Getting from Newark to JFK for flights??
 

I have a flight into Newark from the west coast but the next flight I have is out of JFK. How much time do I need to get between the 2 on a Monday? We have a friend in the city who may drive us. Is it faster to do a train? Help! thanks :)

Time of day will make a difference. I would leave 4 hrs. I believe there's a shuttle bus between the 2. The train soumds like a lot of "shlepping" of luggage.

To train between the two would involve multiple changes from train to subway to another subway or train and then the Air Train. I would not attempt it with luggage. the bus between the two would be a much better choice.

By car you would need at least 1.5 hours travel time (plus luggage pick up time in Newark and 2-3 hour check in time at JFK - assume this is an international flight - and security can be reasonable or dreadful depending on your airline and time of day).

I just did the train to the plane at JFK this past weekend. Yeah I would not subject someone you want to keep as a friend to that airport drive.

The train to the plane is about 35 minutes if you do come in on air tran and then switch to Jamaica Station LRR 11.75 peak, 9.75 off peak.

I found this convenient and clean. Late at night is a different story, very very seedy characters at night, no conductors or guards on an empty platform at 12am this past memorial day. When I got on a train there were men without bags sleeping and others seemingly wandering on the train.

and I would not even venture the subway after 10pm. You go through east NY, don't want to do that late at night. Subway is cheaper and longer.

I would not be fearful during the day though on either option. Its just that you get off that long flight for a few extra bucks either cab it, bus it or air tran it.

Sorry I miss read your problemo

It is 20 minutes, give yourself 45 for confusion into penn station from Newark it is another 35 into JFK.

No you don't have to switch so much that it is confusing. Its just airtrain at both airports onto the the train and to or from penn station. Its NJ transit at Newark, LIRR at Penn Station. It will be fun.

I think it waste both your friends time and your own trying to locate him. And yes it would take a lot time to try to hook up with him.

Are you on the same carrier at both airports? The real trouble is not getting to and from the airport it is will your plane be on time.

Checking a schedule for LRR to JFK.

Ps if you do find security lines long, spot a first class or ff line, not check in security check. If the lines are low they usually let you through. I do this often and just had success with it at SFO this past weekend. So funny, literally 100 + people on one line, a few signs , a starewell blocking view of first class security check (20 people). ...they let me right through.

Helps to wear a smile and a soft voice while you present your boarding pass

I would imagine the fastest mode would be one of the shuttles that run between airports. About 4 years ago, Northwest cancelled our flight out of Newark. We had to scramble to get a flight out of JFK to make it to a family wedding in Minnesota (we got there only 5 minutes late). We were directed to a beat up old van outside of the terminal. I'm sorry but I don't even recall the name of the service but I am certain that your carrier or NWK customer service should be able to provide it. It was one hell of a ride but we got there in one piece. Good luck!

Hi stormygirl,

This website has useful information on transferring between Newrk and JFK.


http://www.panynj.gov/aviation/connframewr.htm

You can take an express bus from Newark to JFK in 90 minutes, costs $24. Runs every two hours on the hour. Take a look at http://www.kennedyairport.com/aviation/connfram.HTM or call Airporter at 1-800-385-4000. You can reserve a seat ahead of time. If you will be transferring during rush hours, this may take you a bit more time, I would call the express bus service and ask.

The train will actually take you out of your way, as you have to go into Manhattan and then out to Long Island where JFK is located. NO fun changing trians with bags either. The bus will take you to your departure terminal.

If your friend is willing to drive you, that would probably be the fastest, assuming your friend knows the best way to get between the two.

Really fantastic info everyone! Thank you!

To get the best price on some travel to Europe we will fly out of JFK but arrive from Seattle on Alaska Air to Newark- hense the strange locations.

I will look at the transfer shuttle or may just book a day each way in advance!

Thanks for responding so quick! :)

the Air tranto NJ Transit to Penn Station, LRR to airtran JFK are really easy. They are new though and not a lot of people have experience on them. This is what one travel agent told me who books large scale business travel.

The Air tran at Jfk is not even 6 months old. Brand spanking new though and clean clean clean.

not that i've ever had the opportunity to use it, but i've heard some very not so nice things about the airtrain in terms of waiting time, cost and fellow 'passengers'

not to mention it's been a cursed project since the beginning, but that's in the past i suppose.

I took the Airtrain from JFK to Manhattan and back. The cost can't be beat ($7.00 each way). I had no problems with the fellow passengers either. But, on the way back from JFK into Manhattan there was some problem with the trains and they were out of service for about 30 minutes or so. When they came back online everything went smoothly again. Of course, this was back in January when they were still trying to get some of the glitches out of the system. Maybe now everything is fine.

hann were you on the E train or the LRR?

LRR is the quickest ncgirl. LRR is not part of the subway system

Sarah,

I took the E train to Jamaica Station then the Airtrain to JFK and on the way back the Airtrain to Howard Beach and the A train into Manhattan. I think that the Lon Island Railroad costs $11.00 then it's another $5.00 for the Airtrain. taking either the A or E subway trains is the most economical way to go. I don't think that timewise it's that much of a difference.

When I originally referred to the train being out of service returning from JFK I mean the Airtrain and not the subway.