How to get from JFK Airport Terminal 4 to Madison Square Garden Center by light rail and train?

From JFK Airport Terminal 4 to Madison Square Garden Center by light rail and train

To get from JFK Airport Terminal 4 to Madison Square Garden Center in Manhattan, take the AIRTRAIN light rail from Terminal 4 station to Jamaica station. Next, take the FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH train from Jamaica station to 34 St-Penn Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 39 min. The light rail and train schedule from JFK Airport Terminal 4 may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and train schedule to Madison Square Garden Center on the Moovit app.

39min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
Train - FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH
Leaves from Terminal 4

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Terminal 4
    ID 160559
    280 yd • 4 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 34 St-Penn Station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from JFK Airport Terminal 4 to Madison Square Garden Center

The distance between JFK Airport Terminal 4, Manhattan and Madison Square Garden Center, Manhattan is approximately 17 mi, which can typically be travelled in 39 min. Moovit will show you the directions from JFK Airport Terminal 4 to Madison Square Garden Center by light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manhattan – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Light Rail And Train schedule from JFK Airport Terminal 4 to Madison Square Garden Center

To check the light rail and train schedule from JFK Airport Terminal 4 to Madison Square Garden Center using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (JFK Airport Terminal 4) and destination (Madison Square Garden Center), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available light rail and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each 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 light rail and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from JFK Airport Terminal 4 to Madison Square Garden Center?

    The fastest way takes 39 minutes, using Light Rail line AIRTRAIN, Train line FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH.

  • Is there a direct light rail between JFK Airport Terminal 4 and Madison Square Garden Center?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 39 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from JFK Airport Terminal 4 to Madison Square Garden Center?

    The AIRTRAIN light rail line goes from Terminal 4 station near JFK Airport Terminal 4 in Queens to Jamaica station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Jamaica station near Madison Square Garden Center in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from JFK Airport Terminal 4 to Madison Square Garden Center by light rail and train?

    The total travel time between JFK Airport Terminal 4 in Queens and Madison Square Garden Center in Manhattan by light rail and train is about 39 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near JFK Airport Terminal 4 to get to Madison Square Garden Center?

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

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between JFK Airport Terminal 4 and Madison Square Garden Center?

    Get off the light rail at the Jamaica station, which is closest to Madison Square Garden Center in Manhattan.

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