There are 4 ways to get from Terminal 8 to New York JFK Airport (JFK) by tram, taxi, rideshare, or foot
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram
best- Take the tram from Terminal 8 to Terminal 4tram AirTrain
6 min$9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Terminal 8 to New York JFK Airport (JFK)taxi 1.9 mi
3 min$16–20Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from New York JFK-JFK to New York JFK-JFK1.9 mi
3 minWalk
- Take the walk from Terminal 8 to New-York-JFK-Airport-JFKwalk 1.5 mi
29 min
Terminal 8 to New York JFK Airport (JFK) by foot and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Terminal 8 to New York JFK Airport (JFK) is to tram which costs $9 and takes 6 min.
The fastest way to get from Terminal 8 to New York JFK Airport (JFK) is to taxi which takes 3 min and costs $16 - $20.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Terminal 8 and arriving at Terminal 4. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4 min.
The distance between Terminal 8 and New York JFK Airport (JFK) is 5008 feet.
The best way to get from Terminal 8 to New York JFK Airport (JFK) without a car is to tram which takes 6 min and costs $9.
The tram from Terminal 8 to Terminal 4 takes 4 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.
Terminal 8 to New York JFK Airport (JFK) train services, operated by JFK Airtrain, depart from Terminal 8 station.
Terminal 8 to New York JFK Airport (JFK) train services, operated by JFK Airtrain, arrive at Terminal 4 station.
There are 2449+ hotels available in New York JFK Airport (JFK).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Terminal 8 and New York JFK Airport (JFK). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
What companies run services between Terminal 8, NY, USA and New York JFK Airport (JFK), USA?
JFK Airtrain operates a vehicle from Terminal 8 to Terminal 4 every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $9 and the journey takes 4 min.
Tram from Terminal 8 to Terminal 4
- Ave. Duration
- 4 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9
- Website
- Airtrain - JFK - John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from New York JFK-JFK to New York JFK-JFK
- Ave. Duration
- 3 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 3 min
- Estimated price
- $16–20
Always Ready Car Service
- Phone
- (718) 527-5555
Carmel Car & Limo
- Phone
- (212) 666-6666
- Website
- carmellimo.com
Dial 7 Car Service
- Phone
- (212) 777-7777
- Website
- dial7.com
Queens Village Car Service
- Phone
- (718) 776-8787
- Website
- queensvillagecarservice.com
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