You only need to change to AirTran at Jamaica Station to get to JFK.
You can also take a bus- check out http://www.panynj.gov
Also cab would cost $45.00 plus tolls and tip.

Hi,

I just thought that at least with the train it cant get stuck in traffic jams!!

So can I get a train from Grand Central to Jamaica Station? I thought I had to get 2 different trains/subs?

Gill x

You just catch a train to Jamaica station. Change there for the AirTran to JFK.

O.H. has just corrected me,sorry, to say that subway would be better if traveling during rush hour.
For myself I'd get a taxi- with luggage etc not worth the hassle of trains,transfers, lugging suitcases.

Hi,

I will be around the 10.30am/11am on the Monday so not sure if that is classed as ruch hour in New York???? My other option other than taxi would be the JFK express bus.....not sure how roads are in NY as with where I live they have special lanes for BUSES ONLY so they get through quicker than cars.

Gill x

I wouldn't entertain the bus. Do they even leave from Grand Central?
If you want to do the subway, you take:

Number 7 Train from Grand Central to 74th St/Broadway- free transfer to
The E train to go to Sutphin Blvd
At Sutphin Blvd pick up the AirTrain to JFK.
This is the cheapest travel.

The fare for a taxi is around $45 but I am thinking the aggravation and lugging of suitcases on/off train/subway is worth every penny- no?

BTW- in USA you will the # symbol used in place of 'number'. Take the #7 train......

Yes I was thinking re a taxi but then thought re if any hold ups on the roads etc????? How long would a taxi take in no hold ups? and how long would the subway and air train take?

Gill x

Well it's about 18 miles to JFK....

whats that in minutes!!! Thats if you know??

Gill x

Takes about 20 mins.