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John F. Kennedy International Airport Contact/Information: Port Authority of NY & NJ
Parking: 888-397-4636 General Inquiries: 973-961-6000 Ground Transportation: 800-AIR-RIDE (247-7433) John F. Kennedy International Airport is located on the Southeast portion of New York City in Queens. It is the busiest Artery of international air transportation in the United States. About 46 million passengers fly through JFK every year. JFK mainly handles international flights, even including a zone which is run by the United Nations. Driving into the city by car will take anywhere from 30 to 60 minutes depending on traffic. Taxis are widely available have a set rate of $45 to get you into Manhattan. Limo services are available, check our recommendations for the best. Bus services at JFK are by far the cheapest option for travel. There are several options available depending on your intended destination. Usually busses will cost $14 or $15 and run morning to night. There are 3 main options available. New York Airport Service ExpressBus, with service to Grand Central Station, 125 park avenue, Penn Station, 34th Street. From these locations it is easy to catch a quick cab or bus to your hotel other destination. Express Shuttle USA, $14 operating between 7am and 11:30pm with service to Manhattan from 23 th to 125 th street. You can call (212) 315-3006 for more information. The final option would be Super Shuttle you can contact them at (800) 258-3826. Getting to the airport from the city is a different story; the recommended mode of transportation would be to take a limousine service or cab so as to be sure to get to the airport on time for your flight. |
