How to get from Roosevelt Island to New York JFK Airport JFK by light rail, subway and train?

By light rail, subway and train

To get from Roosevelt Island 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 C subway from 86 St 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 1 hr 6 min.

66min
Walk to subway station
Subway - C
Train - RONKONKOMA BRANCH
Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
Walk to New York JFK Airport JFK
Leaves from 86 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    86 St
    610 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Subway - C
    Wait for subway
    C
    Euclid Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    34 St-Penn Station
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - RONKONKOMA BRANCHRONKONKOMA BRANCH
    Wait for train
    RONKONKOMA BRANCH
    Ronkonkoma
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Jamaica
    20 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

By light rail and subway

To get from Roosevelt Island to New York JFK Airport JFK in Queens, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one light rail line: take the B subway from 86 St station to 7 Av station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the E subway and finally take the AIRTRAIN light rail from Jamaica station to Terminal 4 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 15 min.

75min
Walk to subway station
Subway - B
Subway - E
Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
Walk to New York JFK Airport JFK
Leaves from 86 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    86 St
    610 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Subway - B
    Wait for subway
    B
    Brighton Beach
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    7 Av
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    7 Av
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - E
    Wait for subway
    E
    Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-Jfk Airport
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Jamaica
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
    Wait for light rail
    AIRTRAIN
    Jamaica Station
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Terminal 4
    ID 160559
    9 min
  • 10
    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 Roosevelt Island to New York JFK Airport JFK

The distance between Roosevelt Island, Queens and New York JFK Airport JFK, Queens is approximately 19.66 mi, which can typically be travelled in 66 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Roosevelt Island 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 Roosevelt Island

Roosevelt Island is located at Roosevelt Island, Queens and the nearest public transit station is Central Park West/W 86 St.

Subway stations close to Roosevelt Island:

  • 86 St
  • 81 St-Museum Of Natural History
  • 96 St

Bus stations close to Roosevelt Island:

  • Central Park West/W 86 St
  • Central Park West/W 84 St
  • W 86 St/Central Park West

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 5.

Bus stations close to New York JFK Airport JFK:

  • JFK Airport/Terminal 8

Related Routes

By light rail and subway

To get from Roosevelt Island to New York JFK Airport JFK in Queens, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one light rail line: take the B subway from 86 St station to 7 Av station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the E subway and finally take the AIRTRAIN light rail from Jamaica station to Terminal 4 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 15 min.

75min
Walk to subway station
Subway - B
Subway - E
Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
Walk to New York JFK Airport JFK
Leaves from 86 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    86 St
    610 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Subway - B
    Wait for subway
    B
    Brighton Beach
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    7 Av
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    7 Av
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - E
    Wait for subway
    E
    Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-Jfk Airport
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Jamaica
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
    Wait for light rail
    AIRTRAIN
    Jamaica Station
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Terminal 4
    ID 160559
    9 min
  • 10
    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 Roosevelt Island to New York JFK Airport JFK?

    The fastest way takes 66 minutes, using Bus line C, Bus line RONKONKOMA BRANCH, Bus line AIRTRAIN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Roosevelt Island to New York JFK Airport JFK?

    The alternative route takes 75 minutes, using Bus line B, Bus line E, Bus line AIRTRAIN.

  • Is there a direct subway between Roosevelt Island 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 1 hr 6 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Roosevelt Island to New York JFK Airport JFK?

    The C subway line goes from 86 St station near Roosevelt Island in Manhattan to Euclid Av station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one light rail line till Euclid Av station near New York JFK Airport JFK in Queens.

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

    The total travel time between Roosevelt Island in Manhattan and New York JFK Airport JFK in Queens by subway, train and light rail is about 1 hr 6 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Roosevelt Island to get to New York JFK Airport JFK?

    Get on the C subway from the 86 St station near Roosevelt Island in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Roosevelt Island and New York JFK Airport JFK?

    Get off the subway at the Euclid Av station, which is closest to New York JFK Airport JFK in Queens.

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