Penn Station to JFK Airport | JFK to Penn Station

IMPORTANT:  Our buses will no longer pick up from Penn Station due to heavy traffic, instead, we will be providing a van shuttle service from Penn Station connecting you to our EXPRESS Bus at our Grand Central Terminal bus stop. Its important to allow minimum 90 minutes of travel time to the airport. We recommend to go directly to our Grand Central to JFK bus stop if possible. (Look for our NYC Airporter van or Golden Touch Transportation Van at Penn Station).

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 Penn Station in Manhattan and JFK Airport.* It’s the best way to get to JFK from Penn Station or Penn Station to JFK!

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 from 05:30-23:30 with the online confirmation

NYC Airporter offers passengers staying at a hotel between 23rd & 63rd streets, a free transfer to our hotel vans to your hotel. Just get off at our Bryant Park stop and transfer to our complimentary hotel vans that will take you to all Times Square and Midtown Manhattan Hotels. For your return trip back to the airport, you MUST go to one of our bus stops: Penn Station, Port Authority or Grand Central. We DO NOT pick up from hotels or from Bryant Park. PLEASE read for more information.

*IMPORTANT: Please keep in mind that our complimentary hotel van service is optional, passengers have the option to use our complimentary vans to your hotel or you can take a cab after arriving at Bryant Park. Please keep in mind that many hotels are within walking distance from our bus stops. Please google your hotel and choose either Penn Station, Port Authority, Bryant Park or Grand Central terminal for directions from. Please take New York City traffic into consideration, we are not responsible for long waiting times for our complimentary vans. We will however provide the most professional and efficient service possible to get you to your hotel.

On your trip to JFK Airport customers may board our NYC Airporter Express service at Penn Station in Midtown Manhattan:*

• Penn Station (West 33rd Street between 6th and 7th Avenues next to Sbarro’s Pizzeria)

Our Penn Station bus stop is just off the corner of 33rd street and 7th Ave. The line for the bus forms on 33rd street right next to the Sbarro restaurant. Look for our NYC Airporter agents or shuttle vans.

Daily hours of service at Penn Station are

• 06:15 – 22:45 see schedule below
• The first bus departs Penn Station to JFK at 06:15
• The last bus departs JFK at 23:30
• The Express Bus runs every 30 minutes depending on traffic, (Please take NYC traffic into consideration when traveling to the airport. Consider arriving at the airport at least 2 hours before your flight departure, especially for international flights)
• 7 days a Week.

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. Buses stop at all airport terminals at JFK Airport.

JFK Airport to Penn Station

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 Express Shuttle Buses stop just outside of the baggage pickup area at each JFK Airport 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 to Penn Station / Penn Station to JFK Schedule Schedule

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

Penn = Penn Station
PABT = Port Authority Bus Terminal
GCT = Grand Central Terminal

Fast. Frequent, runs every 2-30min. 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 approximately every 30 minutes from LGA, JFK, Penn Station, 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 out for our FREE courtesy phones in every terminal located at the baggage claim area. Just dial 46 to contact our contact center.

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