How to get to and around Melrose
Fly into John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), the closest airport, located 13.8 mi (22.2 km) from the city centre. If you can't find a flight that's convenient for your trip, you can also fly into Newark, NJ (EWR-Liberty Intl.), which is 16.4 mi (26.5 km) away.
You can see more of Melrose by jumping on the metro at Jackson Av. Station, 3 Av. - 149 St. Station or Prospect Av. Station (Longwood Av.).