How to get from Stamford to JFK airport by subway and train?

From Stamford to JFK airport by subway and train

To get from Stamford to JFK airport in Manhattan, take the NEW HAVEN train from Stamford station to Harlem-125th St. station. Next, take the 4 subway from 125 St station to Lexington Av/59 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 8 min. The ride fare is $18.15.

68min$18.15
Train - NEW HAVEN
Subway - 4
Walk to JFK airport
Leaves from Stamford

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Stamford
  • 2
    Train - NEW HAVENNEW HAVEN
    Wait for train
    NEW HAVEN
    1431#| Grand Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Harlem-125th St.
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    125 St
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Subway - 4
    Wait for subway
    4
    Crown Hts-Utica Av
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Lexington Av/59 St
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to JFK airport
    Walk to
    JFK airport
    JFK airport, 345 E 56th St, New York, NY 10022, USA
    760 yd • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Stamford to JFK airport by subway and train via NEW HAVEN and 5

To get from Stamford to JFK airport in Manhattan, take the NEW HAVEN train from Stamford station to Grand Central station. Next, take the 5 subway from Grand Central-42 St station to Lexington Av/59 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min. The ride fare is $18.15.

73min$18.15
Train - NEW HAVEN
Subway - 5
Walk to JFK airport
Leaves from Stamford

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Stamford
  • 2
    Train - NEW HAVENNEW HAVEN
    Wait for train
    NEW HAVEN
    1431#| Grand Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Grand Central
    51 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Grand Central-42 St
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - 5
    Wait for subway
    5
    E 180 St
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Lexington Av/59 St
    3 min
  • 7
    Walk to JFK airport
    Walk to
    JFK airport
    JFK airport, 345 E 56th St, New York, NY 10022, USA
    760 yd • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Stamford to JFK airport

The distance between Stamford, Manhattan and JFK airport, Manhattan is approximately 32.6 mi, which can typically be travelled in 68 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Stamford to JFK airport by subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manhattan – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Stamford

Stamford is located at Stamford, Manhattan and the nearest public transit station is Stamford Bus Stop.

Train stations close to Stamford:

  • Glenbrook
  • Noroton Heights
  • Springdale Mw Facility

Bus stations close to Stamford:

  • Stamford Bus Stop
  • Washington Blvd @ Henry St
  • Stamford Transportation Center @ Bay F

Public transit stations close to JFK airport, Manhattan

JFK airport is located at JFK airport, 345 E 56th St, New York, NY 10022, USA, Manhattan and the nearest public transit station is E 55 St/1 Av.

Subway stations close to JFK airport:

  • Lexington Av/53 St
  • Lexington Av/63 St
  • Lexington Av/59 St

Bus stations close to JFK airport:

  • E 55 St/1 Av
  • 1 Av/E 60 St
  • 2 Av/E 56 St

Cable Car stations close to JFK airport:

  • Manhattan Tram Station

Related Routes

Alternative route from Stamford to JFK airport by subway and train via NEW HAVEN and 5

To get from Stamford to JFK airport in Manhattan, take the NEW HAVEN train from Stamford station to Grand Central station. Next, take the 5 subway from Grand Central-42 St station to Lexington Av/59 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min. The ride fare is $18.15.

73min$18.15
Train - NEW HAVEN
Subway - 5
Walk to JFK airport
Leaves from Stamford

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Stamford
  • 2
    Train - NEW HAVENNEW HAVEN
    Wait for train
    NEW HAVEN
    1431#| Grand Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Grand Central
    51 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Grand Central-42 St
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - 5
    Wait for subway
    5
    E 180 St
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Lexington Av/59 St
    3 min
  • 7
    Walk to JFK airport
    Walk to
    JFK airport
    JFK airport, 345 E 56th St, New York, NY 10022, USA
    760 yd • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Stamford to JFK airport?

    The fastest way takes 68 minutes, using Bus line NEW HAVEN, Bus line 4.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Stamford to JFK airport?

    The alternative route takes 73 minutes, using Bus line NEW HAVEN, Bus line 5.

  • Is there a direct train between Stamford and JFK airport?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 8 min.

  • Which train line goes from Stamford to JFK airport?

    The NEW HAVEN train line goes from 1431#| Grand Central station near Stamford in Stamford to Harlem-125th St. station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till Harlem-125th St. station near JFK airport in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from Stamford to JFK airport by train and subway?

    The total travel time between Stamford in Stamford and JFK airport in Manhattan by train and subway is about 1 hr 8 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Stamford to get to JFK airport?

    Get on the NEW HAVEN train from the 1431#| Grand Central station near Stamford in Stamford.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Stamford and JFK airport?

    Get off the train at the Harlem-125th St. station, which is closest to JFK airport in Manhattan.

  • When is the first train from Stamford to JFK airport?

    The first train from Stamford in Stamford to JFK airport in Manhattan is New Haven. It leaves the Stamford station at 1:02 AM.

  • How much is the train fare from Stamford to JFK airport?

    The ride from Stamford to JFK airport costs $18.15.

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