You could take a taxi and sit in traffic and pay about $75. Or you could take the JFK Airtrain to “Jamaica”, and then take the NYC Subway “E” train to 34th St-Penn Station, and walk about 50 feet to the Amtrak rail station. From terminal to terminal it’s 55 minutes.
How much is the AirTrain from JFK to Penn Station?
Taking the train from JFK to Manhattan only costs $12.50 ($15 during peak travel) and it will get you into New York City in about 45 minutes from the terminal to Penn Station. It’s an easy way to avoid traffic and much cheaper than Uber, taxis, or car services which cost around $50-$70.
Does JFK Airport have shuttles?
For travelers looking for budget-friendly options, our JFK airport shuttle is the most economical and services Manhattan, New York City, Long Island, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Philadelphia. If you prefer to go directly to your destination without stops, you can reserve black car service instead.
Does JFK have a train station?
JFK Airport does not have railway station at the Airport but it is easy to arrive to the nearest one. In order to access to the train, passengers need to take the AirTrain, which connects all terminals and gives both access to train and subway.
Is there a direct train from JFK to Penn Station?
No, there is no direct train from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to New York Penn Station station. However, there are services departing from Terminal 8 and arriving at New York Penn Station via Jamaica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29 min.
Is AirTrain free at JFK?
AirTrain JFK operates 365 days a year, 24 hours a day. AirTrain is free unless you start or end your journey at Jamaica and Howard Beach Stations. There, the fee is $7.75 USD, payable only by Metrocard. There are Metrocard machines located at both Jamaica and Howard Beach Stations.
