Punki, you have a few options to get from JFK to Midtown which are listed at:

http://www.panynj.com/aviation/jgtsfram.htm

I tend to use the New York Airport Express bus

http://www.nyairportservice.com

The ride takes you to Grand Central and Penn Stations and the Port Authority bus terminal for $13 one way. (I normally take it to Port Authority and get the West side Subways there)

But be warned: the ride can take one hour or more during rush hour.

If you don't mind the subway there are several options listed at the link above. If I have time I take the Free yellow, white and blue Long-Term Parking Lot Bus to Howard Beach Station. Connect to "A" subway train.

To JFK from Manhattan, use "A" train to "Far Rockaway."

Subway: (718) 330-1234

This takes on average half hour to 45 minutes.




[This message has been edited by Catman (edited 06-17-2002).]