How to get from New York JFK Airport JFK to Brightwaters by bus, light rail and train?

New York JFK Airport JFK to Brightwaters - Light Rail Schedule

The AIRTRAIN light rail from New York JFK Airport JFK to Brightwaters usually operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, running every 5-15 min. The trip takes about 1 hr 31 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From New York JFK Airport JFK to Brightwaters by bus, light rail and train

To get from New York JFK Airport JFK to Brightwaters in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take one light rail line, one train 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 MONTAUK BRANCH train and finally take the 12 bus from Bay Shore LIRR (12) station to Sunrise Hwy N Service Rd/Howells Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 31 min. The bus, light rail and train schedule from New York JFK Airport JFK may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, light rail and train schedule to Brightwaters on the Moovit app.

91min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
Train - MONTAUK BRANCH
Bus - 1212
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
    Patchogue
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bay Shore
    39 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bay Shore LIRR (12)
    ID 4856
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Farmingdale State College
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Sunrise Hwy N Service Rd/Howells Rd
    Ride to bus station
    Sunrise Hwy N Service Rd/Howells Rd
    ID 3608
    6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from New York JFK Airport JFK to Brightwaters

The distance between New York JFK Airport JFK, New York - New Jersey and Brightwaters, New York - New Jersey is approximately 38.85 mi, which can typically be travelled in 91 min. Moovit will show you the directions from New York JFK Airport JFK to Brightwaters by bus, light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in New York - New Jersey – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Light Rail And Train schedule from New York JFK Airport JFK to Brightwaters

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

    The fastest way takes 91 minutes, using Light Rail line AIRTRAIN, Train line MONTAUK BRANCH, Bus line 12.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 31 min.

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

    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 train line and one bus line till Jamaica station near Brightwaters in New York - New Jersey.

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

    The total travel time between New York JFK Airport JFK in Queens and Brightwaters in New York - New Jersey by light rail, train and bus is about 1 hr 31 min.

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

    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 Brightwaters?

    Get off the light rail at the Jamaica stop, which is closest to Brightwaters in New York - New Jersey.

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