NYC Airporter is the official bus operator of the DOT & The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey. We provide affordable and on time, express service to and from Manhattan and JFK Airport.

BOOK NOW on our website, to avoid lines at the bus stop or airport. There are no times when you book online, you can take any bus on day of travel with the online confirmation

Penn Station To the JFK – IMPORTANT TRAVEL ADVISORY

We will no longer be picking up from Penn Station . Customers can still walk to our Port Authority bus stop or access the bus from our Grand Central Bus Stop, with a short train ride. You can reach us via chat for further information on directions.

Penn Station to Port Authority by Walking – Walk up North on 8th ave from 34th street to 42nd street between 8th and 9th ave. Estimated time- 10min (google maps)

Penn Station to Port Authority by Subway – Easiest is the A or C or E train uptown one stop to 42nd Port Authority Bus Terminal. Estimated time: 6min (google maps)

Penn Station to Grand Central by Subway – Easiest is the 1 or 2 or 3 train uptown one stop to 42nd Times Square, then take the Shuttle S train to Grand Central. Estimated time: 12min (google maps)

When catching a flight, always allow extra travel time in the event of traffic, vehicle breakdowns, construction delays and Holidays (Thanksgiving and Christmas). NYC Airporter is not responsible for missed flights. On average the travel time is 90 minutes from Manhattan. Buses stop at all airport terminals at JFK Airport.

JFK Airport to Penn Station – Via our Hotel Vans

When you land – Please look for the NYC Airporter’s Uniformed Sales Agents wearing GREEN blazers or coats (Winter) or white shirts (Summer) at our desk located in the Ground Transportation Welcome Center, outside of the baggage claim area. You may also reach us by dialing 718-777-5111 or Dial 46 from the Welcome Center Phone Boards.

NYC Airporter offers passengers a free transfer to our hotel vans at Grand Central for service to Penn Station from 11am-9pm, 7 days a week. Just get off at our Grand Central Bus stop and transfer to our complimentary hotel vans and tell the van driver that you are going to Penn Station. For your return trip back to the airport, you MUST go to one of our bus stops: Port Authority or Grand Central. We DO NOT pick up from hotels or Penn Station. 

NYC Airporter Express Shuttle Buses stop just outside of the baggage pickup area at each JFK Airport terminal. Please see our desk and agents first at the Ground Transportation Welcome Center, they’re in every terminal.

Travel times will vary depending on the time of day and day of week, as well as, events and activities impacting the traveled routes. On average the travel time is 90 minutes to Manhattan.

JFK Schedule Schedule

Important: Schedule is contingent on peak and off peak hours and depending on NYC traffic.

PABT = Port Authority Bus Terminal
GCT = Grand Central Terminal

Fast. Frequent. Free WiFi.

Ride in comfort! All of our JFK airport buses are all brand NEW, ADA accessible, white in color, hybrid coach buses each containing a seating capacity of 31 passengers. Get comfortable on leather reclining seats, an overhead storage compartment, and reading lights.

Free Wi-Fi on board! Buses are equipped with free Wi-Fi, power outlets, video monitors, and overhead temperature controls for your comfort.

Frequent Service all day long! Our buses depart from LGA, JFK,  Grand Central Terminal and the Port Authority Bus Terminal.

FREE! After a comfortable ride from JFK to Manhattan, directly board our complimentary van transfer that is available to all Midtown Manhattan Hotels located between 23^rd and 63^rd Streets. An up to date list of our hotel stops and more information can be viewed by clicking here.

JFK Airport Transportation

Look for our uniformed agents at the Ground Transportation Welcome Centers.You may reach us by dialing 46 from the Welcome Center Phone Boards.