Grand Central to JFK Airport Shuttle
If you’re traveling between Grand Central Terminal and JFK Airport, the Grand Central Express is your best option for affordability and convenience. It’s a shared ride airport shuttle that runs on a set schedule between Midtown Manhattan and JFK.
NY Airport Service, operated by GO Airlink NYC, runs this service for travelers who want a predictable pickup location, a set departure time, and curbside service at the airport. No transfers. No surge pricing. No wandering around looking for a car.
Rides for Just $25 Per Person
Midtown Pickup Location Near Grand Central
The shuttle departs from the authorized NYC Airporter bus stop at East 41st Street and Park Avenue, right next to Grand Central Terminal. This is the same Midtown pickup location that NYC Airporter used in the past.
It’s an easy walk from nearby hotels and offices, and it connects directly to subways and Metro-North trains inside Grand Central. For many travelers, that makes it a practical meeting point instead of arranging curbside pickup on busy Midtown streets.
Grand Central Express Schedule
The Grand Central Express runs on a fixed, hourly schedule.
From Grand Central to JFK, shuttles depart every hour on the hour from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, seven days a week.
From JFK to Grand Central, departures run every hour on the hour from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM, seven days a week.
A direct shuttle between Grand Central and JFK
Why Travelers Choose the Grand Central Express
JFK Airport Pickup Details
After landing at JFK, head to the Welcome Center inside your terminal and use the courtesy phone to dial #18. The dispatch team will confirm your reservation and direct you to the next available Grand Central Express shuttle.
Direct to the Terminal
The Grand Central Express provides curbside service at JFK airline terminals. You’re dropped off directly at your departure terminal and picked up outside baggage claim when arriving.
Express Shuttle Cost
The Grand Central Express costs $25 per person and is designed for travelers looking for a shared ride option between Midtown Manhattan and JFK.