JFK airport is located in Queens, and is fifteen miles from midtown Manhattan. JFK is one of three major airports in New York, and it welcomes over 29 million passengers annually. Travelers have a number of options for getting to and from the airport.

The AirTrain is a quick and easy mode of transportation. It’s available 24/7. Traveler should review the New York City Subway Map to determine the best connections to get to your destination. There’s a $2 subway fare. When returning to the airport be sure to take the A train that’s marked for Far Rockaway or Rockaway Park. Do not take Lefferts Blvd.

Taxis charge a $45 flat rate plus tolls to any location in Manhattan. They’re available 24/7, and are available at all terminals. There’s no charge for luggage, but the return trip back to the airport is metered, plus tolls.
The Super Shuttle is available 24/7 and provides door-to-door service. Fees are $15 – $19 and no reservations are required for go from the airport to your destination. Reservations are required for your return trip to the airport.

Pre-arranged car service is another option, and can help you avoid waiting in long lines for a taxi. You can also get car service once you land.

The New York Airport Service Express Buses are available between 6:30 am and 11:10pm. The one-way fare is $13, but round trip fare can be purchases online for $22. The fare increases to $15 if you want to be dropped off directly at your hotel. One child under 12 years of age is included in the price of the fare. You can leave from Grand Central Station, Penn Station or Port Authority as well as from hotels located between 31st and 60th streets. The shuttle leaves every 15 – 30 minutes.