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

By light rail and train

To get from Islip to New York JFK Airport JFK in Queens, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one light rail line: take the MONTAUK BRANCH train from Islip station to Babylon 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 17 min.

77min
Walk to train station
Train - MONTAUK BRANCH
Train - BABYLON BRANCH
Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
Walk to New York JFK Airport JFK
Leaves from Islip

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Islip
    590 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - MONTAUK BRANCHMONTAUK BRANCH
    Wait for train
    MONTAUK BRANCH
    Babylon
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Babylon
    11 min
  • 4
    Train - BABYLON BRANCHBABYLON BRANCH
    Wait for train
    BABYLON BRANCH
    Penn Station
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Jamaica
    38 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

By bus, light rail and train

To get from Islip 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 2 bus from Islip Town Hall station to Babylon LIRR 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 44 min.

104min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 22
Train - BABYLON BRANCH
Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
Walk to New York JFK Airport JFK
Leaves from Islip Town Hall

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Islip Town Hall
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Amityville Railroad Via Montauk Highway
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Babylon LIRR
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Babylon
    100 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - BABYLON BRANCHBABYLON BRANCH
    Wait for train
    BABYLON BRANCH
    Penn Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Jamaica
    51 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
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Public transit directions from Islip to New York JFK Airport JFK

The distance between Islip, Queens and New York JFK Airport JFK, Queens is approximately 39.04 mi, which can typically be travelled in 77 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Islip 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 Islip

Islip is located at Islip, Queens and the nearest public transit station is Islip Town Hall.

Bus stations close to Islip:

  • Islip Town Hall
  • Islip Avenue
  • Smith Avenue

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

By bus, light rail and train

To get from Islip 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 2 bus from Islip Town Hall station to Babylon LIRR 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 44 min.

104min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 22
Train - BABYLON BRANCH
Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
Walk to New York JFK Airport JFK
Leaves from Islip Town Hall

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Islip Town Hall
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Amityville Railroad Via Montauk Highway
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Babylon LIRR
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Babylon
    100 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - BABYLON BRANCHBABYLON BRANCH
    Wait for train
    BABYLON BRANCH
    Penn Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Jamaica
    51 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 77 minutes, using Bus line MONTAUK BRANCH, Bus line BABYLON BRANCH, Bus line AIRTRAIN.

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

    The alternative route takes 104 minutes, using Bus line 2, Bus line BABYLON BRANCH, Bus line AIRTRAIN.

  • Is there a direct train between Islip 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 17 min.

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

    The MONTAUK BRANCH train line goes from Islip station near Islip in New York - New Jersey to Babylon station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one light rail line till Babylon station near New York JFK Airport JFK in Queens.

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

    The total travel time between Islip in New York - New Jersey and New York JFK Airport JFK in Queens by train and light rail is about 1 hr 17 min.

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

    Get on the MONTAUK BRANCH train from the Islip station near Islip in New York - New Jersey.

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

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

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