How to get from New York JFK Airport JFK to Montclair State University by light rail and train?

From New York JFK Airport JFK to Montclair State University by light rail and train

To get from New York JFK Airport JFK to Montclair State University you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 train lines: take the AIRTRAIN light rail from Terminal 4 station to Jamaica station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RONKONKOMA BRANCH train and finally take the MNBTN train from 34 St-Penn Station station to Montclair Heights station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 32 min. The light rail and train schedule from New York JFK Airport JFK may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and train schedule to Montclair State University on the Moovit app.

92min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
Train - RONKONKOMA BRANCH
Train - MNBTN
Walk to Montclair State University
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 - RONKONKOMA BRANCH
    Wait for train
    RONKONKOMA BRANCH
    Penn Station
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    19 min
  • 6
    Train - MNBTNMNBTN
    Wait for train
    MNBTN
    #6227| Montclair State University
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Montclair Heights
    41 min
  • 8
    Walk to Montclair State University
    Walk to
    Montclair State University
    520 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from New York JFK Airport JFK to Montclair State University

The distance between New York JFK Airport JFK and Montclair State University is approximately 36.24 mi, which can typically be travelled in 92 min. Moovit will show you the directions from New York JFK Airport JFK to Montclair State University by light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Montclair – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Light Rail And Train schedule from New York JFK Airport JFK to Montclair State University

To check the light rail and train schedule from New York JFK Airport JFK to Montclair State University using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (New York JFK Airport JFK) and destination (Montclair State University), 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 New York JFK Airport JFK to Montclair State University?

    The fastest way takes 92 minutes, using Light Rail line AIRTRAIN, Train line RONKONKOMA BRANCH, Train line MNBTN.

  • Is there a direct light rail between New York JFK Airport JFK and Montclair State University?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 32 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from New York JFK Airport JFK to Montclair State University?

    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 2 train lines till Jamaica station near Montclair State University.

  • How long does it take to travel from New York JFK Airport JFK to Montclair State University by light rail and train?

    The total travel time between New York JFK Airport JFK and Montclair State University by light rail and train is about 1 hr 32 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near New York JFK Airport JFK to get to Montclair State University?

    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 Montclair State University?

    Get off the light rail at the Jamaica station, which is closest to Montclair State University.

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