The nearest airport is in John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK), located 19 mi (30.5 km) from the city center. If you can't find a flight that's convenient for your trip, you might consider flying into LaGuardia Airport (LGA), which is 9.3 mi (14.9 km) away.
If you'd rather travel by train, the main station serving the city is Bronx Woodlawn Station.