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

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

The AIRTRAIN light rail from New York JFK Airport JFK to Indian Square usually operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, running every 5-15 min. The trip takes about 1 hr 23 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

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

To get from New York JFK Airport JFK to Indian Square in Jersey City, 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 FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH train and finally take the YEL train from 33rd Street station to Journal Square station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 23 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 Indian Square on the Moovit app.

83min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
Train - FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH
Train - YEL
Walk to Indian 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 - FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH
    Wait for train
    FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH
    Penn Station
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    18 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    33rd Street
    ID 33RD
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 7
    Train - YEL
    Wait for train
    YEL
    Journal Square - 33rd Street
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Journal Square
    ID JSQ
    23 min
  • 9
    Walk to Indian Square
    Walk to
    Indian Square
    Newark Avenue
    600 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from New York JFK Airport JFK to Indian Square

The distance between New York JFK Airport JFK, Jersey City and Indian Square, Jersey City is approximately 23.36 mi, which can typically be travelled in 83 min. Moovit will show you the directions from New York JFK Airport JFK to Indian Square by light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Jersey City – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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

To check the light rail and train schedule from New York JFK Airport JFK to Indian 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 (Indian 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 Indian Square?

    The fastest way takes 83 minutes, using Light Rail line AIRTRAIN, Train line FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH, Train line YEL.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 23 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from New York JFK Airport JFK to Indian 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 Indian Square in Jersey City.

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

    The total travel time between New York JFK Airport JFK in Queens and Indian Square in Jersey City by light rail and train is about 1 hr 23 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near New York JFK Airport JFK to get to Indian 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 travelling between New York JFK Airport JFK and Indian Square?

    Get off the light rail at the Jamaica station, which is closest to Indian Square in Jersey City.

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