How to get from New York JFK Airport JFK to Columbus Square by light rail and train?

New York JFK Airport JFK to Columbus Square - Light Rail Schedule

The AIRTRAIN light rail from New York JFK Airport JFK to Columbus Square usually operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, running every 5-15 min. The trip takes about 1 hr 18 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From New York JFK Airport JFK to Columbus Square by light rail and train

To get from New York JFK Airport JFK to Columbus Square in Bronx, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 train lines: take the AIRTRAIN light rail from Terminal 4 station to Jamaica station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH train and finally take the 2 train from Grand Central station to Fordham station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 18 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 Columbus Square on the Moovit app.

78min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
Train - PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH
Train - 2
Walk to Columbus Square
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 - PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH
    Wait for train
    PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH
    Grand Central
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Grand Central Madison
    19 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Grand Central
  • 7
    Train - 22
    Wait for train
    2
    515#| North White Plains
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Fordham
    20 min
  • 9
    Walk to Columbus Square
    Walk to
    Columbus Square
    Bathgate Avenue
    500 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from New York JFK Airport JFK to Columbus Square

The distance between New York JFK Airport JFK, Bronx and Columbus Square, Bronx is approximately 25.52 mi, which can typically be traveled in 78 min. Moovit will show you the directions from New York JFK Airport JFK to Columbus Square by light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Bronx – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Light Rail And Train schedule from New York JFK Airport JFK to Columbus Square

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

    The fastest way takes 78 minutes, using Light Rail line AIRTRAIN, Train line PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH, Train line 2.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and 2 train lines in total. The total traveling time is 1 hr 18 min.

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

    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 2 train lines till Jamaica station near Columbus Square in Bronx.

  • How long does it take to travel from New York JFK Airport JFK to Columbus Square by light rail and train?

    The total travel time between New York JFK Airport JFK in Queens and Columbus Square in Bronx by light rail and train is about 1 hr 18 min.

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

    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 traveling between New York JFK Airport JFK and Columbus Square?

    Get off the light rail at the Jamaica station, which is closest to Columbus Square in Bronx.

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