JFK · John F. Kennedy International
Take AirTrain to Jamaica for LIRR or subway service, or to Howard Beach for the A train. Compare the separate AirTrain and onward fares. JFK public transportation
Trip planning / Airport transfers
Flights to NYC and how to choose an airport
Compare JFK, LaGuardia and Newark for a New York City trip. See rail and bus transfers, accessibility checks and how to choose a flight.
Which airport is best for your trip?
Compare the fare and the trip from the terminal to your final address. JFK has AirTrain connections to the subway and LIRR. LaGuardia connects by bus. Newark connects to NJ Transit through the airport rail station. A cheaper ticket can mean a longer or more expensive transfer.
Compare airport transfers
LGA · LaGuardia
The free Q70 connects terminals B and C to Queens subway and LIRR stops. Check the MTA’s M60 route if you’re heading toward Upper Manhattan or using a different terminal. MTA LaGuardia guide
EWR · Newark Liberty
For Manhattan, compare NJ Transit service to New York Penn Station via Newark Liberty International Airport Station. Check whether AirTrain or a replacement shuttle serves the airport rail station on your travel day. NJ Transit airport guide · Newark Airport advisories
Before you book
- Use the hotel’s street address to compare routes for your actual arrival time, especially late at night.
- Compare the full trip cost including luggage, transfers, tolls, and any car-service charges.
- Check step-free connections and elevator status. If you need an accessible vehicle, ask the operator what you can reserve.
- For a connection between different NYC airports, allow for ground travel, delays, baggage collection and a new security check.
If you’re picking up a rental car, check the MTA congestion zone and tolls against your route. For a local perspective on driving in Manhattan, see Congestion.nyc.
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