How to get from New York JFK Airport JFK to East Side Access by light rail and subway?

New York JFK Airport JFK to East Side Access - Light Rail Schedule

The AIRTRAIN light rail from New York JFK Airport JFK to East Side Access usually operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, running every 5-15 min. The trip takes about 48 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From New York JFK Airport JFK to East Side Access by light rail and subway

To get from New York JFK Airport JFK to East Side Access in Queens, 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 Queens Plaza station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 48 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 East Side Access on the Moovit app.

48min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
Subway - E
Walk to East Side Access
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
    Queens Plaza
    21 min
  • 7
    Walk to East Side Access
    Walk to
    East Side Access
    29-76 Northern Blvd
    180 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from New York JFK Airport JFK to East Side Access

The distance between New York JFK Airport JFK, Queens and East Side Access, Queens is approximately 14.16 mi, which can typically be travelled in 48 min. Moovit will show you the directions from New York JFK Airport JFK to East Side Access by light rail and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Queens – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Light Rail And Subway schedule from New York JFK Airport JFK to East Side Access

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

    The fastest way takes 48 minutes, using Light Rail line AIRTRAIN, Subway line E.

  • Is there a direct light rail between New York JFK Airport JFK and East Side Access in Queens?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 48 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from New York JFK Airport JFK to East Side Access in Queens?

    The AIRTRAIN light rail line goes from Terminal 4 station near New York JFK Airport JFK to Jamaica station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till Jamaica station near East Side Access in Queens.

  • How long does it take to travel from New York JFK Airport JFK to East Side Access in Queens by light rail and subway?

    The total travel time between New York JFK Airport JFK and East Side Access in Queens by light rail and subway is about 48 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near New York JFK Airport JFK to get to East Side Access in Queens?

    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 East Side Access in Queens?

    Get off the light rail at the Jamaica station, which is closest to East Side Access in Queens.

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