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How to get from Newark Penn Station to JFK airport by bus and train?

From Newark Penn Station to JFK airport by bus and train

To get from Newark Penn Station to JFK airport in Manhattan, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train from Newark Penn Station station to 34 St-Penn Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the M34-SBS bus and finally take the M15-SBS bus from 1 Av/E 34 St station to 1 Av/E 57 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 51 min.

51min
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Bus - M34-SBSM34-SBS
Bus - M15-SBSM15-SBS
Walk to JFK airport
Leaves from Newark Penn Station
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Newark Penn Station
  • 2
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Boston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    W 34 St/7 Av
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - M34-SBSM34-SBS
    Wait for bus
    M34-SBS
    Select Bus East Side Fdr Dr Crosstown
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    E 34 St /1 Av
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    1 Av/E 34 St
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - M15-SBSM15-SBS
    Wait for bus
    M15-SBS
    Select Bus Service 125 St Via 1 Av
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    1 Av/E 57 St
    9 min
  • 10
    Walk to JFK airport
    Walk to
    JFK airport
    JFK airport, 345 E 56th St, New York, NY 10022, USA
    140 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Newark Penn Station to JFK airport by subway and train

To get from Newark Penn Station to JFK airport in Manhattan, take the NC train from Newark Penn Station station to 34 St-Penn Station station. Next, take the E subway from 34 St-Penn Station station to Lexington Av/53 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 52 min. The ride fare is $8.15.

52min$8.15
Train - NC
Subway - E
Walk to JFK airport
Leaves from Newark Penn Station
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Newark Penn Station
  • 2
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3924| New York Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    34 St-Penn Station
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Subway - E
    Wait for subway
    E
    Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Lexington Av/53 St
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to JFK airport
    Walk to
    JFK airport
    JFK airport, 345 E 56th St, New York, NY 10022, USA
    680 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Newark Penn Station to JFK airport
The distance between Newark Penn Station, Manhattan and JFK airport, Manhattan is approximately 12.3 mi, which can typically be travelled in 51 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Newark Penn Station to JFK airport by bus 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 Newark Penn Station

Newark Penn Station is located at Newark Penn Station, Manhattan and the nearest public transit station is Newark.

Train stations close to Newark Penn Station:

  • Newark
  • Harrison

Bus stations close to Newark Penn Station:

  • Newark (Penn Station)
  • Newark Penn Station
  • Newark (Amtrak)
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 2 Av/E 57 St.

Subway stations close to JFK airport:

  • Lexington Av/59 St
  • Lexington Av/63 St
  • 51 St

Bus stations close to JFK airport:

  • 2 Av/E 57 St
  • E 57 St/2 Av
  • 1 Av/E 55 St

Cable Car stations close to JFK airport:

  • Manhattan Tram Station

From Newark Penn Station to JFK airport by subway and train

To get from Newark Penn Station to JFK airport in Manhattan, take the NC train from Newark Penn Station station to 34 St-Penn Station station. Next, take the E subway from 34 St-Penn Station station to Lexington Av/53 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 52 min. The ride fare is $8.15.

52min$8.15
Train - NC
Subway - E
Walk to JFK airport
Leaves from Newark Penn Station
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Newark Penn Station
  • 2
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3924| New York Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    34 St-Penn Station
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Subway - E
    Wait for subway
    E
    Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Lexington Av/53 St
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to JFK airport
    Walk to
    JFK airport
    JFK airport, 345 E 56th St, New York, NY 10022, USA
    680 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
  • What is the fastest way to get from Newark Penn Station to JFK airport?

    The fastest way takes 51 minutes, using Bus line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Bus line M34-SBS, Bus line M15-SBS.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Newark Penn Station to JFK airport?

    The alternative route takes 52 minutes, using Bus line NC, Bus line E.

  • Is there a direct train between Newark Penn Station and JFK airport?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 51 min.

  • Which train line goes from Newark Penn Station to JFK airport?

    The NORTHEAST REGIONAL train line goes from Boston station near Newark Penn Station in Newark, Nj to 34 St-Penn Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till 34 St-Penn Station station near JFK airport in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from Newark Penn Station to JFK airport by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Newark Penn Station in Newark, Nj and JFK airport in Manhattan by train and bus is about 51 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Newark Penn Station to get to JFK airport?

    Get on the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train from the Boston station near Newark Penn Station in Newark, Nj.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Newark Penn Station and JFK airport?

    Get off the train at the 34 St-Penn Station stop, which is closest to JFK airport in Manhattan.

  • When is the first train from Newark Penn Station to JFK airport?

    The first train from Newark Penn Station in Newark, Nj to JFK airport in Manhattan is Northeast Corridor. It leaves the Newark Penn Station station at 8:09 PM.

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