Transport

Getting here

JFK (international)

Distance from Williamsburg

40 mins - 1.5 hour

Distance from Manhattan

1 - 2 hour

Cost for Uber or Taxi

$50-150 (high during peak hours)

Public transport

Airtrain (<$20 return) brings you from the terminal to the subways (~$3 per ride).

~1 hour to Manhattan.

Newark (international)

Distance from Williamsburg

1 - 2 hours

Distance from Manhattan

45 mins - 1.5 hours

Cost for Uber or Taxi

$70 - $150

Public transport

Take the AirTrain to NJ Transit, which connects to Penn Station (about $15–$20 total).
Trip to Manhattan usually takes around 1 hour; longer if heading to Brooklyn.

La Guardia (primarily domestic)

Distance from Williamsburg

30 mins - 1 hour

Distance from Manhattan

130 mins - 1 hour

Cost for Uber or Cab

$40-100

Public transport

No direct train, but you can take a bus (M60 or Q70) to the subway.
Expect around 1 hour to Manhattan, a bit more to Williamsburg.

Getting around NY

Subway

The subway’s usually the fastest way to get around. It runs 24/7 and can take you pretty much anywhere.

How to pay:

$3 per ride. You can tap with your phone or purchase tickets at the station. If you’re planning to stay for a few days it may be worth getting an unlimited weekly ticket for ~$35.

Citibike

Great for short trips and a nice way to see the city above ground. They have regular bikes and e-bikes.

How to pay:

You can either download the citibike app or pay through the Lyft rideshare app (details about that below).

Ferries

It’s a great way to travel, especially on a nice day. Plus, the views of the skyline are amazing and it’s a great way to go between Manhattan and Brooklyn.

How to pay:

Purchase tickets from machines inside any of the ferry terminals.