JFK Airport to Long Island City Transfer

If you want to travel from JFK Airport to Long Island City, you have several transfer options to get to your accommodation in LIC. Located in Queens, New York, Long Island City is an area with many hotels. I would always recommend arranging your transfer from JFK to Long Island City in advance.

Transfer from JFK Airport to Long Island City

There are a few options to get from JFK Airport to Long Island City, but the best one for you depends on where your hotel is located and how many people you are travelling with. These are the transfer options:

Subway from JFK to Long Island City

You can usually reach your hotel in Long Island City by subway. To do this, you need to take the JFK AirTrain and transfer to the New York subway. This is often the cheapest way: it will cost you $8.50 for the AirTrain ticket and $2.90 for the subway. This makes your total $11.40.

Train from JFK to LIC

Depending on the location of your hotel in Long Island City, you can take the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR). You can take a train from Jamaica Station, which you can reach from JFK Airport via the JFK AirTrain. The downside to this option is that trains to Long Island City only run during peak hours on weekdays. If you arrive at JFK Airport later in the day, it’s better to take the subway or a taxi.

Taxi from JFK to Long Island City

Another option is to take a taxi from JFK to Long Island City. Yellow cabs wait outside each terminal. Depending on where you need to be, the taxi costs around $75. This price is for up to three people.

Private transfer

If you are travelling with more people, taking a pre-booked car is a better and more convenient option. You can do so by following the steps below, and you will know the exact cost before you leave — unlike with a taxi.

Book your car service or minivan beforehand here

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