How to get from New York JFK Airport JFK to Riverside Station by light rail and train?

From New York JFK Airport JFK to Riverside Station by light rail and train

To get from New York JFK Airport JFK to Riverside Station in Greenwich, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 train lines: take the AIRTRAIN light rail from Terminal 4 station to Jamaica station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BABYLON BRANCH train and finally take the 3 train from Grand Central station to Riverside station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 56 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 Riverside Station on the Moovit app.

116min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
Train - BABYLON BRANCH
Train - 3
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 - BABYLON BRANCH
    Wait for train
    BABYLON BRANCH
    Grand Central
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Grand Central Madison
    18 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Grand Central
  • 7
    Train - 33
    Wait for train
    3
    1316#| Stamford
  • 8
    Ride to train station Riverside
    Ride to train station
    Riverside
    60 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from New York JFK Airport JFK to Riverside Station

The distance between New York JFK Airport JFK, Greenwich and Riverside Station, Greenwich is approximately 46.55 mi, which can typically be travelled in 116 min. Moovit will show you the directions from New York JFK Airport JFK to Riverside Station by light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Greenwich – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Light Rail And Train schedule from New York JFK Airport JFK to Riverside Station

To check the light rail and train schedule from New York JFK Airport JFK to Riverside Station using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (New York JFK Airport JFK) and destination (Riverside Station), 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.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 116 minutes, using Light Rail line AIRTRAIN, Train line BABYLON BRANCH, Train line 3.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 56 min.

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

    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 2 train lines till Jamaica station near Riverside Station in Greenwich.

  • How long does it take to travel from New York JFK Airport JFK to Riverside Station by light rail and train?

    The total travel time between New York JFK Airport JFK in Queens and Riverside Station in Greenwich by light rail and train is about 1 hr 56 min.

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

    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 Riverside Station?

    Get off the light rail at the Jamaica station, which is closest to Riverside Station in Greenwich.

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