How to get from New York JFK Airport JFK to 6 Av/W 53 St by light rail and subway?

New York JFK Airport JFK to 6 Av/W 53 St - Light Rail Schedule

The AIRTRAIN light rail from New York JFK Airport JFK to 6 Av/W 53 St usually operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, running every 5-15 min. The trip takes about 55 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From New York JFK Airport JFK to 6 Av/W 53 St by light rail and subway

To get from New York JFK Airport JFK to 6 Av/W 53 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 55 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 6 Av/W 53 St on the Moovit app.

55min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
Subway - E
Walk to 6 Av/W 53 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 6 Av/W 53 St
    Walk to
    6 Av/W 53 St
    1320 6th Ave
    310 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from New York JFK Airport JFK to 6 Av/W 53 St

The distance between New York JFK Airport JFK, Manhattan and 6 Av/W 53 St, Manhattan is approximately 16.49 mi, which can typically be travelled in 55 min. Moovit will show you the directions from New York JFK Airport JFK to 6 Av/W 53 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 6 Av/W 53 St

To check the light rail and subway schedule from New York JFK Airport JFK to 6 Av/W 53 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 (6 Av/W 53 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 6 Av/W 53 St?

    The fastest way takes 55 minutes, using Light Rail line AIRTRAIN, Subway line E.

  • Is there a direct light rail between New York JFK Airport JFK and 6 Av/W 53 St?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 55 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from New York JFK Airport JFK to 6 Av/W 53 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 6 Av/W 53 St in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from New York JFK Airport JFK to 6 Av/W 53 St by light rail and subway?

    The total travel time between New York JFK Airport JFK in Queens and 6 Av/W 53 St in Manhattan by light rail and subway is about 55 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near New York JFK Airport JFK to get to 6 Av/W 53 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 6 Av/W 53 St?

    Get off the light rail at the Jamaica station, which is closest to 6 Av/W 53 St in Manhattan.

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