How to get from JFK Airport Terminal 4 to 116th Street by light rail, subway and train?

JFK Airport Terminal 4 to 116th Street - Light Rail Schedule

The AIRTRAIN light rail from JFK Airport Terminal 4 to 116th Street usually operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, running every 5-15 min. The trip takes about 1 hr 3 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From JFK Airport Terminal 4 to 116th Street by light rail, subway and train

To get from JFK Airport Terminal 4 to 116th Street in Manhattan, you’ll need to take one light rail line, one train line and one subway line: take the AIRTRAIN light rail from Terminal 4 station to Jamaica station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH train and finally take the 2 subway from 34 St-Penn Station station to 116 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 3 min. The light rail, subway and train schedule from JFK Airport Terminal 4 may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail, subway and train schedule to 116th Street on the Moovit app.

63min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
Train - FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH
Subway - 2
Walk to 116th Street
Leaves from Terminal 4

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Terminal 4
    ID 160559
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
    Wait for light rail
    AIRTRAIN
    Jamaica Station
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Jamaica
    12 min
  • 4
    Train - FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH
    Wait for train
    FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH
    Penn Station
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    18 min
  • 6
    Subway - 2
    Wait for subway
    2
    Wakefield-241 St
  • 7
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    116 St
    15 min
  • 8
    Walk to 116th Street
    Walk to
    116th Street
    Malcolm X Boulevard
    90 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from JFK Airport Terminal 4 to 116th Street

The distance between JFK Airport Terminal 4, Manhattan and 116th Street, Manhattan is approximately 21.91 mi, which can typically be travelled in 63 min. Moovit will show you the directions from JFK Airport Terminal 4 to 116th Street by light rail, subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manhattan – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Light Rail, Subway And Train schedule from JFK Airport Terminal 4 to 116th Street

To check the light rail, subway and train schedule from JFK Airport Terminal 4 to 116th Street using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (JFK Airport Terminal 4) and destination (116th Street), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available light rail, subway and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each light rail, subway and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest light rail, subway and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from JFK Airport Terminal 4 to 116th Street?

    The fastest way takes 63 minutes, using Light Rail line AIRTRAIN, Train line FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH, Subway line 2.

  • Is there a direct light rail between JFK Airport Terminal 4 and 116th Street?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line, one train line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 3 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from JFK Airport Terminal 4 to 116th Street?

    The AIRTRAIN light rail line goes from Terminal 4 station near JFK Airport Terminal 4 in Queens to Jamaica station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one subway line till Jamaica station near 116th Street in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from JFK Airport Terminal 4 to 116th Street by light rail, train and subway?

    The total travel time between JFK Airport Terminal 4 in Queens and 116th Street in Manhattan by light rail, train and subway is about 1 hr 3 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near JFK Airport Terminal 4 to get to 116th Street?

    Get on the AIRTRAIN light rail from the Terminal 4 station near JFK Airport Terminal 4 in Queens.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between JFK Airport Terminal 4 and 116th Street?

    Get off the light rail at the Jamaica station, which is closest to 116th Street in Manhattan.

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