There are many options for transportation from JFK airport. From public transportation to the luxury of a limousine, you can choose how you wish to travel from the airport to your destination. What you are willing to pay will most likely be your deciding factor in choosing which service to use.

For budget travelers there is the AirTrain and the subway. The AirTrain is affordable and efficient taking you to Penn Station where you can then transfer on the Subway or take a commuter train. Many hotel shuttles are available from Station C/Federal Circle and there are also rental car services available at Station C. Both A and D routes of the AirTrain out of JFK, stop at Station C/Federal Circle. The downsides to traveling on AirTrain is that you have to carry your own luggage, it's not always a great value for families and groups and if you are not taking a hotel shuttle or renting a car, you would have to make a transfer on the subway.

Taxis are an available option for transportation from JFK. They charge a flat fee based per car, not per passenger and there is no extra charge for luggage. There is usually a 4 person limit.

More expensive than taxis is a car service. If this is in your budget, it would be a nice way to go. The car services offer full sized sedans, luxury sedans, minivans, passenger vans, stretch limousines and stretch SUVs. There is no waiting in line for a taxi and it would be much easier if you are traveling with small children or a larger group. The car service will take you directly to your hotel in comfort. This service for transportation from JFK would have to be arranged in advance with a reservation. Ask for the rate for your trip in advance. It is advisable to ask for an indoor pickup. It's much easier to find your driver with indoor pickup. The driver will be waiting at baggage claim with a sign with your name on it. It does cost extra so if you want to save some money, you can call the driver when you exit the terminal and he will meet you curbside. The main advantages of car services are to avoid waiting in line for a taxi, you can pay for the service in advance with a credit card, they can accommodate more than 4 people, and they provide assistance with luggage. Some disadvantages would be that they are more expensive, they often require a credit card to reserve and there is often a penalty for cancellation.

Your transportation from JFK airport is basically a decision based on what you want to spend to get to your destination as quickly and easily as possible.