Transfer from New York JFK Airport to Times Square

Your journey begins at JFK's arrivals baggage-hall exit, where your driver meets you with a name sign. The route follows the Van Wyck Expressway (I-678) northward through Queens, passing Jamaica Station and Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, then merges onto the Long Island Expressway (I-495) near Flushing Meadows–Corona Park before entering the Queens Midtown Tunnel beneath the East River into Manhattan.

Typical drive time is 48 minutes in light traffic, though rush hours (weekday mornings 7–9 a.m. and evenings 5–7 p.m.) can extend the journey to 75–90 minutes. Your driver monitors your flight in real time and adjusts for any delays or terminal changes at no extra cost. Times Square itself is a pedestrian zone with restricted vehicle access; your driver will deposit you at a convenient nearby point such as the Broadway and Seventh Avenue intersection, within easy walking distance of the heart of Times Square.

Public transit alternatives—AirTrain plus the E subway line ($11.75 total)—involve multiple transfers and luggage handling; yellow taxis face the same congestion as private vehicles but offer no fixed price or priority. A pre-booked private transfer eliminates waiting, guarantees a dedicated vehicle, and includes all tolls and the $9.00 Congestion Relief Zone charge (applicable weekdays 5–9 a.m. and all day 9 a.m.–9 p.m. on weekends and holidays). You know your cost upfront and travel directly without public-transport crowds.