How to get from New York JFK Airport JFK to CUNY Graduate Center by light rail and train?

From New York JFK Airport JFK to CUNY Graduate Center by light rail and train

To get from New York JFK Airport JFK to CUNY Graduate Center in Manhattan, take the AIRTRAIN light rail from Terminal 4 station to Jamaica station. Next, take the FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH train from Jamaica station to 34 St-Penn Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 48 min. The light rail and train schedule from New York JFK Airport JFK may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and train schedule to CUNY Graduate Center on the Moovit app.

48min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
Train - FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH
Walk to CUNY Graduate Center
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 - FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH
    Wait for train
    FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH
    Penn Station
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    18 min
  • 6
    Walk to CUNY Graduate Center
    Walk to
    CUNY Graduate Center
    365 5th Ave
    640 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from New York JFK Airport JFK to CUNY Graduate Center

The distance between New York JFK Airport JFK, Manhattan and CUNY Graduate Center, Manhattan is approximately 17.34 mi, which can typically be travelled in 48 min. Moovit will show you the directions from New York JFK Airport JFK to CUNY Graduate Center by light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manhattan – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Light Rail And Train schedule from New York JFK Airport JFK to CUNY Graduate Center

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

    The fastest way takes 48 minutes, using Light Rail line AIRTRAIN, Train line FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH.

  • Is there a direct light rail between New York JFK Airport JFK and CUNY Graduate Center?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 48 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from New York JFK Airport JFK to CUNY Graduate Center?

    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 till Jamaica station near CUNY Graduate Center in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from New York JFK Airport JFK to CUNY Graduate Center by light rail and train?

    The total travel time between New York JFK Airport JFK in Queens and CUNY Graduate Center in Manhattan by light rail and train is about 48 min.

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

    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 CUNY Graduate Center?

    Get off the light rail at the Jamaica station, which is closest to CUNY Graduate Center in Manhattan.

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