John F. Kennedy
International Airport (JFK) is located in the borough of Queens,
New York City, on Jamaica Bay. It is approximately fifteen miles
from the heart of Midtown Manhattan. It occupies 4930 acres with
approximately different gates from which to depart.
To get there from
Manhattan, take the Van Wyck Expressway to the Airport Exit, or
Belt Parkway East to exit 19 (which is the Van Wyck Expressway).
From New Jersey, follow the New Jersey Turnpike to exit 14C (the
Holland Tunnel exit,) then proceed south on West Street to the
Belt Parkway.
Upon arrival at the
airport, use the following methods to reach Manhattan. By
subway, take the A train, which will lead you right in. There
are also brown and white vans that provide service from the
airport into the Howard Beach-JFK Airport subway station, from
which you can charter a course for other destinations. The Carey
Airport Express goes from the airport to Grand Central Station,
making it a particularly helpful bus. Finally, the Gray Line Air
Shuttle will drop you off at any Manhattan hotel from 23rd
Street to 125th Street.
On-site parking is readily
available on either a daily or long-term basis, with bus service
available to the e lots to cut down on a lengthy walk. To check
on the availability of parking at any given time, dial (718)
244-4444. Ground transportation to the airport is negotiable for
travel by limousine, taxi, or bus, from most local addresses as
well as other major airports in the area, such as Newark and
LaGuardia.
Rental cars are accessible
at JFK, as Avis, Budget, Dollar, Hertz, and National all have
stations located along the Van Wyck Expressway near the airport’s
entrance.
Connecting flights are
always available to Newark International or LaGuardia Airports
via express bus, metered taxi, limousine, or chartered and
private vans. Multilingual staff (they’re the ones wearing red
jackets) will assist you with all inquiries and directions once
inside the facility. Additionally, the airport is divided into
four color-coded sections to aid in navigation.
Flat Fare from John F.
Kennedy Airport
The Taxi & Limousine
Commission is conducting a "Flat Fare" program for
trips from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Manhattan.
The flat fare is $30.00
plus any tolls. The meter will not be turned on and the night
surcharge will not be added.
If passengers request
multiple stops, the flat rate of $30.00 will be collected at the
first stop in Manhattan, and the meter will be turned on for the
remainder of the trip. The metered fare should be collected at
the last stop, from the last passenger.
Sample Fares from JFK
International Airport
to Destinations Other Than
Manhattan
(These are estimated
fares. Actual fares vary depending on traffic, weather and other
unforeseen conditions. Tolls are in addition to metered fares
and are not shown.)
Between Terminals
............... $3 - $9
To the Bronx
Co-op City
......................... $31 - $35
The Hub (149th & 3rd)
.......$30 - $33
