How to get from Hoboken Terminal to John F. Kennedy International Airport by light rail and train?

By light rail and train

To get from Hoboken Terminal to John F. Kennedy International Airport in Queens, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one light rail line: take the PATH train from Hoboken station to 33rd Street 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 6 min.

66min
Train - PATH
Train - BABYLON BRANCH
Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
Leaves from Hoboken

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Hoboken Terminal
  • 2
    Train - PATH
    Wait for train
    PATH
    33rd Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    33rd Street
    ID 33RD
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - BABYLON 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

Alternative route by light rail and train via PATH, LONG BEACH BRANCH and AIRTRAIN

To get from Hoboken Terminal to John F. Kennedy International Airport in Queens, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one light rail line: take the PATH train from Hoboken station to 33rd Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LONG BEACH 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 5 min.

65min
Train - PATH
Train - LONG BEACH BRANCH
Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
Leaves from Hoboken

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Hoboken Terminal
  • 2
    Train - PATH
    Wait for train
    PATH
    33rd Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    33rd Street
    ID 33RD
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - LONG BEACH BRANCH
    Wait for train
    LONG BEACH BRANCH
    Long Beach
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Jamaica
    20 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 Hoboken Terminal to John F. Kennedy International Airport

The distance between Hoboken Terminal, Queens and John F. Kennedy International Airport, Queens is approximately 19.4 mi, which can typically be travelled in 66 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Hoboken Terminal to John F. Kennedy International Airport 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 Hoboken Terminal

Hoboken Terminal is located at Hoboken Terminal, Queens and the nearest public transit station is Hoboken Njt.

Train stations close to Hoboken Terminal:

  • Hoboken
  • Newport

Bus stations close to Hoboken Terminal:

  • Hoboken Terminal Lane 6
  • Hoboken Terminal
  • Observer Hwy at Washington St

Ferry stations close to Hoboken Terminal:

  • Hoboken / NJ Transit Terminal

Related Routes

Alternative route by light rail and train via PATH, LONG BEACH BRANCH and AIRTRAIN

To get from Hoboken Terminal to John F. Kennedy International Airport in Queens, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one light rail line: take the PATH train from Hoboken station to 33rd Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LONG BEACH 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 5 min.

65min
Train - PATH
Train - LONG BEACH BRANCH
Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
Leaves from Hoboken

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Hoboken Terminal
  • 2
    Train - PATH
    Wait for train
    PATH
    33rd Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    33rd Street
    ID 33RD
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - LONG BEACH BRANCH
    Wait for train
    LONG BEACH BRANCH
    Long Beach
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Jamaica
    20 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 Hoboken Terminal to John F. Kennedy International Airport?

    The fastest way takes 66 minutes, using Bus line PATH, Bus line BABYLON BRANCH, Bus line AIRTRAIN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Hoboken Terminal to John F. Kennedy International Airport?

    The alternative route takes 65 minutes, using Bus line PATH, Bus line LONG BEACH BRANCH, Bus line AIRTRAIN.

  • Is there a direct train between Hoboken Terminal and John F. Kennedy International Airport?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 6 min.

  • Which train line goes from Hoboken Terminal to John F. Kennedy International Airport?

    The PATH train line goes from 33rd Street station near Hoboken Terminal in Hoboken, Nj to 33rd Street station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one light rail line till 33rd Street station near John F. Kennedy International Airport in Queens.

  • How long does it take to travel from Hoboken Terminal to John F. Kennedy International Airport by train and light rail?

    The total travel time between Hoboken Terminal in Hoboken, Nj and John F. Kennedy International Airport in Queens by train and light rail is about 1 hr 6 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Hoboken Terminal to get to John F. Kennedy International Airport?

    Get on the PATH train from the 33rd Street station near Hoboken Terminal in Hoboken, Nj.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Hoboken Terminal and John F. Kennedy International Airport?

    Get off the train at the 33rd Street station, which is closest to John F. Kennedy International Airport in Queens.

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