New York JFK Airport Directions

Trains to New York JFK Airport
There's an excellent rail shuttle service running from New York JFK airport to Manhattan and back. If you don't mind carrying your own luggage and you'd like to enjoy the sights on the way to the city centre on public transport, you'll love the airport's new AirTrain service. New York has a fantastic public transport system and the AirTrain links you up with all the options seamlessly. It only costs seven dollars, takes an hour and is an exciting start to any trip. JFK and Manhattan. You'll need to transfer to a subway or regular train to get to Manhattan, which makes it even more fun! You can always catch a cab at the airport, it should cost no more than $45 flat fare, plus any toll charges. A tip for your return journey... if you're travelling back to New York JFK on the Subway, take the A train for Far Rockaway or Rockaway Park. Don't get the Lefferts Boulevard train – you'll probably miss your flight if you do!
 
Buses to New York JFK Airport
There are smart, clean, friendly airport shuttle buses available at JFK airport from half six in the morning to ten past eleven at night. They leave the airport for the city every 15 minutes to half an hour and the journey takes around an hour. The fare is $13, two dollars more if you want to be dropped off at your hotel. If you;'re on a tight budget you can save cash by buying your return tickets online, where they're a bit cheaper. If you buy a single ticker online you'll also save a few dollars. You're allowed to take one child under twelve for free, included in the fare for each ticket. Choose from various drop-off points: get out at Grand Central railway station, the Port Authority or Penn railway station. Or get off at your hotel – they drop off at various hotels between 31st and 60th Streets. A great way to watch the world go by and acclimatise yourself at leisure! 
 
Driving to New York JFK Airport
You'd be hard pushed to miss New York JFK airport. It is clearly signposted from miles all around. Head for the Van Wyck and JFK expressways, both of which lead you direct to the airport's main Central Terminal. There are simple colour coded signs on both expressways which give you all the information you need to track down the right car park and terminal for your journey. Take the Belt Parkway East from Manhattan and keep going 'til you reach exit 19 for the Van Wyck Expressway, numbered 678. If you're driving in from Eastern Long Island, you need to look out for the Belt Parkway West's exit 20. Coming from New Jersey? Then take the New Jersey Turnpike and keep going until you hit exit 14C and the Holland Tunnel.

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