How to get from 5 Av to Jfk Terminal 5 by light rail and train?

From 5 Av to Jfk Terminal 5 by light rail and train

To get from 5 Av to Jfk Terminal 5 in Queens, take the FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH train from Grand Central Madison station to Jamaica station. Next, take the AIRTRAIN light rail from Jamaica station to Terminal 5 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 50 min.

50min
Walk to train station
Train - FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH
Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
Leaves from Grand Central Madison

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Grand Central Madison
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH
    Wait for train
    FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH
    Far Rockaway
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Jamaica
    21 min
  • 4
    Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
    Wait for light rail
    AIRTRAIN
    Jamaica Station
  • 5
    Ride to light rail station Terminal 5
    Ride to light rail station
    Terminal 5
    ID 160558
    11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From 5 Av to Jfk Terminal 5 by light rail and subway

To get from 5 Av to Jfk Terminal 5 in Queens, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one light rail line: take the D subway from 42 St-Bryant Pk station to 7 Av station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the E subway and finally take the AIRTRAIN light rail from Jamaica station to Terminal 5 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 54 min.

54min
Subway - D
Subway - E
Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
Leaves from 42 St-Bryant Pk

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    5 Av
  • 2
    Subway - D
    Wait for subway
    D
    Norwood-205 St
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    7 Av
    3 min
  • 4
    Subway - E
    Wait for subway
    E
    Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-Jfk Airport
    28 min
  • 6
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Jamaica
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
    Wait for light rail
    AIRTRAIN
    Jamaica Station
  • 8
    Ride to light rail station Terminal 5
    Ride to light rail station
    Terminal 5
    ID 160558
    11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from 5 Av to Jfk Terminal 5

The distance between 5 Av, Queens and Jfk Terminal 5, Queens is approximately 16.34 mi, which can typically be travelled in 50 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 5 Av to Jfk Terminal 5 by light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Queens – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to 5 Av

5 Av is located at 5 Av, Queens and the nearest public transit station is 42 St-Bryant Pk.

Subway stations close to 5 Av:

  • 42 St-Bryant Pk
  • Grand Central-42 St
  • 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr

Train stations close to 5 Av:

  • Grand Central

Bus stations close to 5 Av:

  • W 42nd St & 5th Ave
  • 5 Av/W 41 St
  • Bryant Park (From Ewr)

Public transit stations close to Jfk Terminal 5, Queens

Jfk Terminal 5 is located at Jfk Terminal 5, Queens and the nearest public transit station is Terminals 1 & 2.

Bus stations close to Jfk Terminal 5:

  • JFK Airport/Terminal 8

Related Routes

From 5 Av to Jfk Terminal 5 by light rail and subway

To get from 5 Av to Jfk Terminal 5 in Queens, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one light rail line: take the D subway from 42 St-Bryant Pk station to 7 Av station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the E subway and finally take the AIRTRAIN light rail from Jamaica station to Terminal 5 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 54 min.

54min
Subway - D
Subway - E
Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
Leaves from 42 St-Bryant Pk

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    5 Av
  • 2
    Subway - D
    Wait for subway
    D
    Norwood-205 St
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    7 Av
    3 min
  • 4
    Subway - E
    Wait for subway
    E
    Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-Jfk Airport
    28 min
  • 6
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Jamaica
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
    Wait for light rail
    AIRTRAIN
    Jamaica Station
  • 8
    Ride to light rail station Terminal 5
    Ride to light rail station
    Terminal 5
    ID 160558
    11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from 5 Av to Jfk Terminal 5?

    The fastest way takes 50 minutes, using Bus line FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH, Bus line AIRTRAIN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 5 Av to Jfk Terminal 5?

    The alternative route takes 54 minutes, using Bus line D, Bus line E, Bus line AIRTRAIN.

  • Is there a direct train between 5 Av and Jfk Terminal 5?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 50 min.

  • Which train line goes from 5 Av to Jfk Terminal 5?

    The FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH train line goes from Grand Central Madison station near 5 Av in Manhattan to Far Rockaway station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line till Far Rockaway station near Jfk Terminal 5 in Queens.

  • How long does it take to travel from 5 Av to Jfk Terminal 5 by train and light rail?

    The total travel time between 5 Av in Manhattan and Jfk Terminal 5 in Queens by train and light rail is about 50 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near 5 Av to get to Jfk Terminal 5?

    Get on the FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH train from the Grand Central Madison station near 5 Av in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between 5 Av and Jfk Terminal 5?

    Get off the train at the Far Rockaway station, which is closest to Jfk Terminal 5 in Queens.