How to get from New York JFK Airport JFK to Castle Clinton by light rail, subway and train?

From New York JFK Airport JFK to Castle Clinton by light rail, subway and train

To get from New York JFK Airport JFK to Castle Clinton in Manhattan, you’ll need to take one light rail line, one train line and one subway line: take the AIRTRAIN light rail from Terminal 4 station to Jamaica station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CITY TERMINAL ZONE train and finally take the 4 subway from Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr station to Bowling Green station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 7 min. The light rail, subway and train schedule from New York JFK Airport JFK may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail, subway and train schedule to Castle Clinton on the Moovit app.

67min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
Train - CITY TERMINAL ZONE
Subway - 4
Walk to Castle Clinton
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 - CITY TERMINAL ZONE
    Wait for train
    CITY TERMINAL ZONE
    Atlantic Terminal
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Atlantic Terminal
    20 min
  • 6
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Subway - 4
    Wait for subway
    4
    Woodlawn
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Bowling Green
    9 min
  • 9
    Walk to Castle Clinton
    Walk to
    Castle Clinton
    Battery Place
    300 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from New York JFK Airport JFK to Castle Clinton

The distance between New York JFK Airport JFK, Manhattan and Castle Clinton, Manhattan is approximately 17.57 mi, which can typically be travelled in 67 min. Moovit will show you the directions from New York JFK Airport JFK to Castle Clinton by light rail, subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manhattan – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Light Rail, Subway And Train schedule from New York JFK Airport JFK to Castle Clinton

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

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from New York JFK Airport JFK to Castle Clinton?

    The fastest way takes 67 minutes, using Light Rail line AIRTRAIN, Train line CITY TERMINAL ZONE, Subway line 4.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line, one train line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 7 min.

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

    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 subway line till Jamaica station near Castle Clinton in Manhattan.

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

    The total travel time between New York JFK Airport JFK in Queens and Castle Clinton in Manhattan by light rail, train and subway is about 1 hr 7 min.

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

    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 Castle Clinton?

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

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