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How to get from New York JFK Airport JFK to Ridge by bus, light rail and train?

New York JFK Airport JFK to Ridge - Light Rail Schedule

The AIRTRAIN light rail from New York JFK Airport JFK to Ridge usually operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, running every 5-15 min. The trip takes about 2 hr 54 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

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

To get from New York JFK Airport JFK to Ridge in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line: take the AIRTRAIN light rail from Terminal 4 station to Jamaica station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RONKONKOMA BRANCH train and finally take the 58 bus from Brentwood LIRR (58) station to Middle Country Rd/Smith Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 54 min. The bus, light rail and train schedule from New York JFK Airport JFK may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, light rail and train schedule to Ridge on the Moovit app.

174min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
Train - RONKONKOMA BRANCH
Bus - 5858
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 - RONKONKOMA BRANCH
    Wait for train
    RONKONKOMA BRANCH
    Ronkonkoma
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Brentwood
    48 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Brentwood LIRR (58)
    ID 4315
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 5858
    Wait for bus
    58
    Eastbound
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Middle Country Rd/Smith Rd
    Ride to bus station
    Middle Country Rd/Smith Rd
    ID 3919
    82 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from New York JFK Airport JFK to Ridge

The distance between New York JFK Airport JFK, New York - New Jersey and Ridge, New York - New Jersey is approximately 61.83 mi, which can typically be travelled in 174 min. Moovit will show you the directions from New York JFK Airport JFK to Ridge by bus, light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in New York - New Jersey – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Light Rail And Train schedule from New York JFK Airport JFK to Ridge

To check the bus, light rail and train schedule from New York JFK Airport JFK to Ridge using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (New York JFK Airport JFK) and destination (Ridge), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus, light rail and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, 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 bus, light rail and train schedules.

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 174 minutes, using Light Rail line AIRTRAIN, Train line RONKONKOMA BRANCH, Bus line 58.

  • Is there a direct light rail between New York JFK Airport JFK and Ridge?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 54 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from New York JFK Airport JFK to Ridge?

    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 and one bus line till Jamaica station near Ridge in New York - New Jersey.

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

    The total travel time between New York JFK Airport JFK in Queens and Ridge in New York - New Jersey by light rail, train and bus is about 2 hr 54 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near New York JFK Airport JFK to get to Ridge?

    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 Ridge?

    Get off the light rail at the Jamaica stop, which is closest to Ridge in New York - New Jersey.