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New York airport guide (JFK)

New York John F. Kennedy International Airport, United States

Check the airport's website before you travel; details change.

Getting to the city

The basics

Distance to the centre
About 25 km
Typical journey to the centre
50 to 100 minutes

Distances and times are approximate and depend on traffic and the time of day.

How to get there

  • Train: AirTrain with subway or Long Island Rail Road
  • Bus: Buses
  • Taxi: Taxi and ride-hailing
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