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How to get from JFK Terminal 4 to Jamaica by light rail?

By light rail

Take one direct light rail from JFK Terminal 4 to Jamaica in Queens: take the AIRTRAIN light rail from Terminal 4 station to Jamaica station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 30 min.

30min
Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
Walk to Jamaica
Leaves from Terminal 4

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    JFK Terminal 4
  • 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 Jamaica
    Walk to
    Jamaica
    0.66 mi • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and light rail

To get from JFK Terminal 4 to Jamaica in Queens, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines: take the AIRTRAIN light rail from Terminal 4 station to Lefferts Blvd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the Q10 bus and finally take the Q112 bus from Liberty Av /Lefferts Blvd station to Liberty Av /Inwood St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 46 min.

46min
Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
Bus - Q10Q10
Bus - Q112Q112
Walk to Jamaica
Leaves from Terminal 4

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    JFK Terminal 4
  • 2
    Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
    Wait for light rail
    AIRTRAIN
    Howard Beach
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Lefferts Blvd
    ID 160566
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lefferts Blvd/Airtrain Station
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - Q10Q10
    Wait for bus
    Q10
    Limited To Kew Gardens Union Tpk Sta Via Lefferts Bl
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lefferts Blvd/Liberty Av
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Liberty Av /Lefferts Blvd
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - Q112Q112
    Wait for bus
    Q112
    Jamaica Parsons-Hillside Via Liberty Av
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Liberty Av /Inwood St
    10 min
  • 10
    Walk to Jamaica
    Walk to
    Jamaica
    320 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from JFK Terminal 4 to Jamaica

The distance between JFK Terminal 4, Queens and Jamaica, Queens is approximately 6.25 mi, which can typically be travelled in 30 min. Moovit will show you the directions from JFK Terminal 4 to Jamaica by light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Queens – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to JFK Terminal 4

JFK Terminal 4 is located at JFK Terminal 4, Queens and the nearest public transit station is Terminal 5.

Bus stations close to JFK Terminal 4:

  • Inner Term Rdwy/Terminal 8
  • Inner Term Rdwy/Terminal 8 N

Public transit stations close to Jamaica, Queens

Jamaica is located at Jamaica, Queens and the nearest public transit station is Waltham St /106 Av.

Subway stations close to Jamaica:

  • Jamaica-Van Wyck
  • Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-Jfk Airport
  • Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer

Train stations close to Jamaica:

  • Jamaica

Bus stations close to Jamaica:

  • Waltham St /106 Av
  • Waltham St/Tuskegee Airmen Way
  • Liberty Av /Liverpool St

By bus and light rail

To get from JFK Terminal 4 to Jamaica in Queens, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines: take the AIRTRAIN light rail from Terminal 4 station to Lefferts Blvd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the Q10 bus and finally take the Q112 bus from Liberty Av /Lefferts Blvd station to Liberty Av /Inwood St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 46 min.

46min
Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
Bus - Q10Q10
Bus - Q112Q112
Walk to Jamaica
Leaves from Terminal 4

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    JFK Terminal 4
  • 2
    Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
    Wait for light rail
    AIRTRAIN
    Howard Beach
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Lefferts Blvd
    ID 160566
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lefferts Blvd/Airtrain Station
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - Q10Q10
    Wait for bus
    Q10
    Limited To Kew Gardens Union Tpk Sta Via Lefferts Bl
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lefferts Blvd/Liberty Av
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Liberty Av /Lefferts Blvd
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - Q112Q112
    Wait for bus
    Q112
    Jamaica Parsons-Hillside Via Liberty Av
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Liberty Av /Inwood St
    10 min
  • 10
    Walk to Jamaica
    Walk to
    Jamaica
    320 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from JFK Terminal 4 to Jamaica?

    The fastest way takes 30 minutes, using Bus line AIRTRAIN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from JFK Terminal 4 to Jamaica?

    The alternative route takes 46 minutes, using Bus line AIRTRAIN, Bus line Q10, Bus line Q112.

  • Is there a direct light rail between JFK Terminal 4 and Jamaica in Queens?

    Yes, there is a direct light rail going from JFK Terminal 4 to Jamaica in Queens in 30 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from JFK Terminal 4 to Jamaica in Queens?

    The AIRTRAIN light rail line goes from Jamaica Station station near JFK Terminal 4 to Jamaica station near Jamaica in Queens.

  • How long does it take to travel from JFK Terminal 4 to Jamaica in Queens by light rail?

    The total travel time between JFK Terminal 4 and Jamaica in Queens by light rail is about 30 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near JFK Terminal 4 to get to Jamaica in Queens?

    Get on the AIRTRAIN light rail from the Jamaica Station station near JFK Terminal 4 in Queens.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between JFK Terminal 4 and Jamaica in Queens?

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

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