New York City · Airport Transfer
NYC Airport Transfers: JFK, LaGuardia & Newark
Three airports serve New York. Here is how to get from each to Manhattan at every price point.
The Three Airports
JFK (John F. Kennedy)
15 miles from Manhattan, busiest international airport, furthest from city centre but offers the most flight options
LaGuardia (LGA)
8 miles from Manhattan, busy domestic airport, shorter distance to city but fewer international flights
Newark (EWR)
12 miles from Manhattan, across the river in New Jersey, often has cheaper flights and newer facilities
Transfer Options & Pricing
Taxi
$50 to $70 45 to 60 mins
No luggage stress
Fixed routes, expensive
Uber/Lyft
$25 to $45 45 to 60 mins
Flexible pickup
Variable pricing, surge
AirTrain + LIRR
$15 30 to 45 mins
Cheapest option
Luggage handling
AirTrain + Subway
$8 45 to 60 mins
Super cheap
Exhausting with luggage
Airport Shuttle
$19 to $30 45 to 90 mins
Affordable
Multiple stops
Private Car Service
$60 to $100 45 to 60 mins
Comfortable, flat rate
Must book ahead
Best Option by Airport
- JFK
- AirTrain to Jamaica Station + LIRR to Penn Station or Jamaica subway
- LaGuardia
- Subway Q70 or M60 bus direct to Manhattan
- Newark
- AirTrain to Newark Penn Station + NJ Transit to NYC Penn Station
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