UBER OR LYFT FROM JFK AIRPORT TO MANHATTANAdd on city and state surcharges of between $4-$5 and a surcharge of of $5 during rush hour from 4 pm to 8 pm on weekdays. So at most, you'll pay $80 (not including a tip or any tunnel tolls).
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The average price for this trip is $75. Open the Uber app and input The Manhattan at Times Square Hotel in the “Where to?” box. The price estimate for each ride option will appear; scroll to see what's available. Prices will vary based on time of day and how many riders are making requests.
The most convenient travel options are either pre-booking a private shuttle or taking a New York taxi from JFK Airport to Manhattan. Alternatively, you can utilise the efficient NYC subway system, take a bus or use a rideshare app.
The cheapest way to get to Manhattan from JFK is by taking public transportation. Using the AirTrain and the Subway will cost you less than $10. Other transfers, such as a taxi or a shuttle, will typically cost you around $15-20.
There are several subway services available at JFK airport that can take you to Times Square. These include the A, E, J, and Z lines. The A line is the fastest and most direct route to Times Square. It runs 24/7 and takes approximately 50 minutes to reach Times Square.
Tips are big business in New York, as they are in the rest of the US. But sadly you'll be expected to pay over the odds in the Big Apple. 20% of the fee is the recommended amount. If you're paying with card instead of cold hard cash, the amount of gratuity will automatically be added to the charge.
The trip takes about one hour and costs $13.50 per person ($8 for the AirTrain and $2.75 for each subway train). If you don't want to navigate NYC's subway system with your luggage, you can take a shared airport shuttle from JFK to NYC. The GO Airlink shuttle operates 24/7 and costs about $45 per person.
AirTrain makes frequent stops around the airport — including the airline terminals, parking lots, hotel shuttle areas and rental car facilities. What's more, every AirTrain ride around the airport is free.
Why are Ubers to JFK so expensive? As demand for rides increases, the driver supply decreases, and the price of rides increases—as demand goes up, the cost of an Uber gets more expensive.