How to get from New York JFK Airport JFK to New York Public Library Main Branch by light rail and train?

From New York JFK Airport JFK to New York Public Library Main Branch by light rail and train

To get from New York JFK Airport JFK to New York Public Library Main Branch in Manhattan, take the AIRTRAIN light rail from Terminal 4 station to Jamaica station. Next, take the PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH train from Jamaica station to Grand Central Madison station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 51 min. The light rail and train schedule from New York JFK Airport JFK may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and train schedule to New York Public Library Main Branch on the Moovit app.

51min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
Train - PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH
Walk to New York Public Library Main Branch
Leaves from Terminal 4

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Terminal 4
    ID 160559
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
    Wait for light rail
    AIRTRAIN
    Jamaica Station
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Jamaica
    12 min
  • 4
    Train - PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH
    Wait for train
    PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH
    Grand Central
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Grand Central Madison
    19 min
  • 6
    Walk to New York Public Library Main Branch
    Walk to
    New York Public Library Main Branch
    280 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
The Most Popular Urban Mobility App in New York - New Jersey.
All local mobility options in one app

Public transit directions from New York JFK Airport JFK to New York Public Library Main Branch

The distance between New York JFK Airport JFK, Manhattan and New York Public Library Main Branch, Manhattan is approximately 16.53 mi, which can typically be travelled in 51 min. Moovit will show you the directions from New York JFK Airport JFK to New York Public Library Main Branch by light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manhattan – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Light Rail And Train schedule from New York JFK Airport JFK to New York Public Library Main Branch

To check the light rail and train schedule from New York JFK Airport JFK to New York Public Library Main Branch using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (New York JFK Airport JFK) and destination (New York Public Library Main Branch), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available light rail and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each light rail and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest light rail and train schedules.

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from New York JFK Airport JFK to New York Public Library Main Branch?

    The fastest way takes 51 minutes, using Light Rail line AIRTRAIN, Train line PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH.

  • Is there a direct light rail between New York JFK Airport JFK and New York Public Library Main Branch?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 51 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from New York JFK Airport JFK to New York Public Library Main Branch?

    The AIRTRAIN light rail line goes from Terminal 4 station near New York JFK Airport JFK in Queens to Jamaica station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Jamaica station near New York Public Library Main Branch in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from New York JFK Airport JFK to New York Public Library Main Branch by light rail and train?

    The total travel time between New York JFK Airport JFK in Queens and New York Public Library Main Branch in Manhattan by light rail and train is about 51 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near New York JFK Airport JFK to get to New York Public Library Main Branch?

    Get on the AIRTRAIN light rail from the Terminal 4 station near New York JFK Airport JFK in Queens.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between New York JFK Airport JFK and New York Public Library Main Branch?

    Get off the light rail at the Jamaica station, which is closest to New York Public Library Main Branch in Manhattan.

Popular Routes