How do I get from the airport to the New York Comedy Festival?
From JFK, the AirTrain runs to Jamaica, for the subway and the Long Island Rail Road, and to Howard Beach, for the subway. A ride is $8.75, and children under five ride free; tap a contactless card, phone or OMNY Card. With the $3 subway fare that's $11.75 for most riders: the E from Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport, or the A from Howard Beach-JFK Airport. A yellow taxi between JFK and Manhattan is a flat $70, plus surcharges, the tip and any tolls.
Flying into New York?
From JFK, the AirTrain runs to Jamaica, for the subway and the Long Island Rail Road, and to Howard Beach, for the subway. A ride is $8.75, and children under five ride free; tap a contactless card, phone or OMNY Card. With the $3 subway fare that's $11.75 for most riders: the E from Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport, or the A from Howard Beach-JFK Airport. A yellow taxi between JFK and Manhattan is a flat $70, plus surcharges, the tip and any tolls.
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