Manhattan to JFK Group Shuttle Route
The Manhattan to JFK group run carries a whole team or party to John F. Kennedy International Airport in one shuttle via the Van Wyck Expressway (I-678). Commuter Shuttle Co. tracks the outbound...
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The Manhattan to JFK group run carries a whole team or party to John F. Kennedy International Airport in one shuttle via the Van Wyck Expressway (I-678). Commuter Shuttle Co. tracks the outbound schedule, builds in curb time for a large group to unload and check in, and returns arriving groups from Terminals 1, 4, 5, 7, and 8 with meet-and-greet.
Updated July 2026 · Highways: Midtown Tunnel, LIE, Van Wyck Expressway (I-678)Book & scope
Book a shuttle or scope a recurring program
Reserve a charter or group airport transfer in the live booking system, or send the program desk your headcount and shifts for a recurring contract quote. Prefer to talk it through? Call (551) 373-5479.
Reserve online · instant quote
Scope Your Program
For recurring commuter, campus, or shift shuttles — send your details and a planner replies with a routed contract quote.
or call the program desk · (551) 373-5479
Timing the Van Wyck
The run leaves Midtown through the Queens-Midtown Tunnel to the LIE and Van Wyck. It's 45 minutes off-peak and up to 75 in the evening rush — we pad departures accordingly and prefer an earlier cushion over a missed check-in. See the JFK transfer page for terminal detail.
The fleet
Shuttle buses, 14 to 55 seats
Every vehicle is a shuttle bus — no sedans. Pick by headcount and luggage; a planner will confirm the right mix for your route.
| Vehicle | Seats | Luggage | Best for | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sprinter Van Mercedes-Benz Sprinter / Ford Transit |
14 | 14 carry-ons + rear cargo | Small teams, single-corridor commuter runs, executive airport groups | $180/hr |
| Mini-Bus Ford E-450 / Freightliner-chassis shuttle bus |
24 | Under-seat + rear luggage | Mid-size commuter corridors, campus loops, event shuttles | $190/hr |
| Executive Mini-Coach Grech Motors / Turtle Top executive mini-coach |
28 | Overhead racks + luggage bay | Corporate meeting & conference shuttles, longer regional runs | $210/hr |
| Motorcoach Van Hool / MCI / Prevost motorcoach |
55 | Full underfloor luggage bays | Large park-and-ride programs, conventions, big group airport moves | $240/hr |
Representative charter rates — final quote depends on route, hours, and date. Recurring programs are quoted per route and operating day. See full fleet detail → · See rates →
Common questions
Manhattan → JFK (group) — questions we hear
How much is a group shuttle from Manhattan to JFK?
From about $260 one-way for a 14-seat Sprinter, up to $620 for a 55-seat motorcoach, plus tolls. Call for a firm flat rate.
How early should the shuttle leave for JFK?
We time departures to your flight with buffer for the Van Wyck — typically leaving Midtown 45 to 75 minutes before you want to be curbside, more at peak.
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Run the Manhattan → JFK (group) route
Book a one-time move or set up a recurring program on this corridor. Reserve online or call the desk.