How much does it cost for one day in New York City?

I will be travelling to New York next month from Saudi Arabia but my final destination is San Francisco, you might wonder why its very far. The reason is that my current employer which is an airline company has only two sectors in North America and that is New York(JFK) and Washington (IAD).
I just need to buy another ticket from JFK to SFO once I get to New York but I am thinking of seeing downtown Manhattan and most especially,the famous park in the city, places where I used to see only in Hollywood movies
That is why I am planning to stay for one day and fly to SFO the following day, I found this hostel already which is really affordable but I am wondering about the cost of transportation from and to the JFK International Airport.
Can someone please give me an idea how much would it cost for one day in Manhattan?
The only reasons I want to do there is to see the place and take some pictures before I fly to SFO.

By the way this will be my first time in the States, I will be immigrating to California.
Sorry, from dowtown Manhattan to JFK.

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I’d rather not give out the exact location; I’m paranoid the bride will find this, recognize me and throw a fit. But I’ve checked, and the nearest airports are in NY (I have family that used to live in NY, and they confirmed this for me).
Thanks for the suggestions about asking what the other bridal party members are planning and possibly "carpooling" with some of them. I’m willing to pay my share for a rental car as long as I don’t have to drive. If I drive I won’t get past the parking lot. ;) Also, I’m traveling in from across the country and don’t have days to spend traveling, so I do need to fly in.

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