How to get from Kips Bay to New York JFK Airport JFK by light rail and train?

By light rail and train

To get from Kips Bay to New York JFK Airport JFK in Queens, take the BABYLON 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 1 hr 9 min.

69min
Walk to train station
Train - BABYLON BRANCH
Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
Walk to New York JFK Airport JFK
Leaves from 34 St-Penn Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    1.05 mi • 22 min
  • 2
    Train - BABYLON BRANCHBABYLON BRANCH
    Wait for train
    BABYLON BRANCH
    Babylon
  • 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
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by light rail and train via FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH and AIRTRAIN

To get from Kips Bay to New York JFK Airport JFK in Queens, take the FAR ROCKAWAY 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 1 hr 7 min.

67min
Walk to train station
Train - FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH
Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
Walk to New York JFK Airport JFK
Leaves from 34 St-Penn Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    1.05 mi • 22 min
  • 2
    Train - FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCHFAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH
    Wait for train
    FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH
    Far Rockaway
  • 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
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Kips Bay to New York JFK Airport JFK

The distance between Kips Bay, Queens and New York JFK Airport JFK, Queens is approximately 17.66 mi, which can typically be travelled in 69 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Kips Bay 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 Kips Bay

Kips Bay is located at Kips Bay, Queens and the nearest public transit station is E 29 St/2 Av.

Subway stations close to Kips Bay:

  • 28 St
  • 33 St
  • 23 St

Bus stations close to Kips Bay:

  • E 29 St/2 Av
  • E 29 St/1 Av
  • 1 Av/E 28 St

Ferry stations close to Kips Bay:

  • East 34. St
  • East 34th Street

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 Terminals 1 & 2.

Bus stations close to New York JFK Airport JFK:

  • JFK Airport/Terminal 8

Related Routes

Alternative route by light rail and train via FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH and AIRTRAIN

To get from Kips Bay to New York JFK Airport JFK in Queens, take the FAR ROCKAWAY 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 1 hr 7 min.

67min
Walk to train station
Train - FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH
Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
Walk to New York JFK Airport JFK
Leaves from 34 St-Penn Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    1.05 mi • 22 min
  • 2
    Train - FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCHFAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH
    Wait for train
    FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH
    Far Rockaway
  • 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
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Kips Bay to New York JFK Airport JFK?

    The fastest way takes 69 minutes, using Bus line BABYLON BRANCH, Bus line AIRTRAIN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Kips Bay to New York JFK Airport JFK?

    The alternative route takes 67 minutes, using Bus line FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH, Bus line AIRTRAIN.

  • Is there a direct train between Kips Bay 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 1 hr 9 min.

  • Which train line goes from Kips Bay to New York JFK Airport JFK?

    The BABYLON BRANCH train line goes from 34 St-Penn Station station near Kips Bay in Manhattan to Babylon station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line till New York JFK Airport JFK station near New York JFK Airport JFK in Queens.

  • How long does it take to travel from Kips Bay to New York JFK Airport JFK by train and light rail?

    The total travel time between Kips Bay in Manhattan and New York JFK Airport JFK in Queens by train and light rail is about 1 hr 9 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Kips Bay to get to New York JFK Airport JFK?

    Get on the BABYLON BRANCH train from the 34 St-Penn Station station near Kips Bay in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Kips Bay and New York JFK Airport JFK?

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

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