JFK to Manhattan: AirTrain, Subway, LIRR or Taxi Costs
JFK to Manhattan costs $11.75 by AirTrain and subway, $14–16 with the LIRR, or a $70 taxi flat fare plus $6.75–11.75 in surcharges, then tolls and tip.
Official sources checked 2026-10-19Airport reference / LGA
New York · United States. Connected destination: New York.
Source-imported airport entity · travel details need verificationIATA: LGA · ICAO: KLGA
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JFK to Manhattan costs $11.75 by AirTrain and subway, $14–16 with the LIRR, or a $70 taxi flat fare plus $6.75–11.75 in surcharges, then tolls and tip.
Official sources checked 2026-10-19LaGuardia to Manhattan: the free Q70 bus runs to the Jackson Heights subway, so the trip costs one $3 fare; the M60 is $3 to Harlem. Taxis to Midtown about $30–52 plus extras.
Official sources checked 2026-10-19Newark Airport to Manhattan: NJ Transit to New York Penn Station costs $17.25 with AirTrain included, about 30 minutes; the Express bus is $23.50; taxis $60–80 plus extras.
Official sources checked 2026-10-19Compares getting into New York City from JFK, LaGuardia and Newark by rail, bus and taxi. Covers AirTrain fares, the JFK flat fare, surcharges and tolls.
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