John F. Kennedy International Airport to New York

AirTrain JFK + LIRR (Jamaica – Penn Station)

Take the AirTrain Jamaica Line from any JFK terminal to Jamaica Station, then transfer to the Long Island Rail Road toward Penn Station in Midtown Manhattan; combined travel time is roughly 35–45 minutes with frequent 24/7 AirTrain service and LIRR trains every 10–20 minutes at most times.

AirTrain JFK + Subway E line (Jamaica – Midtown)

Ride the AirTrain Jamaica Line to Jamaica Station, then follow signs to the NYC Subway E line at Sutphin Blvd–Archer Av–JFK Airport for a one‑seat ride via Midtown with stops such as 34 St–Penn Station, 42 St–Port Authority/Times Square area; typical journey time is about 50–70 minutes and runs 24/7 with frequent service.

AirTrain JFK + Subway A line (Howard Beach – Midtown)

From any terminal, take the AirTrain Howard Beach Line to Howard Beach–JFK Airport station, then transfer to the A subway toward Manhattan, changing in Brooklyn or Lower Manhattan for trains to Times Square or Penn Station; this route usually takes around 60–90 minutes and operates 24/7.

AirTrain JFK + LIRR (Jamaica – Grand Central)

Use the AirTrain Jamaica Line to Jamaica Station and connect to LIRR trains bound for Grand Central Madison, then transfer to the subway or walk north through Midtown; this option offers fast, frequent service from JFK to the East Midtown area in roughly 35–45 minutes total.

NYC Yellow Cab JFK–Manhattan flat fare

Official yellow taxis are available outside each terminal for direct service to Midtown Manhattan under a regulated flat fare plus tolls and tip; travel time typically ranges from 45–75 minutes or more depending on traffic and ongoing JFK road construction.