How to get from Orange NJ USA to New York JFK Airport JFK by light rail and train?

By light rail and train

To get from Orange NJ USA to New York JFK Airport JFK in Queens, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one light rail line: take the MEL train from Orange station to 34 St-Penn Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BABYLON 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 19 min.

79min
Walk to train station
Train - MEL
Train - BABYLON BRANCH
Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
Walk to New York JFK Airport JFK
Leaves from Orange
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Orange
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - MELMEL
    Wait for train
    MEL
    #6320| New York Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    30 min
  • 4
    Train - BABYLON BRANCH
    Wait for train
    BABYLON BRANCH
    Babylon
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Jamaica
    21 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 by light rail and train via MEL, RONKONKOMA BRANCH and AIRTRAIN

To get from Orange NJ USA to New York JFK Airport JFK in Queens, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one light rail line: take the MEL train from Orange 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 33 min.

93min
Walk to train station
Train - MEL
Train - RONKONKOMA BRANCH
Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
Walk to New York JFK Airport JFK
Leaves from Orange
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Orange
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - MELMEL
    Wait for train
    MEL
    #6320| New York Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    30 min
  • 4
    Train - RONKONKOMA 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
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Public transit directions from Orange NJ USA to New York JFK Airport JFK
The distance between Orange NJ USA, Queens and New York JFK Airport JFK, Queens is approximately 30.84 mi, which can typically be travelled in 79 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Orange NJ USA 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 Orange NJ USA

Orange NJ USA is located at Orange NJ USA, Queens and the nearest public transit station is South Day St at Freeway Drive West.

Train stations close to Orange NJ USA:

  • Highland Avenue
  • East Orange
  • Orange

Bus stations close to Orange NJ USA:

  • South Day St at Freeway Drive West
  • Rr Place at Essex Ave/S Day St
  • South Day St at Freeway Drive East
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
Related Routes

Alternative route by light rail and train via MEL, RONKONKOMA BRANCH and AIRTRAIN

To get from Orange NJ USA to New York JFK Airport JFK in Queens, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one light rail line: take the MEL train from Orange 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 33 min.

93min
Walk to train station
Train - MEL
Train - RONKONKOMA BRANCH
Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
Walk to New York JFK Airport JFK
Leaves from Orange
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Orange
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - MELMEL
    Wait for train
    MEL
    #6320| New York Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    30 min
  • 4
    Train - RONKONKOMA 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
Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Orange NJ USA to New York JFK Airport JFK?

    The fastest way takes 79 minutes, using Bus line MEL, Bus line BABYLON BRANCH, Bus line AIRTRAIN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Orange NJ USA to New York JFK Airport JFK?

    The alternative route takes 93 minutes, using Bus line MEL, Bus line RONKONKOMA BRANCH, Bus line AIRTRAIN.

  • Is there a direct train between Orange NJ USA and New York JFK Airport JFK?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 19 min.

  • Which train line goes from Orange NJ USA to New York JFK Airport JFK?

    The MEL train line goes from Orange station near Orange NJ USA in City Of Orange, Nj to #6320| New York Penn Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one light rail line till #6320| New York Penn Station station near New York JFK Airport JFK in Queens.

  • How long does it take to travel from Orange NJ USA to New York JFK Airport JFK by train and light rail?

    The total travel time between Orange NJ USA in City Of Orange, Nj and New York JFK Airport JFK in Queens by train and light rail is about 1 hr 19 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Orange NJ USA to get to New York JFK Airport JFK?

    Get on the MEL train from the Orange station near Orange NJ USA in City Of Orange, Nj.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Orange NJ USA and New York JFK Airport JFK?

    Get off the train at the #6320| New York Penn Station station, which is closest to New York JFK Airport JFK in Queens.

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