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Taking public transit to New York-area airports

JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark airports are accessible via public transit. Here are some options for how to get there.

General tips

  • Buy tickets or add value to your MetroCard before you travel to avoid long lines at the airport and other potentially crowded areas. You can also use OMNY on all subways, buses and the AirTrain JFK.
  • Consider the luggage you’re taking with you. You're likely to encounter crowded vehicles and stairs on your way.

Helpful phone apps

  • MTA, for transit directions, maps, real-time service updates, and more
  • TrainTime, for buying and managing tickets for the Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North Railroad
Step-by-step instructions and fare information
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How to get to JFK
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A sign reading AirTrain JFK stretches across a wall above a line of MetroCard vending machines. People with luggage wait in line to buy tickets.
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How to get to LaGuardia
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Q70 Bus LaGuardia Link Airport

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People with luggage wait to board a blue Q70 bus. The bus has a decal on the front that says LaGuardia Link.
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How to get to Newark airport/EWR
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The Newark AirTrain enters the frame from the right, on an elevated track. Planes are visible on the ground behind the AirTrain, and Newark airport is in the background.