How to get from New York JFK Airport JFK to Manhattan Bridge by light rail and subway?

From New York JFK Airport JFK to Manhattan Bridge by light rail and subway

To get from New York JFK Airport JFK to Manhattan Bridge in Manhattan, take the AIRTRAIN light rail from Terminal 4 station to Howard Beach station. Next, take the A subway from Howard Beach-Jfk Airport station to High St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 19 min. The light rail and subway schedule from New York JFK Airport JFK may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and subway schedule to Manhattan Bridge on the Moovit app.

79min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
Subway - A
Walk to Manhattan Bridge
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
    Howard Beach
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Howard Beach
    ID 160567
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Howard Beach-Jfk Airport
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - A
    Wait for subway
    A
    Inwood-207 St
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    High St
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to Manhattan Bridge
    Walk to
    Manhattan Bridge
    Manhattan Bridge lower level
    0.71 mi • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from New York JFK Airport JFK to Manhattan Bridge

The distance between New York JFK Airport JFK and Manhattan Bridge is approximately 15.54 mi, which can typically be travelled in 79 min. Moovit will show you the directions from New York JFK Airport JFK to Manhattan Bridge by light rail and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manhattan – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Light Rail And Subway schedule from New York JFK Airport JFK to Manhattan Bridge

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

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from New York JFK Airport JFK to Manhattan Bridge?

    The fastest way takes 79 minutes, using Light Rail line AIRTRAIN, Subway line A.

  • Is there a direct light rail between New York JFK Airport JFK and Manhattan Bridge?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 19 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from New York JFK Airport JFK to Manhattan Bridge?

    The AIRTRAIN light rail line goes from Terminal 4 station near New York JFK Airport JFK in Queens to Howard Beach station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till Howard Beach station near Manhattan Bridge.

  • How long does it take to travel from New York JFK Airport JFK to Manhattan Bridge by light rail and subway?

    The total travel time between New York JFK Airport JFK and Manhattan Bridge by light rail and subway is about 1 hr 19 min.

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

    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 Manhattan Bridge?

    Get off the light rail at the Howard Beach station, which is closest to Manhattan Bridge.

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