What is the cheapest airport transfer from JFK to Manhattan?
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.
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AirTrain + Subway from JFK to ManhattanThis is by far the cheapest (and surprisingly easy) option to get from JFK to wherever you are staying. Using a combination of the light rail AirTrain to connect with the subway system is a very easy way to reach Manhattan.
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.
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.
Cost of a taxi from JFK to ManhattanThere is also a $0.50 state tax added to the bill and tipping is generally expected. I will usually tip between $10 and $15 for a trip from the airport, but otherwise around 15%.
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.
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.
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.
Traveling Around the AirportAirTrain travel within the airport is free, and the service operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. To enter or exit AirTrain JFK at the Jamaica and Howard Beach stations there is a $5 per person fee.
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.
If the driver asks for cash, is it OK to use my card instead? Yes. Every taxi in NYC is required by law to take card, so if your driver says they don't have a machine or that it's broken, it's a ruse.
Is Uber or taxi cheaper from JFK to Manhattan? 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. Be sure to also check out our posts on the other two NYC airports.
METHODS OF PAYMENT ACCEPTEDYou can pay with American cash, though a driver will not usually take bills over $20. So if your fare is $12, try not to give him/her a $100 bill. They most likely have the change. Taxis accept credit cards!