How to get from New York JFK Airport JFK to 57 St by light rail and subway?

From New York JFK Airport JFK to 57 St by light rail and subway

To get from New York JFK Airport JFK to 57 St 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 58 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 57 St on the Moovit app.

58min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
Subway - E
Walk to 57 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
    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
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to 57 St
    Walk to
    57 St
    1387 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10019
    530 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from New York JFK Airport JFK to 57 St

The distance between New York JFK Airport JFK, Manhattan and 57 St, Manhattan is approximately 16.62 mi, which can typically be travelled in 58 min. Moovit will show you the directions from New York JFK Airport JFK to 57 St 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 57 St

To check the light rail and subway schedule from New York JFK Airport JFK to 57 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 (57 St), 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 57 St?

    The fastest way takes 58 minutes, using Light Rail line AIRTRAIN, Subway line E.

  • Is there a direct light rail between New York JFK Airport JFK and 57 St?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 58 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from New York JFK Airport JFK to 57 St?

    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 57 St in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from New York JFK Airport JFK to 57 St by light rail and subway?

    The total travel time between New York JFK Airport JFK in Queens and 57 St in Manhattan by light rail and subway is about 58 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near New York JFK Airport JFK to get to 57 St?

    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 57 St?

    Get off the light rail at the Jamaica station, which is closest to 57 St in Manhattan.

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