JFK to Manhattan at night.

Hi. My family and I will visit NYC next July, our plane will land at terminal 8, at 10:30 PM. But my question is what is the best way to get at that hour to Manhattan? Is it safe to take public transport (Airtrain, subway) at that hour? or Is it better to take a taxi at the airport? In your experience how long do you think that take us go through migration and customs?

Thanks in advance for your advices.

JFK to Manhattan at night.

There is no problem taking public transportation at night. My only concern is that if you are traveling with little ones, they will be exhausted and not do well on the transfers.

JFK to Manhattan at night.

We%26#39;ve got a late arrival at JFK as well. We get in at 11pm. We%26#39;re flying in from elsewhere in the US so won%26#39;t have the hassle of going through customs.

Am I right in thinking that the cab will be a flat fare and with tip included will be $60? We%26#39;re going to East 58th Street.

I take it we%26#39;ll get a straight run in at that time of day? We arrive on a Monday.

Thanks.

Yes, cab fare between JFK and anywhere in Manhattan is a flat charge of $45, plus tolls %26amp; tip, so your $60 estimate is fine.

At that time of the evening, you shouldn%26#39;t encounter much traffic congestion.

Thanks.