How to get from WTC Cortlandt Station to New York JFK Airport JFK by light rail, subway and train?

From WTC Cortlandt Station to New York JFK Airport JFK by light rail, subway and train

To get from WTC Cortlandt Station to New York JFK Airport JFK in Queens, you’ll need to take one subway line, one train line and one light rail line: take the 1 subway from Wtc Cortlandt station to 34 St-Penn Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RONKONKOMA 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 54 min.

54min
Subway - 1
Train - RONKONKOMA BRANCH
Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
Walk to New York JFK Airport JFK
Leaves from Wtc Cortlandt

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    WTC Cortlandt Station
  • 2
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    Van Cortlandt Park-242 St
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    34 St-Penn Station
    12 min
  • 4
    Train - RONKONKOMA BRANCHRONKONKOMA BRANCH
    Wait for train
    RONKONKOMA BRANCH
    Ronkonkoma
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Jamaica
    20 min
  • 6
    Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
    Wait for light rail
    AIRTRAIN
    Jamaica Station
  • 7
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Terminal 4
    ID 160559
    9 min
  • 8
    Walk to New York JFK Airport JFK
    Walk to
    New York JFK Airport JFK
    190 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from WTC Cortlandt Station to New York JFK Airport JFK by light rail, subway and train via R, CITY TERMINAL ZONE and AIRTRAIN

To get from WTC Cortlandt Station to New York JFK Airport JFK in Queens, you’ll need to take one subway line, one train line and one light rail line: take the R subway from Cortlandt St station to Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CITY TERMINAL ZONE train and finally take the AIRTRAIN light rail from Jamaica station to Terminal 4 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 60 min.

60min
Walk to subway station
Subway - R
Train - CITY TERMINAL ZONE
Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
Walk to New York JFK Airport JFK
Leaves from Cortlandt St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Cortlandt St
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - R
    Wait for subway
    R
    Bay Ridge-95 St
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Atlantic Terminal
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - CITY TERMINAL ZONECITY TERMINAL ZONE
    Wait for train
    CITY TERMINAL ZONE
    Jamaica
  • 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
    Ride to light rail station
    Terminal 4
    ID 160559
    9 min
  • 9
    Walk to New York JFK Airport JFK
    Walk to
    New York JFK Airport JFK
    190 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from WTC Cortlandt Station to New York JFK Airport JFK

The distance between WTC Cortlandt Station, Queens and New York JFK Airport JFK, Queens is approximately 19.51 mi, which can typically be travelled in 54 min. Moovit will show you the directions from WTC Cortlandt Station to New York JFK Airport JFK by light rail, subway 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 WTC Cortlandt Station

WTC Cortlandt Station is located at WTC Cortlandt Station, Queens and the nearest public transit station is Church St & Liberty St.

Subway stations close to WTC Cortlandt Station:

  • Cortlandt St
  • World Trade Center
  • Park Place

Train stations close to WTC Cortlandt Station:

  • World Trade Center

Bus stations close to WTC Cortlandt Station:

  • Church St & Liberty St
  • Church St / Liberty St
  • Trinity Pl North Of Cedar St

Public transit stations close to New York JFK Airport JFK, Queens

New York JFK Airport JFK is located at New York JFK Airport JFK, Queens and the nearest public transit station is JFK Airport/Terminal 8.

Bus stations close to New York JFK Airport JFK:

  • JFK Airport/Terminal 8

Related Routes

Alternative route from WTC Cortlandt Station to New York JFK Airport JFK by light rail, subway and train via R, CITY TERMINAL ZONE and AIRTRAIN

To get from WTC Cortlandt Station to New York JFK Airport JFK in Queens, you’ll need to take one subway line, one train line and one light rail line: take the R subway from Cortlandt St station to Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CITY TERMINAL ZONE train and finally take the AIRTRAIN light rail from Jamaica station to Terminal 4 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 60 min.

60min
Walk to subway station
Subway - R
Train - CITY TERMINAL ZONE
Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
Walk to New York JFK Airport JFK
Leaves from Cortlandt St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Cortlandt St
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - R
    Wait for subway
    R
    Bay Ridge-95 St
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Atlantic Terminal
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - CITY TERMINAL ZONECITY TERMINAL ZONE
    Wait for train
    CITY TERMINAL ZONE
    Jamaica
  • 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
    Ride to light rail station
    Terminal 4
    ID 160559
    9 min
  • 9
    Walk to New York JFK Airport JFK
    Walk to
    New York JFK Airport JFK
    190 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from WTC Cortlandt Station to New York JFK Airport JFK?

    The fastest way takes 54 minutes, using Bus line 1, Bus line RONKONKOMA BRANCH, Bus line AIRTRAIN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from WTC Cortlandt Station to New York JFK Airport JFK?

    The alternative route takes 60 minutes, using Bus line R, Bus line CITY TERMINAL ZONE, Bus line AIRTRAIN.

  • Is there a direct subway between WTC Cortlandt Station and New York JFK Airport JFK?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line, one train line and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 54 min.

  • Which subway line goes from WTC Cortlandt Station to New York JFK Airport JFK?

    The 1 subway line goes from Van Cortlandt Park-242 St station near WTC Cortlandt Station in Manhattan to 34 St-Penn Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one light rail line till 34 St-Penn Station station near New York JFK Airport JFK in Queens.

  • How long does it take to travel from WTC Cortlandt Station to New York JFK Airport JFK by subway, train and light rail?

    The total travel time between WTC Cortlandt Station in Manhattan and New York JFK Airport JFK in Queens by subway, train and light rail is about 54 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near WTC Cortlandt Station to get to New York JFK Airport JFK?

    Get on the 1 subway from the Van Cortlandt Park-242 St station near WTC Cortlandt Station in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between WTC Cortlandt Station and New York JFK Airport JFK?

    Get off the subway at the 34 St-Penn Station station, which is closest to New York JFK Airport JFK in Queens.

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