How to get from JFK Airport Terminal 4 to Rockefeller Center by light rail and subway?

JFK Airport Terminal 4 to Rockefeller Center - Light Rail Schedule

The AIRTRAIN light rail from JFK Airport Terminal 4 to Rockefeller Center usually operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, running every 5-15 min. The trip takes about 1 hr, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From JFK Airport Terminal 4 to Rockefeller Center by light rail and subway

To get from JFK Airport Terminal 4 to Rockefeller Center in Manhattan, take the AIRTRAIN light rail from Terminal 4 station to Jamaica station. Next, take the E subway from Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-Jfk Airport station to 50 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 60 min. The light rail and subway schedule from JFK Airport Terminal 4 may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and subway schedule to Rockefeller Center on the Moovit app.

60min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
Subway - E
Walk to Rockefeller Center
Leaves from Terminal 4

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Terminal 4
    ID 160559
    280 yd • 4 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
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-Jfk Airport
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - E
    Wait for subway
    E
    World Trade Center
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    50 St
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to Rockefeller Center
    Walk to
    Rockefeller Center
    319 W 48th St
    80 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from JFK Airport Terminal 4 to Rockefeller Center

The distance between JFK Airport Terminal 4, Manhattan and Rockefeller Center, Manhattan is approximately 17.06 mi, which can typically be travelled in 60 min. Moovit will show you the directions from JFK Airport Terminal 4 to Rockefeller Center by light rail and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manhattan – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Light Rail And Subway schedule from JFK Airport Terminal 4 to Rockefeller Center

To check the light rail and subway schedule from JFK Airport Terminal 4 to Rockefeller Center using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (JFK Airport Terminal 4) and destination (Rockefeller Center), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available light rail and subway routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each light rail and subway, 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 subway schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from JFK Airport Terminal 4 to Rockefeller Center?

    The fastest way takes 60 minutes, using Light Rail line AIRTRAIN, Subway line E.

  • Is there a direct light rail between JFK Airport Terminal 4 and Rockefeller Center?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 60 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from JFK Airport Terminal 4 to Rockefeller Center?

    The AIRTRAIN light rail line goes from Terminal 4 station near JFK Airport Terminal 4 in Queens to Jamaica station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till Jamaica station near Rockefeller Center in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from JFK Airport Terminal 4 to Rockefeller Center by light rail and subway?

    The total travel time between JFK Airport Terminal 4 in Queens and Rockefeller Center in Manhattan by light rail and subway is about 60 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near JFK Airport Terminal 4 to get to Rockefeller Center?

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

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between JFK Airport Terminal 4 and Rockefeller Center?

    Get off the light rail at the Jamaica station, which is closest to Rockefeller Center in Manhattan.

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