How to get from Canal St to Jfk by light rail and subway?

From Canal St to Jfk by light rail and subway

To get from Canal St to Jfk in Queens, take the E subway from Canal St station to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-Jfk Airport station. Next, take the AIRTRAIN light rail from Jamaica station to Terminal 7 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min.

73min
Subway - E
Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
Walk to Jfk
Leaves from Canal St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Canal St
  • 2
    Subway - E
    Wait for subway
    E
    Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-Jfk Airport
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Jamaica
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
    Wait for light rail
    AIRTRAIN
    Jamaica Station
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Terminal 7
    ID 160560
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to Jfk
    Walk to
    Jfk
    JFK Access Rd Queens, NY 11422 United States
    590 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Canal St to Jfk by light rail, subway and train

To get from Canal St to Jfk in Queens, you’ll need to take one subway line, one train line and one light rail line: take the A subway from Canal St station to Nostrand Av station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CITY TERMINAL ZONE train and finally take the AIRTRAIN light rail from Jamaica station to Terminal 7 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 2 min.

62min
Subway - A
Train - CITY TERMINAL ZONE
Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
Walk to Jfk
Leaves from Canal St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Canal St
  • 2
    Subway - A
    Wait for subway
    A
    Far Rockaway-Mott Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Nostrand Av
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Nostrand Avenue
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - CITY TERMINAL ZONE
    Wait for train
    CITY TERMINAL ZONE
    Jamaica
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Jamaica
    14 min
  • 7
    Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
    Wait for light rail
    AIRTRAIN
    Jamaica Station
  • 8
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Terminal 7
    ID 160560
    12 min
  • 9
    Walk to Jfk
    Walk to
    Jfk
    JFK Access Rd Queens, NY 11422 United States
    590 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Canal St to Jfk

The distance between Canal St, Queens and Jfk, Queens is approximately 20.54 mi, which can typically be travelled in 73 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Canal St to Jfk by light rail and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Queens – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Canal St

Canal St is located at Canal St, Queens and the nearest public transit station is 6 Av/Broome St.

Subway stations close to Canal St:

  • Spring St
  • Canal St
  • Franklin St

Bus stations close to Canal St:

  • 6 Av/Broome St
  • Broadway/Walker St
  • Broadway/Lispenard St

Public transit stations close to Jfk, Queens

Jfk is located at JFK Access Rd Queens, NY 11422 United States, Queens and the nearest public transit station is Terminal 4.

Bus stations close to Jfk:

  • JFK Airport/Terminal 8

Related Routes

From Canal St to Jfk by light rail, subway and train

To get from Canal St to Jfk in Queens, you’ll need to take one subway line, one train line and one light rail line: take the A subway from Canal St station to Nostrand Av station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CITY TERMINAL ZONE train and finally take the AIRTRAIN light rail from Jamaica station to Terminal 7 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 2 min.

62min
Subway - A
Train - CITY TERMINAL ZONE
Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
Walk to Jfk
Leaves from Canal St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Canal St
  • 2
    Subway - A
    Wait for subway
    A
    Far Rockaway-Mott Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Nostrand Av
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Nostrand Avenue
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - CITY TERMINAL ZONE
    Wait for train
    CITY TERMINAL ZONE
    Jamaica
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Jamaica
    14 min
  • 7
    Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
    Wait for light rail
    AIRTRAIN
    Jamaica Station
  • 8
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Terminal 7
    ID 160560
    12 min
  • 9
    Walk to Jfk
    Walk to
    Jfk
    JFK Access Rd Queens, NY 11422 United States
    590 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Canal St to Jfk?

    The fastest way takes 73 minutes, using Bus line E, Bus line AIRTRAIN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Canal St to Jfk?

    The alternative route takes 62 minutes, using Bus line A, Bus line CITY TERMINAL ZONE, Bus line AIRTRAIN.

  • Is there a direct subway between Canal St and Jfk?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 13 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Canal St to Jfk?

    The E subway line goes from Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer station near Canal St in Manhattan to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-Jfk Airport station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line till Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-Jfk Airport station near Jfk in Queens.

  • How long does it take to travel from Canal St to Jfk by subway and light rail?

    The total travel time between Canal St in Manhattan and Jfk in Queens by subway and light rail is about 1 hr 13 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Canal St to get to Jfk?

    Get on the E subway from the Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer station near Canal St in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Canal St and Jfk?

    Get off the subway at the Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-Jfk Airport station, which is closest to Jfk in Queens.

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