How to get from New York JFK Airport JFK to 53rd Street Library by light rail and subway?

From New York JFK Airport JFK to 53rd Street Library by light rail and subway

To get from New York JFK Airport JFK to 53rd Street Library in Manhattan, take the AIRTRAIN light rail from Terminal 4 station to Jamaica station. Next, take the E subway from Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-Jfk Airport station to 5 Av/53 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 54 min. The light rail and subway schedule from New York JFK Airport JFK may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and subway schedule to 53rd Street Library on the Moovit app.

54min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
Subway - E
Walk to 53rd Street Library
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 subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-Jfk Airport
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - E
    Wait for subway
    E
    World Trade Center
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    5 Av/53 St
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to 53rd Street Library
    Walk to
    53rd Street Library
    18 W 53rd St
    110 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from New York JFK Airport JFK to 53rd Street Library

The distance between New York JFK Airport JFK, Manhattan and 53rd Street Library, Manhattan is approximately 16.38 mi, which can typically be travelled in 54 min. Moovit will show you the directions from New York JFK Airport JFK to 53rd Street Library by light rail and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manhattan – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Light Rail And Subway schedule from New York JFK Airport JFK to 53rd Street Library

To check the light rail and subway schedule from New York JFK Airport JFK to 53rd Street Library using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (New York JFK Airport JFK) and destination (53rd Street Library), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available light rail and subway routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each light rail and subway, 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 subway schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from New York JFK Airport JFK to 53rd Street Library?

    The fastest way takes 54 minutes, using Light Rail line AIRTRAIN, Subway line E.

  • Is there a direct light rail between New York JFK Airport JFK and 53rd Street Library?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 54 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from New York JFK Airport JFK to 53rd Street Library?

    The AIRTRAIN light rail line goes from Terminal 4 station near New York JFK Airport JFK in Queens to Jamaica station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till Jamaica station near 53rd Street Library in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from New York JFK Airport JFK to 53rd Street Library by light rail and subway?

    The total travel time between New York JFK Airport JFK in Queens and 53rd Street Library in Manhattan by light rail and subway is about 54 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near New York JFK Airport JFK to get to 53rd Street Library?

    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 53rd Street Library?

    Get off the light rail at the Jamaica station, which is closest to 53rd Street Library in Manhattan.

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