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

New York JFK Airport JFK to DeKalb Av - Light Rail Schedule

The AIRTRAIN light rail from New York JFK Airport JFK to DeKalb Av usually operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, running every 5-15 min. The trip takes about 54 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From New York JFK Airport JFK to DeKalb Av by light rail, subway and train

To get from New York JFK Airport JFK to DeKalb Av in New York - New Jersey, 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 Q subway from Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr station to Dekalb Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 54 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 DeKalb Av on the Moovit app.

54min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
Train - CITY TERMINAL ZONE
Subway - Q
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 - Q
    Wait for subway
    Q
    96 St
  • 8
    Ride to subway station Dekalb Av
    Ride to subway station
    Dekalb Av
    3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from New York JFK Airport JFK to DeKalb Av

The distance between New York JFK Airport JFK, New York - New Jersey and DeKalb Av, New York - New Jersey is approximately 15.37 mi, which can typically be travelled in 54 min. Moovit will show you the directions from New York JFK Airport JFK to DeKalb Av by light rail, subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in New York - New Jersey – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Light Rail, Subway And Train schedule from New York JFK Airport JFK to DeKalb Av

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

    The fastest way takes 54 minutes, using Light Rail line AIRTRAIN, Train line CITY TERMINAL ZONE, Subway line Q.

  • Is there a direct light rail between New York JFK Airport JFK and DeKalb Av?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line, one train line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 54 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from New York JFK Airport JFK to DeKalb Av?

    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 DeKalb Av in New York - New Jersey.

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

    The total travel time between New York JFK Airport JFK in Queens and DeKalb Av in New York - New Jersey by light rail, train and subway is about 54 min.

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

    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 DeKalb Av?

    Get off the light rail at the Jamaica station, which is closest to DeKalb Av in New York - New Jersey.

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