How to get from New York JFK Airport JFK to 74 St by bus, light rail and subway?

New York JFK Airport JFK to 74 St - Light Rail Schedule

The AIRTRAIN light rail from New York JFK Airport JFK to 74 St usually operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, running every 5-15 min. The trip takes about 1 hr 8 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From New York JFK Airport JFK to 74 St by bus, light rail and subway

To get from New York JFK Airport JFK to 74 St in Manhattan, you’ll need to take one light rail line, one subway line and one bus line: take the AIRTRAIN light rail from Terminal 4 station to Jamaica station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the E subway and finally take the M103 bus from 3 Av/E 53 St station to 3 Av/E 72 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 8 min. The bus, light rail and subway schedule from New York JFK Airport JFK may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, light rail and subway schedule to 74 St on the Moovit app.

68min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
Subway - E
Bus - M103M103
Walk to 74 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
    Lexington Av/53 St
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    3 Av/E 53 St
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - M103M103
    Wait for bus
    M103
    East Harlem 125 St Via 3 Av
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    3 Av/E 72 St
    14 min
  • 10
    Walk to 74 St
    Walk to
    74 St
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from New York JFK Airport JFK to 74 St

The distance between New York JFK Airport JFK, Manhattan and 74 St, Manhattan is approximately 16.95 mi, which can typically be travelled in 68 min. Moovit will show you the directions from New York JFK Airport JFK to 74 St by bus, light rail and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manhattan – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Light Rail And Subway schedule from New York JFK Airport JFK to 74 St

To check the bus, light rail and subway schedule from New York JFK Airport JFK to 74 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 (74 St), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus, light rail and subway routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, 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 bus, 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 74 St?

    The fastest way takes 68 minutes, using Light Rail line AIRTRAIN, Subway line E, Bus line M103.

  • Is there a direct light rail between New York JFK Airport JFK and 74 St?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line, one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 8 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from New York JFK Airport JFK to 74 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 and one bus line till Jamaica station near 74 St in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from New York JFK Airport JFK to 74 St by light rail, subway and bus?

    The total travel time between New York JFK Airport JFK in Queens and 74 St in Manhattan by light rail, subway and bus is about 1 hr 8 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near New York JFK Airport JFK to get to 74 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 74 St?

    Get off the light rail at the Jamaica stop, which is closest to 74 St in Manhattan.

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