The flat $30 fee is only from JFK to Manhattan and not from Manhattan to JFK. Therefore, beware when heading to JFK. Pricewise, you can't beat the subway (A train) and free shuttle deal but you have to be patient and not in a rush. There should be a high speed rail link in a couple of years. Maybe someone will bring this thread back to the top in 2003.
[This message has been edited by NYC1 (edited 12-23-2000).]