How to get from United Nations Plaza NY USA to New York JFK Airport JFK by bus, light rail and train?

By bus, light rail and train

To get from United Nations Plaza NY USA to New York JFK Airport JFK in Queens, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one light rail line: take the M50 bus from E 49 St/1 Av station to E 49 St/Madison Av station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FAR ROCKAWAY 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 57 min.

57min
Walk to bus station
Bus - M50M50
Train - FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH
Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
Walk to New York JFK Airport JFK
Leaves from E 49 St/1 Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    E 49 St/1 Av
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - M50M50
    Wait for bus
    M50
    West Side 42 St Pier Crosstown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    E 49 St/Madison Av
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Grand Central Madison
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCHFAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH
    Wait for train
    FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH
    Far Rockaway
  • 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

By light rail and subway

To get from United Nations Plaza NY USA to New York JFK Airport JFK in Queens, take the E subway from Lexington Av/53 St station to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-Jfk Airport station. Next, take the AIRTRAIN light rail from Jamaica station to Terminal 4 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 59 min.

59min
Walk to subway station
Subway - E
Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
Walk to New York JFK Airport JFK
Leaves from Lexington Av/53 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Lexington Av/53 St
    820 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Subway - E
    Wait for subway
    E
    Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-Jfk Airport
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Jamaica
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
    Wait for light rail
    AIRTRAIN
    Jamaica Station
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Terminal 4
    ID 160559
    9 min
  • 7
    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 United Nations Plaza NY USA to New York JFK Airport JFK

The distance between United Nations Plaza NY USA, Queens and New York JFK Airport JFK, Queens is approximately 16.69 mi, which can typically be travelled in 57 min. Moovit will show you the directions from United Nations Plaza NY USA to New York JFK Airport JFK by bus, 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 United Nations Plaza NY USA

United Nations Plaza NY USA is located at United Nations Plaza NY USA, Queens and the nearest public transit station is 49 St/1 Av.

Subway stations close to United Nations Plaza NY USA:

  • 51 St
  • Lexington Av/53 St
  • Grand Central-42 St

Train stations close to United Nations Plaza NY USA:

  • Grand Central Madison
  • Grand Central

Bus stations close to United Nations Plaza NY USA:

  • 49 St/1 Av
  • E 49 St/1 Av
  • 1 Av/Mitchell Pl

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

By light rail and subway

To get from United Nations Plaza NY USA to New York JFK Airport JFK in Queens, take the E subway from Lexington Av/53 St station to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-Jfk Airport station. Next, take the AIRTRAIN light rail from Jamaica station to Terminal 4 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 59 min.

59min
Walk to subway station
Subway - E
Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
Walk to New York JFK Airport JFK
Leaves from Lexington Av/53 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Lexington Av/53 St
    820 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Subway - E
    Wait for subway
    E
    Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-Jfk Airport
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Jamaica
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
    Wait for light rail
    AIRTRAIN
    Jamaica Station
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Terminal 4
    ID 160559
    9 min
  • 7
    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 United Nations Plaza NY USA to New York JFK Airport JFK?

    The fastest way takes 57 minutes, using Bus line M50, Bus line FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH, Bus line AIRTRAIN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from United Nations Plaza NY USA to New York JFK Airport JFK?

    The alternative route takes 59 minutes, using Bus line E, Bus line AIRTRAIN.

  • Is there a direct bus between United Nations Plaza NY USA and New York JFK Airport JFK?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one train line and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 57 min.

  • Which bus line goes from United Nations Plaza NY USA to New York JFK Airport JFK?

    The M50 bus line goes from E 49 St/1 Av station near United Nations Plaza NY USA in Manhattan to West Side 42 St Pier Crosstown station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one light rail line till West Side 42 St Pier Crosstown station near New York JFK Airport JFK in Queens.

  • How long does it take to travel from United Nations Plaza NY USA to New York JFK Airport JFK by bus, train and light rail?

    The total travel time between United Nations Plaza NY USA in Manhattan and New York JFK Airport JFK in Queens by bus, train and light rail is about 57 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near United Nations Plaza NY USA to get to New York JFK Airport JFK?

    Get on the M50 bus from the E 49 St/1 Av stop near United Nations Plaza NY USA in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between United Nations Plaza NY USA and New York JFK Airport JFK?

    Get off the bus at the West Side 42 St Pier Crosstown station, which is closest to New York JFK Airport JFK in Queens.

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