New York City Airport Transportation

Getting to Manhattan from New York's three major airports

Updated on April, 28 2022

There are three main airports that serve New York City: John F. Kennedy, Newark Liberty, and LaGuardia. It is possible to get to Manhattan by public transit from all three airports, but that may be troublesome if you are travelling with a heavy load of luggage. In that case you might want to consider taking an UBER, Lyft or Taxi.

John F. Kenndy Airport to Manhattan

Start by taking the AirTrain, which services all 9 terminals at JFK airport, to Howard Beach or Jamaica Station. Make sure that you are on the train to Howard beach or Jamaica Station, not just to Lefferts Blvd, as not all trains go the whole way.

From Jamaica Station take the E train which serves Midtown Manhattan and Penn Station where you can transfer to any other subway line or bus as required. This takes about 45 minutes which is quicker than the A train from Howard Beach.

From Howard Beach | JFK station take the A train into Lower Manhattan where you can transfer to any other subway line or bus as needed to get to your final destination.

New York LaGuardia Airport to Manhattan

Take the M60 Bus, which services all of the LaGuardia terminals, to Astoria Blvd Station and transfer to the N or Q Subway line into Manhattan where you can connect to numerous other Subway lines or buses as required.

Newark Liberty International Airport to Manhattan

Take the Newark Liberty AirTrain to Newark Airport Railroad Station and board the Northeast Corrider Train to New York Penn Station in Manhattan. From there you can transfer to subways and/or buses as required.

If you have a lot of luggage you may find the Newark Airport Express Bus at $17 US one way per person more convenient than public transit for getting to Manhattan. It takes about 50 minutes.

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AirTrain at JFK Airport in New York City cc licensed photo by DearEdward

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