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How to Get from JFK Airport to New York City
To get from JFK Airport to New York City, you have several options. These include taxis, trains, and the subway.
The best way to get from JFK Airport to New York City depends on whether saving time or saving money is your top priority.
If you would rather save time and it’s not rush hour, taking a taxi from JFK to New York City is the best option. However, taxis are more expensive than public transport and there are often very long lines at the taxi ranks outside the airport terminals.
If you would rather save money, taking a train or the subway to New York City is the best option. Trains and the subway from JFK Airport to New York City take longer than taxis, but are far less expensive. They also connect to other modes of transport once you arrive in the city center.
Taxis from JFK Airport to Manhattan
Taxis from JFK Airport to Manhattan leave from the taxi ranks outside of the arrivals halls.
Airport taxis are regulated, so only take yellow taxis from JFK airport.
A taxi from JFK Airport to the city center will cost $45 plus any tolls you encounter en route to Manhattan.
Prices are fixed on a “Flat Fare” program for taxis to and from Manhattan, so you shouldn’t pay more than the set fare plus tolls. There will be information inside the taxi explaining the rates.
Be aware that traffic on the roads and highways from JFK Airport to Manhattan can be very bad in the morning and evening rush hour periods, and even at off-peak times and on weekends.
If your flight arrives between 7 and 9am or between 5pm and 8pm, consider taking the subway or Long Island Rail Road to Manhattan.
Taxis from San Francisco Airport to San Francisco
San Francisco
Taxis from San Francisco airport to San Francisco leave from the taxi rank outside of the arrivals halls.
A taxi from San Francisco airport to the city center will cost $50 – 70 depending on where your final destination is.
Because the airport is south of San Francisco, destinations in the southern part of San Francisco will cost less than destinations in the northern part of San Francisco.
Taxis in San Francisco come in all colors and are run by multiple companies, so don’t worry about finding an official airport taxi at San Francisco airport. As long as the taxi has a sign and a meter and is run by an official company, you’re fine.
Be aware that traffic on the highways from San Francisco airport to to San Francisco can be very bad in the morning and evening rush hour periods.
If your flight arrives between 7 and 9am or between 5pm and 8pm, consider taking the BART train into the city and then taking a taxi, bus, or walking to your final destination.