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New York Transfers

New York is served by three major airports—JFK and LaGuardia in Queens, and Newark Liberty across the Hudson in New Jersey. Each offers different advantages: JFK for international long-haul, LaGuardia for US domestic, and Newark as a United Airlines hub with surprisingly fast access to Midtown via the NJ Turnpike.

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John F. Kennedy

JFK26km from center

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LaGuardia

LGA13km from center

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Newark Liberty

EWR26km from center

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Popular Destinations in New York

📍 Manhattan📍 Times Square📍 Brooklyn📍 Midtown📍 Downtown📍 Upper East Side📍 Williamsburg📍 Long Island

Average Prices: Economy from $55 • Premium from $120

Getting Around New York

New York is one of United States's most popular destinations, welcoming millions of visitors through airports like John F. Kennedy and LaGuardia and Newark Liberty. While public transport exists, navigating an unfamiliar city with luggage after a flight can be stressful—especially if you don't speak the local language.

Airport Transfer Options

From John F. Kennedy, you have several options to reach New York city center:

  • Private Transfer: Door-to-door service with driver waiting in arrivals. Most comfortable and convenient option.
  • Shared Shuttle: Budget-friendly option with multiple stops. Takes longer but saves money.
  • Airport Taxi: Available on-demand but often more expensive than pre-booked transfers.
  • Public Transport: Cheapest but requires navigation with luggage.

Why Pre-Book?

Pre-booking your New York transfer guarantees a fixed price, eliminates queue times, and ensures a professional driver knows you're coming. If your flight is delayed, the driver waits—no extra charge for standard delays.

Tips for New York Visitors

  • Book transfers at least 24 hours in advance for best availability
  • Request child seats if traveling with young children
  • Have your confirmation details saved offline
  • Tip drivers if you received excellent service (not mandatory but appreciated)

New York Transfer FAQs

JFK, LaGuardia, or Newark—which has the quickest path to Manhattan?
LaGuardia is closest (13km) but has no rail link, so you're road-dependent. Off-peak: LGA 20-30 mins, EWR 30-40 mins, JFK 40-55 mins. Rush hour (7-10 AM, 4-7 PM): all bets are off. EWR via the NJ Turnpike can actually beat JFK during Queens traffic.
Why are NYC airport transfers more expensive than European cities?
New York has toll infrastructure: the Midtown Tunnel ($10.17), Verrazzano Bridge ($6.94), and NJ Turnpike tolls add up. Transfer fares include these. NYC also has higher fuel costs and mandatory commercial vehicle insurance. The 'flat rate' yellow cab from JFK is $70 before tip—a pre-booked sedan at $55-80 often works out cheaper.
Suburban or Escalade—what are the popular vehicle choices?
The Chevrolet Suburban and Cadillac Escalade are NYC's most-requested transfer vehicles—spacious for luggage and passengers, comfortable for bridges and potholed roads. For business, Lincoln Town Cars and Mercedes E-Class are standard.

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