How to get from 181 St to John F Kennedy International Airport by light rail, subway and train?

From 181 St to John F Kennedy International Airport by light rail, subway and train

To get from 181 St to John F Kennedy International Airport in Queens, you’ll need to take one subway line, one train line and one light rail line: take the A subway from 181 St station to 34 St-Penn Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BABYLON BRANCH train and finally take the AIRTRAIN light rail from Jamaica station to Terminal 4 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 8 min.

68min
Subway - A
Train - BABYLON BRANCH
Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
Leaves from 181 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    181 St
  • 2
    Subway - A
    Wait for subway
    A
    Far Rockaway-Mott Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    34 St-Penn Station
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BABYLON BRANCHBABYLON BRANCH
    Wait for train
    BABYLON BRANCH
    Babylon
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Jamaica
    21 min
  • 7
    Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
    Wait for light rail
    AIRTRAIN
    Jamaica Station
  • 8
    Ride to light rail station Terminal 4
    Ride to light rail station
    Terminal 4
    ID 160559
    9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From 181 St to John F Kennedy International Airport by light rail and subway

To get from 181 St to John F Kennedy International Airport in Queens, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one light rail line: take the A subway from 181 St station to 34 St-Penn Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the E subway and finally take the AIRTRAIN light rail from Jamaica station to Terminal 4 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 21 min.

81min
Subway - A
Subway - E
Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
Leaves from 181 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    181 St
  • 2
    Subway - A
    Wait for subway
    A
    Ozone Park-Lefferts Blvd
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    34 St-Penn Station
    23 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
    36 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 4
    Ride to light rail station
    Terminal 4
    ID 160559
    9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from 181 St to John F Kennedy International Airport

The distance between 181 St, Queens and John F Kennedy International Airport, Queens is approximately 24.16 mi, which can typically be travelled in 68 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 181 St to John F Kennedy International Airport by light rail, subway 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 181 St

181 St is located at 181 St, Queens and the nearest public transit station is Fort Washington Av/W 181 St.

Subway stations close to 181 St:

  • 168 St-Washington Hts
  • 175 St
  • 190 St

Bus stations close to 181 St:

  • Fort Washington Av/W 181 St
  • Fort Washington Av/W 183 St
  • Fort Washington Av/W 185 St

Public transit stations close to John F Kennedy International Airport, Queens

John F Kennedy International Airport is located at JFK Access Rd Queens, NY 11422 United States, Queens and the nearest public transit station is Terminal 5.

Bus stations close to John F Kennedy International Airport:

  • JFK Airport/Terminal 8

Related Routes

From 181 St to John F Kennedy International Airport by light rail and subway

To get from 181 St to John F Kennedy International Airport in Queens, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one light rail line: take the A subway from 181 St station to 34 St-Penn Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the E subway and finally take the AIRTRAIN light rail from Jamaica station to Terminal 4 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 21 min.

81min
Subway - A
Subway - E
Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
Leaves from 181 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    181 St
  • 2
    Subway - A
    Wait for subway
    A
    Ozone Park-Lefferts Blvd
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    34 St-Penn Station
    23 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
    36 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 4
    Ride to light rail station
    Terminal 4
    ID 160559
    9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from 181 St to John F Kennedy International Airport?

    The fastest way takes 68 minutes, using Bus line A, Bus line BABYLON BRANCH, Bus line AIRTRAIN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 181 St to John F Kennedy International Airport?

    The alternative route takes 81 minutes, using Bus line A, Bus line E, Bus line AIRTRAIN.

  • Is there a direct subway between 181 St and John F Kennedy International Airport?

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

  • Which subway line goes from 181 St to John F Kennedy International Airport?

    The A subway line goes from Far Rockaway-Mott Av station near 181 St in Manhattan to 34 St-Penn Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one light rail line till 34 St-Penn Station station near John F Kennedy International Airport in Queens.

  • How long does it take to travel from 181 St to John F Kennedy International Airport by subway, train and light rail?

    The total travel time between 181 St in Manhattan and John F Kennedy International Airport in Queens by subway, train and light rail is about 1 hr 8 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near 181 St to get to John F Kennedy International Airport?

    Get on the A subway from the Far Rockaway-Mott Av station near 181 St in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between 181 St and John F Kennedy International Airport?

    Get off the subway at the 34 St-Penn Station station, which is closest to John F Kennedy International Airport in Queens.