Can you please advise the quickest way to go from JFK Airport to Manhattan?

Those previous answers are correct assuming cost is a factor. Technically the fastest way between JFK and Manhattan is via helicopter. It's $175 per person one way. However, it's very quick. You can go to/from either the downtown or midtown heliport and JFK. FYI... it's great to do on the way TO the airport because it drops you off inside security so there is no need to wait to go through security at the airport.Can you please advise the quickest way to go from JFK Airport to Manhattan?
The Port Authority's AirTrain links the airport with the Long Island Railroad (a commuter line) at Jamaica Station and the MTA Subway at Howard Beach (A train) and Jamaica Station (the E and J/Z trains). Jamaica Station would be your best bet for a transfer point, as both the LIRR and the MTA's Subway's E train go to Penn Station in midtown Manhattan.Can you please advise the quickest way to go from JFK Airport to Manhattan?
My friend, it depends on what park of Manhattan are you going. There are 3 ways to get to Manahattan.





Option 1





Take the Airtrain to Jamaica Station and transfer to the New York City subway. Take the ';E'; train (Blue Line) from Jamaica Station in to Manhattan.





Option 2





Take the Airtrain to Jamaica Station and transfer to the Long Island Railroad. Take any westbound train to Penn Station.





Option 3





Take the Airtrain to the Howard Beach subway station and transfer to the New York City subway. Take the ';A'; train (Blue Line) from Howard Beach in to Manhattan.





Since you did not mention what street you're going, this is the best I can do. If you need travel direction from JFK to Manhattan, I need an address so I can help you out. Drop me a line by click on the avatar and the e-mail icon and I'll be glad to help from there.





Good luck and Welcome to New York City.


Native New Yorker
From fastest to slowest:





1. Helicopter: JFK to downtown in 10 minutes. It leaves every 30 minutes. ($175 per person)


2. Taxi / car service (depending on traffic) ($60 per car)


3. Airtrain / subway. Should take around 1 hour to get from JFK to 51st and Lexington. ($7 per person)


4. Shared ride in van / bus (depending on the service you usue, usually around $15 per person)
Taxi-- its 45$ each way. It could take as little as 20 mins if there is no traffic, but most likely it will be more like 30 mins-45 mins.





Otherwise the Airport express bus can get you to manhattan in about 45min to 1 hour at about 1/3rd the price of a taxi.
Taxis are the quickest, except in rush hour. There are buses and vans that go directly to the Grand Central area, or you can get the Air Train to the subway.