Air train connects all terminals within airport, without having to exit airport; runs every 3-5 mins bi-directionally, all terminal stops within building.

I like to use this shuttle: http://www.goairlinkshuttle.com/
They have the best prices-less than half what a cab costs though it takes a bit longer because they will be carrying other travelers too.

just in case you haven't rec'd a response, I advise taking the cab right outside JFK. No matter what terminal you come into, just ask security where the cabs are. JFK has one of the best set ups for cab service. The wait on the line is about 10-15 min until you get to the front of the line, but atleast it is organized and the cabbies are registered with NYC. A cab to anywhere in the city from JFK is about $35 dollars flat rate. I take this service to Manhattan quite often without any problems. Make sure you have the address in the village to give to the cab driver.

good luck :)

There is a bus. But by the time you get to midtown(dropoff point)and change to a cab. You might aswell pay for a cab. There is a flat fee into city. So you won't get ripped off -- only take yellow cab from rank clearly marked outside. Safe as can be. Nyc is very safe these days. Take subway everywhere till at least midnight. After that, like most cities it could , but rarely is dangwerous. Enjoy

1) If you wanna use public transportation (it will cost you around $7 total) go to http://www.hopstop.com/?city=newyork to find directions
2) Otherwise try http://www.supershuttle.com/ $18
3) or take a yellow taxi $45+ $5 tolls flat rate.

for the carolinas....you should get good deals from jfk itself. i do know that there are good deals from jfk.

Try flying to Norfolk, VA and driving south along the Outer Banks or fly to Wilmington, NC