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

From Madison Square Garden Center to New York JFK Airport JFK by light rail and train

To get from Madison Square Garden Center to New York JFK Airport JFK in Queens, take the PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH train from 34 St-Penn Station station to Jamaica station. Next, take the AIRTRAIN light rail from Jamaica station to Terminal 4 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 42 min.

42min
Train - PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH
Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
Walk to New York JFK Airport JFK
Leaves from 34 St-Penn Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Madison Square Garden Center
  • 2
    Train - PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH
    Wait for train
    PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH
    Huntington
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Jamaica
    21 min
  • 4
    Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
    Wait for light rail
    AIRTRAIN
    Jamaica Station
  • 5
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Terminal 4
    ID 160559
    9 min
  • 6
    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 Madison Square Garden Center to New York JFK Airport JFK by light rail and train via RONKONKOMA BRANCH and AIRTRAIN

To get from Madison Square Garden Center to New York JFK Airport JFK in Queens, take the RONKONKOMA BRANCH train from 34 St-Penn Station station to Jamaica station. Next, take the AIRTRAIN light rail from Jamaica station to Terminal 4 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 36 min.

36min
Train - RONKONKOMA BRANCH
Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
Walk to New York JFK Airport JFK
Leaves from 34 St-Penn Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Madison Square Garden Center
  • 2
    Train - RONKONKOMA BRANCH
    Wait for train
    RONKONKOMA BRANCH
    Ronkonkoma
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Jamaica
    20 min
  • 4
    Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
    Wait for light rail
    AIRTRAIN
    Jamaica Station
  • 5
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Terminal 4
    ID 160559
    9 min
  • 6
    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 Madison Square Garden Center to New York JFK Airport JFK

The distance between Madison Square Garden Center, Queens and New York JFK Airport JFK, Queens is approximately 16.59 mi, which can typically be travelled in 42 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Madison Square Garden Center to New York JFK Airport JFK by light rail 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 Madison Square Garden Center

Madison Square Garden Center is located at Madison Square Garden Center, Queens and the nearest public transit station is 34 St-Penn Station.

Subway stations close to Madison Square Garden Center:

  • 34 St-Penn Station
  • 34 St-Herald Sq
  • 28 St

Train stations close to Madison Square Garden Center:

  • 34 St-Penn Station
  • 33rd Street

Bus stations close to Madison Square Garden Center:

  • 8 Av/W 34 St
  • W 34 St/8 Av
  • 8 Av/W 31 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 Terminal 4.

Bus stations close to New York JFK Airport JFK:

  • JFK Airport/Terminal 8

Alternative route from Madison Square Garden Center to New York JFK Airport JFK by light rail and train via RONKONKOMA BRANCH and AIRTRAIN

To get from Madison Square Garden Center to New York JFK Airport JFK in Queens, take the RONKONKOMA BRANCH train from 34 St-Penn Station station to Jamaica station. Next, take the AIRTRAIN light rail from Jamaica station to Terminal 4 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 36 min.

36min
Train - RONKONKOMA BRANCH
Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
Walk to New York JFK Airport JFK
Leaves from 34 St-Penn Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Madison Square Garden Center
  • 2
    Train - RONKONKOMA BRANCH
    Wait for train
    RONKONKOMA BRANCH
    Ronkonkoma
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Jamaica
    20 min
  • 4
    Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
    Wait for light rail
    AIRTRAIN
    Jamaica Station
  • 5
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Terminal 4
    ID 160559
    9 min
  • 6
    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 Madison Square Garden Center to New York JFK Airport JFK?

    The fastest way takes 42 minutes, using Bus line PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH, Bus line AIRTRAIN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Madison Square Garden Center to New York JFK Airport JFK?

    The alternative route takes 36 minutes, using Bus line RONKONKOMA BRANCH, Bus line AIRTRAIN.

  • Is there a direct train between Madison Square Garden Center and New York JFK Airport JFK?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 42 min.

  • Which train line goes from Madison Square Garden Center to New York JFK Airport JFK?

    The PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH train line goes from Huntington station near Madison Square Garden Center in Manhattan to Jamaica station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line till Jamaica station near New York JFK Airport JFK in Queens.

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

    The total travel time between Madison Square Garden Center in Manhattan and New York JFK Airport JFK in Queens by train and light rail is about 42 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Madison Square Garden Center to get to New York JFK Airport JFK?

    Get on the PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH train from the Huntington station near Madison Square Garden Center in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Madison Square Garden Center and New York JFK Airport JFK?

    Get off the train at the Jamaica station, which is closest to New York JFK Airport JFK in Queens.