How to get from New York JFK Airport JFK to Citigroup Center by light rail and subway?

New York JFK Airport JFK to Citigroup Center - Light Rail Schedule

The AIRTRAIN light rail from New York JFK Airport JFK to Citigroup Center usually operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, running every 5-15 min. The trip takes about 53 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From New York JFK Airport JFK to Citigroup Center by light rail and subway

To get from New York JFK Airport JFK to Citigroup Center 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 Lexington Av/53 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 53 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 Citigroup Center on the Moovit app.

53min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
Subway - E
Walk to Citigroup 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
    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 Citigroup Center
    Walk to
    Citigroup Center
    153 E 53rd St (btwn Lexington & 3rd Ave.)
    20 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from New York JFK Airport JFK to Citigroup Center

The distance between New York JFK Airport JFK, Manhattan and Citigroup Center, Manhattan is approximately 15.96 mi, which can typically be travelled in 53 min. Moovit will show you the directions from New York JFK Airport JFK to Citigroup Center 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 Citigroup Center

To check the light rail and subway schedule from New York JFK Airport JFK to Citigroup 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 (Citigroup Center), 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 Citigroup Center?

    The fastest way takes 53 minutes, using Light Rail line AIRTRAIN, Subway line E.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 53 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from New York JFK Airport JFK to Citigroup 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 subway line till Jamaica station near Citigroup Center in Manhattan.

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

    The total travel time between New York JFK Airport JFK in Queens and Citigroup Center in Manhattan by light rail and subway is about 53 min.

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

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

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