How to get from New York JFK Airport JFK to Summit Station NJ Transit by light rail and train?

From New York JFK Airport JFK to Summit Station NJ Transit by light rail and train

To get from New York JFK Airport JFK to Summit Station NJ Transit 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 LONG BEACH BRANCH train and finally take the MNE train from 34 St-Penn Station station to Summit station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 28 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 Summit Station NJ Transit on the Moovit app.

88min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
Train - LONG BEACH BRANCH
Train - MNE
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 - LONG BEACH BRANCH
    Wait for train
    LONG BEACH BRANCH
    Penn Station
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    18 min
  • 6
    Train - MNEMNE
    Wait for train
    MNE
    #6317| Summit
  • 7
    Ride to train station Summit
    Ride to train station
    Summit
    45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from New York JFK Airport JFK to Summit Station NJ Transit

The distance between New York JFK Airport JFK and Summit Station NJ Transit is approximately 39.68 mi, which can typically be travelled in 88 min. Moovit will show you the directions from New York JFK Airport JFK to Summit Station NJ Transit by light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Summit – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Light Rail And Train schedule from New York JFK Airport JFK to Summit Station NJ Transit

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

    The fastest way takes 88 minutes, using Light Rail line AIRTRAIN, Train line LONG BEACH BRANCH, Train line MNE.

  • Is there a direct light rail between New York JFK Airport JFK and Summit Station NJ Transit?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 28 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from New York JFK Airport JFK to Summit Station NJ Transit?

    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 Summit Station NJ Transit.

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

    The total travel time between New York JFK Airport JFK and Summit Station NJ Transit by light rail and train is about 1 hr 28 min.

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

    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 Summit Station NJ Transit?

    Get off the light rail at the Jamaica station, which is closest to Summit Station NJ Transit.

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