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How to get fromWashington Heights to JFK Airport Terminal 4by subway, train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Washington Heights to JFK Airport Terminal 4 by subway, train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Line 1 subway, train

    best
    1. Take the subway from 181 St to 34 St-Penn Stationsubway subway 1
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaicatrain train Port Jefferson Branch / ...
    1h 4m
    $17–22

  2. Drive 19.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Washington Heights to JFK Airport Terminal 4car car 19.8 mi
    27 min
    $4–6

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from East Tremont Av/E 177 St to Archer Av/Sutphin Blvdbus bus Q44-Sbs
    1h 31m
    $12–16

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Washington Heights to JFK Airport Terminal 4taxi taxi 19.8 mi
    27 min
    $85–100

  5. Subway

    1. Take the subway from 168 St to Howard Beach-JFK Airportsubway subway A
    1h 17m
    $12

Washington Heights to JFK Airport Terminal 4 by subway, train, and tram

Calendar1465Weekly Services
Duration1h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$17Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Washington Heights to JFK Airport Terminal 4.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 24.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 4m

What companies run services between Washington Heights, New York County, NY, USA and JFK Airport Terminal 4, NY, 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, MTA operates a subway from 168 St to Howard Beach-JFK Airport every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 1h 6m.

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