How long is the train ride from JFK to Penn Station?
about 45 minutes
Taking the train from JFK to Manhattan only costs $12.50 ($15 during peak travel) and it will get you into New York City in about 45 minutes from the terminal to Penn Station.
How far is JFK to Penn Station?
13 miles
The distance between Pennsylvania Station (New York City) and New York JFK Airport (JFK) is 13 miles. The road distance is 17.1 miles.
How fast does the AirTrain go?
60 mph
| AirTrain JFK | |
|---|---|
| Character | Elevated railway |
| Track gauge | 4 ft 81⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge |
| Electrification | Third rail 750 V DC |
| Operating speed | 60 mph (97 km/h) |
How do I get to JFK from Penn Station?
A Cheaper solution for catching the train from Penn Station to JFK is the subway/JFK Airport Airtrain method.
- From Penn Station in NYC, the E train will take you to the LIRR/JFK Airport Airtrain (Sutphin Blvd.) station in about 45 minutes.
- Then it’s a 12-15 minute ride to the airline terminals.
How much is a taxi from JFK to Penn Station?
The quickest way to get from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to New York Penn Station is to taxi which costs $95 – $120 and takes 22 min.
Can I use my Metrocard on the AirTrain?
You can use unlimited ride MetroCards on the subway but not on the AirTrain. Check which terminal you need at JFK’s website, or by asking the airline.
How to get to Penn Station by train?
Follow signs to the LIRR. Look for the track number for the next Penn Station train and hustle to the stairway that shows that number. The track numbers are split across two sets of stairs because the trains are coming between the stairways and you can enter the trains on either side.
How much does it cost to get from Jamaica station to Penn Station?
You’ll have to pay $5 for the ride you just ended (AirTrain to Jamaica Station) as well as the cost to go from Jamaica Station to Penn Station. At off-peak hours I paid $12.50. You’ll see a sign that tells you to stay to the right if you need to purchase a MetroCard. You’ll buy your pass at a ticket vending machine.
How is the air train in New York?
A ride on the Air Train is a pleasant one. The trains are always clean and comfortable. They are always air conditioned in summer and heated in the winter. They are also wheelchair accessible. With its above ground view and sleek silver design, it feels like transportation from the future or a train from Japan, instead of Queens.
Is there a train from Newark to New York?
You can take a train from Newark to New York JFK Airport (JFK) via New York Penn Station, Penn Station, Jamaica, and Jamaica AirTrain in around 57 min. Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily.