I usually took LIRR from JFK when I visited NYC, which is faster and more comfortable than the subway and often faster than Uber/taxi. Penn Station is convenien

I usually took LIRR from JFK when I visited NYC, which is faster and more comfortable than the subway and often faster than Uber/taxi. Penn Station is convenient for most of Manhattan, and Atlantic Terminal is good enough for the parts of Brooklyn I typically stayed at. A bit more expensive than the subway, especially during peak hours, but worth it IMO.