How to get from New York JFK Airport JFK to 21 St by light rail and train?

From New York JFK Airport JFK to 21 St by light rail and train

To get from New York JFK Airport JFK to 21 St in Queens, take the AIRTRAIN light rail from Terminal 4 station to Jamaica station. Next, take the MONTAUK BRANCH train from Jamaica station to Hunterspoint Avenue station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 42 min. The light rail and train schedule from New York JFK Airport JFK may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and train schedule to 21 St on the Moovit app.

42min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
Train - MONTAUK BRANCH
Walk to 21 St
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
    Train - MONTAUK BRANCH
    Wait for train
    MONTAUK BRANCH
    Long Island City
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hunterspoint Avenue
    16 min
  • 6
    Walk to 21 St
    Walk to
    21 St
    400 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from New York JFK Airport JFK to 21 St

The distance between New York JFK Airport JFK, Queens and 21 St, Queens is approximately 14.59 mi, which can typically be travelled in 42 min. Moovit will show you the directions from New York JFK Airport JFK to 21 St by light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Queens – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Light Rail And Train schedule from New York JFK Airport JFK to 21 St

To check the light rail and train schedule from New York JFK Airport JFK to 21 St using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (New York JFK Airport JFK) and destination (21 St), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available light rail and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each light rail 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 and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from New York JFK Airport JFK to 21 St?

    The fastest way takes 42 minutes, using Light Rail line AIRTRAIN, Train line MONTAUK BRANCH.

  • Is there a direct light rail between New York JFK Airport JFK and 21 St in Queens?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 42 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from New York JFK Airport JFK to 21 St 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 train line till Jamaica station near 21 St in Queens.

  • How long does it take to travel from New York JFK Airport JFK to 21 St in Queens by light rail and train?

    The total travel time between New York JFK Airport JFK and 21 St in Queens by light rail and train is about 42 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near New York JFK Airport JFK to get to 21 St 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 21 St in Queens?

    Get off the light rail at the Jamaica station, which is closest to 21 St in Queens.

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