JFK Taxi Information:Taxis at JFK Airport charge a flat fare of $70 for trips between the airport and Manhattan. Taxis impose a $5.00 surcharge during peak hours (4-8 p.m. weekdays, excluding holidays), for a fare of $75.00.
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The flat fare is $52.00 plus any tolls. Additionally, a $4.50 rush hour surcharge applies to all JFK flat fares on weekdays between the hours of 4 PM and 8 PM. There is no set fare to or from JFK to any point in New York City outside of Manhattan, and the metered rate applies.
A subway ride and AirTrain costs $11.15. A faster commuter train to and AirTrain costs between $13.25 to $15.25. A shared shuttle van costs between JFK and Grand Central is $20 per person, while a shared shuttle from JFK to your door starts at $40 per person and up.
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.
There are 4 ways to get to Manhattan from JFK Airport: by taxi, private shuttle, subway and bus. A taxi or private shuttle will be the quickest but the most expensive option, followed by the bus and then the subway being a good balance between cheap and quick.
The 42 St Shuttle operates in Manhattan between Grand Central and Times Square. The shuttle provides a free transfer between 4, 5, 6, and 7 service at Grand Central-42 St and A, C, E, N, Q, R, 1, 2, 3, and 7 service at Times Square-42 St.
Taxi drivers should be tipped 10-20% of their fare, which should be calculated automatically on the screen. Limousine and livery drivers, on the other hand, should be paid no less than 15% as their services are typically more deluxe. Shuttle drivers should be paid between $2-5 per person being carried in the shuttle.
Taxis cost $70 flat per ride plus any tolls and gratuities. An Uber or Lyft rideshare will cost between $45 - $150 depending on traffic and surge demand.
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.
Subway. By far the cheapest way to get to JFK is the subway, departing Manhattan every few minutes. You'll want to take the subway to Sutphin Boulevard – Archer Avenue – JFK Airport, on either the A, E, J, or Z trains.
A subway ride and AirTrain costs $11.15. A faster commuter train to and AirTrain costs between $13.25 to $15.25. A shared shuttle van costs between JFK and Grand Central is $20 per person, while a shared shuttle from JFK to your door starts at $40 per person and up.