Airport to City
JFK to Manhattan: Every Route Compared
Fifteen miles separate JFK from Midtown, and the fastest option is rarely the one people default to. Here is how each route actually performs.
New York, United StatesRead guide
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Every realistic way to reach the city centre, with honest times, costs and trade offs.
Getting into the centre is rarely one decision. These guides compare the fast option, the cheap option and the comfortable option so you can match the route to your bags, your budget and your arrival time.
- What these guides cover
- Every realistic route from terminal to city centre
- Where each option drops you and what the last leg looks like
- How luggage, group size and time of day change the answer
- What to expect during peak traffic and late arrivals
Airport to City
Heathrow to Central London: Choosing Between Speed and Value
Heathrow has more good options into the city than almost any airport in the world, which is exactly why travelers hesitate. The right answer depends on where in London you are actually going.
London, United KingdomRead guide
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Charles de Gaulle to Paris Centre: The Honest Comparison
CDG sits 15 miles northeast of Paris and offers a rail link that is fast but tired, a bus that is comfortable but slow, and a flat fare taxi system that removes most of the guesswork.
Paris, FranceRead guide
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Narita to Tokyo: Rail Options That Actually Suit Your Stay
Narita is 40 miles from central Tokyo, which makes the choice of transport more consequential than at most airports. Where you are staying matters more than which service is fastest.
Tokyo, JapanRead guide
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Barcelona Airport to the City: Metro, Aerobus or Taxi
El Prat is unusually close to the city, only eight miles out, which means every option is reasonable and the choice comes down to price and where you are staying.
Barcelona, SpainRead guide
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Fiumicino to Rome: Leonardo Express and the Alternatives
Fiumicino is 20 miles southwest of Rome and connected by a dedicated express train, a slower regional service, budget coaches and a regulated flat fare taxi.
Rome, ItalyRead guide
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O'Hare to Downtown Chicago: The Blue Line and Its Rivals
O'Hare has something rare among major North American airports: a rapid transit line that runs all night, directly into downtown, for the price of a coffee.
Chicago, United StatesRead guide
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DXB to Downtown Dubai: Metro, Taxi and Timing
Downtown Dubai is barely eight miles from DXB, which makes this one of the shortest major airport transfers in the world. The only real variables are timing and temperature.
Dubai, United Arab EmiratesRead guide
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