK) without a car is to train which takes 1h 7m and costs $18 - $40.
It takes approximately 1h 7m to get from Rutherford to New York JFK Airport (JFK), including transfers.
Rutherford to New York JFK Airport (JFK) train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Secaucus Upper Level station.
Rutherford to New York JFK Airport (JFK) train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rutherford to New York JFK Airport (JFK) is 27 miles. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from Rutherford to New York JFK Airport (JFK).
There are 2449+ hotels available in New York JFK Airport (JFK).
What companies run services between Rutherford, NJ, USA and New York JFK Airport (JFK), USA?
You can take a train from Rutherford to Terminal 4 via Secaucus Upper Level, New York Penn Station, Jamaica, and Jamaica Station in around 1h 7m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Secaucus Upper Level to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–10
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–10
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from New York Penn Station to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $5–8
- Peak
- $6–10
Train from New York Penn Station to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $5–8
- Peak
- $6–10
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA Homepage
Subway from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to Howard Beach-JFK Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Orient Way At Passaic Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–23
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $7–23
Bus from Orient Way At Passaic Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–23
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $7–23
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Rutherford to New York JFK-JFK
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
Classic Taxi
- Phone
- +1 973-484-9494
Denville Taxi Service
- Phone
- (973) 814 9600
- Website
- denvilletaxiservice.com
Newark Airport Limo & Taxi
- Phone
- (732) 548-1141
Quick Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 (973) 338 2101
- Website
- quick-taxiservice.com
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
Babe’s Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 944-6800
- Website
- babestaxi.com
Black Cabby
- Phone
- +1 908-76-82947
- Website
- blackcabby.com
Elizabeth Taxi
- Phone
- +1 908-344-1729
- Website
- elizabethtaxi.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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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Rutherford and New York JFK Airport (JFK). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.









