How to get from New York JFK Airport JFK to Hofstra Arena by bus, light rail and train?

From New York JFK Airport JFK to Hofstra Arena by bus, light rail and train

To get from New York JFK Airport JFK to Hofstra Arena in East Garden City, you’ll need to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line: take the AIRTRAIN light rail from Terminal 4 station to Jamaica station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BABYLON BRANCH train and finally take the N43X bus from Freeport Sta / South Bay 2 station to Hempstead Tp / Uniondale station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 21 min. The bus, light rail and train schedule from New York JFK Airport JFK may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, light rail and train schedule to Hofstra Arena on the Moovit app.

81min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
Train - BABYLON BRANCH
Bus - N43XN43X
Walk to Hofstra Arena
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 - BABYLON BRANCH
    Wait for train
    BABYLON BRANCH
    Babylon
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Freeport
    22 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Freeport Sta / South Bay 2
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - N43XN43X
    Wait for bus
    N43X
    Roosevelt Field Exp
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hempstead Tp / Uniondale
    ID 5958
    20 min
  • 9
    Walk to Hofstra Arena
    Walk to
    Hofstra Arena
    Hofstra Boulevard
    550 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from New York JFK Airport JFK to Hofstra Arena

The distance between New York JFK Airport JFK, East Garden City and Hofstra Arena, East Garden City is approximately 23.53 mi, which can typically be travelled in 81 min. Moovit will show you the directions from New York JFK Airport JFK to Hofstra Arena by bus, light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in East Garden City – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Light Rail And Train schedule from New York JFK Airport JFK to Hofstra Arena

To check the bus, light rail and train schedule from New York JFK Airport JFK to Hofstra Arena using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (New York JFK Airport JFK) and destination (Hofstra Arena), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus, light rail and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, 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 bus, 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 Hofstra Arena?

    The fastest way takes 81 minutes, using Light Rail line AIRTRAIN, Train line BABYLON BRANCH, Bus line N43X.

  • Is there a direct light rail between New York JFK Airport JFK and Hofstra Arena?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 21 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from New York JFK Airport JFK to Hofstra Arena?

    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 bus line till Jamaica station near Hofstra Arena in East Garden City.

  • How long does it take to travel from New York JFK Airport JFK to Hofstra Arena by light rail, train and bus?

    The total travel time between New York JFK Airport JFK in Queens and Hofstra Arena in East Garden City by light rail, train and bus is about 1 hr 21 min.

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

    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 Hofstra Arena?

    Get off the light rail at the Jamaica stop, which is closest to Hofstra Arena in East Garden City.

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