How to get from New York JFK Airport JFK to 165th Street Bus Terminal by bus and light rail?

From New York JFK Airport JFK to 165th Street Bus Terminal by bus and light rail

To get from New York JFK Airport JFK to 165th Street Bus Terminal in Queens, take the AIRTRAIN light rail from Terminal 4 station to Jamaica station. Next, take the Q6 bus from Sutphin Blvd/Archer Av station to Jamaica Av /165 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 32 min. The bus and light rail schedule from New York JFK Airport JFK may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to 165th Street Bus Terminal on the Moovit app.

32min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
Bus - Q6Q6
Walk to 165th Street Bus Terminal
Leaves from Terminal 4

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Terminal 4
    ID 160559
    240 yd • 3 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
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sutphin Blvd/Archer Av
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - Q6Q6
    Wait for bus
    Q6
    Jamaica Bus Terminal Via Sutphin Bl
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jamaica Av /165 St
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to 165th Street Bus Terminal
    Walk to
    165th Street Bus Terminal
    Merrick Boulevard
    290 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from New York JFK Airport JFK to 165th Street Bus Terminal

The distance between New York JFK Airport JFK, Queens and 165th Street Bus Terminal, Queens is approximately 6.71 mi, which can typically be travelled in 32 min. Moovit will show you the directions from New York JFK Airport JFK to 165th Street Bus Terminal by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Queens – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Light Rail schedule from New York JFK Airport JFK to 165th Street Bus Terminal

To check the bus and light rail schedule from New York JFK Airport JFK to 165th Street Bus Terminal using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (New York JFK Airport JFK) and destination (165th Street Bus Terminal), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and light rail routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and light rail, 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 bus and light rail schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from New York JFK Airport JFK to 165th Street Bus Terminal?

    The fastest way takes 32 minutes, using Light Rail line AIRTRAIN, Bus line Q6.

  • Is there a direct light rail between New York JFK Airport JFK and 165th Street Bus Terminal in Queens?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 32 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from New York JFK Airport JFK to 165th Street Bus Terminal in Queens?

    The AIRTRAIN light rail line goes from Terminal 4 station near New York JFK Airport JFK to Jamaica station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Jamaica station near 165th Street Bus Terminal in Queens.

  • How long does it take to travel from New York JFK Airport JFK to 165th Street Bus Terminal in Queens by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between New York JFK Airport JFK and 165th Street Bus Terminal in Queens by light rail and bus is about 32 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near New York JFK Airport JFK to get to 165th Street Bus Terminal in Queens?

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

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between New York JFK Airport JFK and 165th Street Bus Terminal in Queens?

    Get off the light rail at the Jamaica stop, which is closest to 165th Street Bus Terminal in Queens.

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