How to get from Rockefeller Center to New York JFK Airport JFK by light rail and subway?

From Rockefeller Center to New York JFK Airport JFK by light rail and subway

To get from Rockefeller Center to New York JFK Airport JFK in Queens, take the E subway from 5 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 53 min.

53min
Walk to subway station
Subway - E
Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
Walk to New York JFK Airport JFK
Leaves from 5 Av/53 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    5 Av/53 St
    420 yd • 5 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
    28 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

From Rockefeller Center to New York JFK Airport JFK by light rail and train

To get from Rockefeller Center to New York JFK Airport JFK in Queens, take the FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH train from Grand Central Madison 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 51 min.

51min
Walk to train station
Train - FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH
Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
Walk to New York JFK Airport JFK
Leaves from Grand Central Madison

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Grand Central Madison
    420 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH
    Wait for train
    FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH
    Far Rockaway
  • 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
    190 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Rockefeller Center to New York JFK Airport JFK

The distance between Rockefeller Center, Queens and New York JFK Airport JFK, Queens is approximately 16.17 mi, which can typically be travelled in 53 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Rockefeller Center to New York JFK Airport JFK by 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 Rockefeller Center

Rockefeller Center is located at West 50th Street, Queens and the nearest public transit station is 5th Ave & W 51st St.

Subway stations close to Rockefeller Center:

  • 5 Av/53 St
  • 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr
  • 49 St

Train stations close to Rockefeller Center:

  • Grand Central Madison

Bus stations close to Rockefeller Center:

  • 5th Ave & W 51st St
  • 5 Av/W 51 St
  • 5 Av/W 50 St

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 5.

Bus stations close to New York JFK Airport JFK:

  • JFK Airport/Terminal 8

Related Routes

From Rockefeller Center to New York JFK Airport JFK by light rail and train

To get from Rockefeller Center to New York JFK Airport JFK in Queens, take the FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH train from Grand Central Madison 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 51 min.

51min
Walk to train station
Train - FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH
Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
Walk to New York JFK Airport JFK
Leaves from Grand Central Madison

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Grand Central Madison
    420 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH
    Wait for train
    FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH
    Far Rockaway
  • 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
    190 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 53 minutes, using Bus line E, Bus line AIRTRAIN.

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

    The alternative route takes 51 minutes, using Bus line FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH, Bus line AIRTRAIN.

  • Is there a direct subway between Rockefeller Center and New York JFK Airport JFK?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 53 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Rockefeller Center to New York JFK Airport JFK?

    The E subway line goes from 5 Av/53 St station near Rockefeller Center in Manhattan to Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line till Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer station near New York JFK Airport JFK in Queens.

  • How long does it take to travel from Rockefeller Center to New York JFK Airport JFK by subway and light rail?

    The total travel time between Rockefeller Center in Manhattan and New York JFK Airport JFK in Queens by subway and light rail is about 53 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Rockefeller Center to get to New York JFK Airport JFK?

    Get on the E subway from the 5 Av/53 St station near Rockefeller Center in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Rockefeller Center and New York JFK Airport JFK?

    Get off the subway at the Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer station, which is closest to New York JFK Airport JFK in Queens.

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