Originally Posted by
ijgordon
JFK to Grand Central will be a bit of a pain (at least until the LIRR East Side Access opens some time this year!). AirTrain to E subway train to 74th/Roosevelt to 7 train to Grand Central.
If arriving early enough on a weekday, just taking the E to Lexington and 53rd, and then walking to the 48th Street entrance to GCT, is another option -- at least, for those traveling light. (The 48th Street entrance has limited hours.)