How to get from Highlands to New York JFK Airport JFK by bus, light rail and subway?

From Highlands to New York JFK Airport JFK by bus, light rail and subway

To get from Highlands to New York JFK Airport JFK in Queens, you’ll need to take one bus line, one subway line and one light rail line: take the 602 bus from Rt-36 at Waterwitch Ave station to Port Authority Bus Terminal 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 2 hr 47 min.

167min
Walk to bus stationBus - 602
Bus - 602
Subway - E
Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
Walk to New York JFK Airport JFK
Leaves from Rt-36 at Waterwitch Ave
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rt-36 at Waterwitch Ave
    ID 24653
    630 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 602
    Wait for bus
    602
    Route 36 to Port Authority - Long Branch, Keansburg, Middle Road
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    96 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal
    80 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
    33 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

From Highlands to New York JFK Airport JFK by bus, light rail and train

To get from Highlands 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 602 bus from Rt-36 at Waterwitch Ave station to Port Authority Bus Terminal 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 2 hr 47 min.

167min
Walk to bus stationBus - 602
Bus - 602
Train - BABYLON BRANCH
Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
Walk to New York JFK Airport JFK
Leaves from Rt-36 at Waterwitch Ave
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rt-36 at Waterwitch Ave
    ID 24653
    630 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 602
    Wait for bus
    602
    Route 36 to Port Authority - Long Branch, Keansburg, Middle Road
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    96 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    0.57 mi • 12 min
  • 5
    Train - BABYLON BRANCH
    Wait for train
    BABYLON BRANCH
    Babylon
  • 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
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Public transit directions from Highlands to New York JFK Airport JFK
The distance between Highlands, Queens and New York JFK Airport JFK, Queens is approximately 70.9 mi, which can typically be travelled in 167 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Highlands to New York JFK Airport JFK by bus, light rail and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Queens – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transit stations close to Highlands

Highlands is located at Sea Drift Avenue, Queens and the nearest public transit station is Highlands.

Bus stations close to Highlands:

  • Center Ave at Avenue D
  • Ridge Rd at Center St#

Ferry stations close to Highlands:

  • Highlands
  • Atlantic Highlands
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 JFK Airport/Terminal 8.

Bus stations close to New York JFK Airport JFK:

  • JFK Airport/Terminal 8
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From Highlands to New York JFK Airport JFK by bus, light rail and train

To get from Highlands 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 602 bus from Rt-36 at Waterwitch Ave station to Port Authority Bus Terminal 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 2 hr 47 min.

167min
Walk to bus stationBus - 602
Bus - 602
Train - BABYLON BRANCH
Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
Walk to New York JFK Airport JFK
Leaves from Rt-36 at Waterwitch Ave
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rt-36 at Waterwitch Ave
    ID 24653
    630 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 602
    Wait for bus
    602
    Route 36 to Port Authority - Long Branch, Keansburg, Middle Road
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    96 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    0.57 mi • 12 min
  • 5
    Train - BABYLON BRANCH
    Wait for train
    BABYLON BRANCH
    Babylon
  • 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
Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 167 minutes, using Bus line 602, Bus line E, Bus line AIRTRAIN.

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

    The alternative route takes 167 minutes, using Bus line 602, Bus line BABYLON BRANCH, Bus line AIRTRAIN.

  • Is there a direct bus between Highlands and New York JFK Airport JFK?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one subway line and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 47 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Highlands to New York JFK Airport JFK?

    The 602 bus line goes from Rt-36 at Waterwitch Ave station near Highlands in Highlands, Nj to Route 36 to Port Authority - Long Branch, Keansburg, Middle Road station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one light rail line till Route 36 to Port Authority - Long Branch, Keansburg, Middle Road station near New York JFK Airport JFK in Queens.

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

    The total travel time between Highlands in Highlands, Nj and New York JFK Airport JFK in Queens by bus, subway and light rail is about 2 hr 47 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Highlands to get to New York JFK Airport JFK?

    Get on the 602 bus from the Rt-36 at Waterwitch Ave stop near Highlands in Highlands, Nj.

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

    Get off the bus at the Route 36 to Port Authority - Long Branch, Keansburg, Middle Road station, which is closest to New York JFK Airport JFK in Queens.

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