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Manhattan Cruise Terminal, New York City – Transportation

How to get to Manhattan 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 Manhattan Cruise Terminal?

There are 3 airports in relatively close proximity to the Manhattan cruise terminal: JFK, LaGuardia (LGA), and Newark (EWR). Note that Southwest does not fly into JFK and Spirit only flies into LGA. Compare rates on cheap flights to New York City.


✈️ John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

📍 Queens, New York, NY — approx. 20 miles from Manhattan Cruise Terminal

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

🚕 Approx. taxi fare: $52 to Manhattan Cruise Terminal

✈️ LaGuardia Airport (LGA)

📍 Queens, New York, NY — approx. 12 miles from Manhattan Cruise Terminal

The closest airport to the Manhattan Cruise Terminal, servicing mostly domestic and Canadian flights. Spirit Airlines flies exclusively into LGA among budget carriers.

🚕 Approx. taxi fare: $25–$35 to Manhattan Cruise Terminal

✈️ Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

📍 Newark, New Jersey, NJ — approx. 15 miles from Manhattan Cruise Terminal

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

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

🚕 New York City Taxi Tips

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From JFK
$52
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From LGA
$25–$35
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From EWR
$80–$100

🕓 From LGA or JFK — surcharges

$1.00 surcharge during peak hours (4pm–8pm). $0.50 surcharge from 8pm–6am. $0.50 NY State tax added to NY trips. Meter starts at $3.00. Limit 4 passengers (5 in a minivan).

⚠️ From EWR — surcharges

$5 surcharge for trips into New York (except Staten Island). $5.50 surcharge when paying by credit card. Additional fees for luggage over 24 inches.


🚕 Current NYC Taxi & Limousine Commission Rates

🚗 Car Rentals in New York City

Most major car rental agencies are located at the airports. The closest companies to the Manhattan cruise terminal are Enterprise and Quest Car Rental (Manhattan Rental Cars).


🏨 Hotels Near the Manhattan Cruise Terminal

🚌 Airport & Cruise Port Shuttles


🚇 Public Transportation to Manhattan Cruise Terminal

🚆 Train

Penn Station (Amtrak, PATH, LIRR, NJ Transit) and Grand Central Terminal (Metro-North) are both less than 2 miles from the port. Take a taxi from either station directly to the pier.

🚌 Bus

Port Authority Bus Terminal at 625 8th Avenue (1.3 miles from the terminal) is great for those coming from outside the city. More info here. For MTA buses, the closest stops are the M57 on 57th Street Cross Town and the M31 on 57th Street/York Avenue. MTA info here.

🚇 Subway

Columbus Circle station is the closest subway stop, approximately 1 mile away. The A, B, C, D, and 1 trains all serve Columbus Circle. More subway information here.


If you have time while in Manhattan, check out the shopping in the area and things to do too!