Getting from the airports to Manhattan

Taxi, Uber, train or private car: checked fares, travel times and tips for getting from JFK and Newark to Manhattan.

Travel guide · fares checked September 2026
How to get from JFK Airport to Manhattan
Every way from JFK to Manhattan in 2026: $70 taxi flat fare and its surcharges, AirTrain + subway for $11.75, LIRR, Uber/Lyft, local buses and a pre-booked car.
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Travel guide · fares checked September 2026
How to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Manhattan
Every way from Newark Airport to Manhattan in 2026: NJ Transit ($17.25, AirTrain included), express bus, Amtrak, taxi zone fares, Uber/Lyft and a private car.
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