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Brooklyn Cruise Terminal, New York City – Transportation

How to get to Brooklyn Cruise Terminal, New York City — rideshare, taxi, shuttle, and public transit options from nearby airports.

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✈️ What is the Closest Airport to the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal?

There are 3 airports in relatively close proximity to the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal: John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), LaGuardia Airport (LGA), or Newark International Airport (EWR). Compare rates on cheap flights to New York here.


✈️ John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

📍 Queens, New York, NY

The largest of the three nearby airports, operating more than 70 airlines, most of which are international. Note that Southwest does not fly into JFK.

🚕 Approx. taxi fare: $45–$60 to Brooklyn Cruise Terminal

✈️ LaGuardia Airport (LGA)

📍 Queens, New York, NY

LaGuardia services mostly domestic and Canadian flights. If you travel on a domestic budget airline, note that Spirit only flies into LGA.

🚕 Approx. taxi fare: $28–$38 to Brooklyn Cruise Terminal

✈️ Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

📍 Newark, New Jersey, NJ

Located across the Hudson River in New Jersey, EWR serves a wide range of domestic and international flights.

🚕 Approx. taxi fare: $80–$100 to Brooklyn Cruise Terminal
⚠️ A $5 surcharge applies for trips into New York, and a $5.50 surcharge applies when paying by credit card.

🚕 Taxi Tips for New York City

🕓 Peak hour surcharge

A $1.00 surcharge applies during peak hours (4pm–8pm). A $0.50 surcharge applies from 8pm–6am.

💳 Credit card surcharge

A $0.50 NY State tax applies to all rides. A $5.50 surcharge applies when paying by credit card from Newark Airport.