Easy JKF Airport to Manhattan Guide

Step 1: AirTrain to Jamaica

AirTrain Platforms in Terminals 4, 5, 7, 8.

For Terminal 1 passengers, take a free shuttle bus to Terminal 8.

**Buy the AirTrain exit ticket with your MetroCard at the machines at Jamaica. If you don't have a MetroCard, purchase an additional one for $1.

💰 Single-ride: $8.25 USD (plus $1 USD for a MetroCard)

⏰ 10mins

Step 2. Jamaica to Manhattan 

From here, you can choose either the subway or the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR).

Long Island Rail Road (LIRR): Jamaica to Penn Station

💰 $8.25-$11.25 USD (off-peak/peak)

⏰ 18mins