How to get from New York JFK Airport JFK to Chelsea Market by light rail and subway?

New York JFK Airport JFK to Chelsea Market - Light Rail Schedule

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

From New York JFK Airport JFK to Chelsea Market by light rail and subway

To get from New York JFK Airport JFK to Chelsea Market 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 14 St / 8 Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 7 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 Chelsea Market on the Moovit app.

67min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
Subway - E
Walk to Chelsea Market
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
    14 St / 8 Av
    39 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chelsea Market
    Walk to
    Chelsea Market
    75 9th Ave
    370 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from New York JFK Airport JFK to Chelsea Market

The distance between New York JFK Airport JFK, Manhattan and Chelsea Market, Manhattan is approximately 18.9 mi, which can typically be travelled in 67 min. Moovit will show you the directions from New York JFK Airport JFK to Chelsea Market 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 Chelsea Market

To check the light rail and subway schedule from New York JFK Airport JFK to Chelsea Market using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (New York JFK Airport JFK) and destination (Chelsea Market), 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 Chelsea Market?

    The fastest way takes 67 minutes, using Light Rail line AIRTRAIN, Subway line E.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail 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 Chelsea Market?

    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 Chelsea Market in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from New York JFK Airport JFK to Chelsea Market by light rail and subway?

    The total travel time between New York JFK Airport JFK in Queens and Chelsea Market in Manhattan by light rail 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 Chelsea Market?

    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 Chelsea Market?

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

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