How to get from New York JFK Airport JFK to Kips Bay by bus, light rail and train?

From New York JFK Airport JFK to Kips Bay by bus, light rail and train

To get from New York JFK Airport JFK to Kips Bay in Manhattan, you’ll need to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line: take the AIRTRAIN light rail from Terminal 4 station to Jamaica station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH train and finally take the M34A-SBS bus from W 34th St & 7th Ave station to 2 Av/E 28 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 2 min. The bus, light rail and train schedule from New York JFK Airport JFK may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, light rail and train schedule to Kips Bay on the Moovit app.

62min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
Train - FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH
Bus - M34A-SBSM34A-SBS
Walk to Kips Bay
Leaves from Terminal 4

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Terminal 4
    ID 160559
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 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
    Train - FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH
    Wait for train
    FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH
    Penn Station
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    18 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    W 34th St & 7th Ave
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - M34A-SBSM34A-SBS
    Wait for bus
    M34A-SBS
    Select Bus Waterside Via 34 St Via 2 Av
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    2 Av/E 28 St
    13 min
  • 9
    Walk to Kips Bay
    Walk to
    Kips Bay
    180 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from New York JFK Airport JFK to Kips Bay

The distance between New York JFK Airport JFK, Manhattan and Kips Bay, Manhattan is approximately 18.28 mi, which can typically be travelled in 62 min. Moovit will show you the directions from New York JFK Airport JFK to Kips Bay by bus, light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manhattan – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Light Rail And Train schedule from New York JFK Airport JFK to Kips Bay

To check the bus, light rail and train schedule from New York JFK Airport JFK to Kips Bay using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (New York JFK Airport JFK) and destination (Kips Bay), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus, light rail and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, light rail and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus, light rail and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from New York JFK Airport JFK to Kips Bay?

    The fastest way takes 62 minutes, using Light Rail line AIRTRAIN, Train line FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH, Bus line M34A-SBS.

  • Is there a direct light rail between New York JFK Airport JFK and Kips Bay?

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

  • Which light rail line goes from New York JFK Airport JFK to Kips Bay?

    The AIRTRAIN light rail line goes from Terminal 4 station near New York JFK Airport JFK in Queens to Jamaica station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Jamaica station near Kips Bay in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from New York JFK Airport JFK to Kips Bay by light rail, train and bus?

    The total travel time between New York JFK Airport JFK in Queens and Kips Bay in Manhattan by light rail, train and bus is about 1 hr 2 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near New York JFK Airport JFK to get to Kips Bay?

    Get on the AIRTRAIN light rail from the Terminal 4 station near New York JFK Airport JFK in Queens.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between New York JFK Airport JFK and Kips Bay?

    Get off the light rail at the Jamaica stop, which is closest to Kips Bay in Manhattan.

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