How to get from New York JFK Airport JFK to Riu Plaza New York Times Square by light rail, subway and train?

From New York JFK Airport JFK to Riu Plaza New York Times Square by light rail, subway and train

To get from New York JFK Airport JFK to Riu Plaza New York Times Square in Manhattan, you’ll need to take one light rail line, one train line and one subway line: take the AIRTRAIN light rail from Terminal 4 station to Jamaica station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH train and finally take the 3 subway from 34 St-Penn Station station to Times Sq-42 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 54 min.

54min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
Train - FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH
Subway - 3
Walk to Riu Plaza New York Times Square
Leaves from Terminal 4

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Terminal 4
    ID 160559
    190 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 - FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH
    Wait for train
    FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH
    Penn Station
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    18 min
  • 6
    Subway - 3
    Wait for subway
    3
    Harlem-148 St
  • 7
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    1 min
  • 8
    Walk to Riu Plaza New York Times Square
    Walk to
    Riu Plaza New York Times Square
    West 46th Street
    190 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From New York JFK Airport JFK to Riu Plaza New York Times Square by bus, light rail and train

To get from New York JFK Airport JFK to Riu Plaza New York Times Square in Manhattan, 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 FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH train and finally take the M20 bus from 8 Av/W 31 St station to 8 Av/W 46 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 58 min.

58min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
Train - FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH
Bus - M20M20
Leaves from Terminal 4

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Terminal 4
    ID 160559
    190 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 - FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH
    Wait for train
    FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH
    Penn Station
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    18 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    8 Av/W 31 St
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - M20M20
    Wait for bus
    M20
    Lincoln Center 66 St Via 8 Av
  • 8
    Ride to bus station 8 Av/W 46 St
    Ride to bus station
    8 Av/W 46 St
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from New York JFK Airport JFK to Riu Plaza New York Times Square

The distance between New York JFK Airport JFK, Manhattan and Riu Plaza New York Times Square, Manhattan is approximately 17.47 mi, which can typically be travelled in 54 min. Moovit will show you the directions from New York JFK Airport JFK to Riu Plaza New York Times Square by light rail, subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manhattan – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Riu Plaza New York Times Square, Manhattan

Riu Plaza New York Times Square is located at West 46th Street, Manhattan and the nearest public transit station is W 49 St/7 Av.

Subway stations close to Riu Plaza New York Times Square:

  • 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal
  • 49 St
  • 50 St

Bus stations close to Riu Plaza New York Times Square:

  • W 49 St/7 Av
  • 7 Av/W 44 St
  • W 43 St/9 Av

Related Routes

From New York JFK Airport JFK to Riu Plaza New York Times Square by bus, light rail and train

To get from New York JFK Airport JFK to Riu Plaza New York Times Square in Manhattan, 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 FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH train and finally take the M20 bus from 8 Av/W 31 St station to 8 Av/W 46 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 58 min.

58min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
Train - FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH
Bus - M20M20
Leaves from Terminal 4

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Terminal 4
    ID 160559
    190 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 - FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH
    Wait for train
    FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH
    Penn Station
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    18 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    8 Av/W 31 St
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - M20M20
    Wait for bus
    M20
    Lincoln Center 66 St Via 8 Av
  • 8
    Ride to bus station 8 Av/W 46 St
    Ride to bus station
    8 Av/W 46 St
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from New York JFK Airport JFK to Riu Plaza New York Times Square?

    The fastest way takes 54 minutes, using Bus line AIRTRAIN, Bus line FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH, Bus line 3.

  • What is the alternative route to get from New York JFK Airport JFK to Riu Plaza New York Times Square?

    The alternative route takes 58 minutes, using Bus line AIRTRAIN, Bus line FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH, Bus line M20.

  • Is there a direct light rail between New York JFK Airport JFK and Riu Plaza New York Times Square?

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

  • Which light rail line goes from New York JFK Airport JFK to Riu Plaza New York Times Square?

    The AIRTRAIN light rail line goes from Terminal 4 station near New York JFK Airport JFK in Queens to Jamaica Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one subway line till Jamaica Station station near Riu Plaza New York Times Square in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from New York JFK Airport JFK to Riu Plaza New York Times Square by light rail, train and subway?

    The total travel time between New York JFK Airport JFK in Queens and Riu Plaza New York Times Square in Manhattan by light rail, train and subway is about 54 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near New York JFK Airport JFK to get to Riu Plaza New York Times Square?

    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 Riu Plaza New York Times Square?

    Get off the light rail at the Jamaica Station station, which is closest to Riu Plaza New York Times Square in Manhattan.