How to get from Staten Island to Terminal 2 by bus, light rail and subway?

Staten Island to Terminal 2 - Bus Schedule

The SIM4 bus from Staten Island to Terminal 2 runs from 5:14 AM to 8:41 AM, with departures every 5-15 min. The trip takes about 2 hr 11 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Staten Island to Terminal 2 by bus, light rail and subway

To get from Staten Island to Terminal 2 in Queens, you’ll need to take one bus line, one subway line and one light rail line: take the SIM4 bus from Eltingville/Transit Center station to Church St/Fulton St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the A subway and finally take the AIRTRAIN light rail from Howard Beach station to Terminals 1 & 2 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 11 min. The bus, light rail and subway schedule from Staten Island may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, light rail and subway schedule to Terminal 2 on the Moovit app.

131min
Walk to bus station
Bus - SIM4SIM4
Subway - A
Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
Walk to Terminal 2
Leaves from Eltingville/Transit Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eltingville/Transit Center
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - SIM4SIM4
    Wait for bus
    SIM4
    Downtown Worth St Via Church St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Church St/Fulton St
    64 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Fulton St
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Subway - A
    Wait for subway
    A
    Far Rockaway-Mott Av
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Howard Beach-Jfk Airport
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Howard Beach
    ID 160567
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
    Wait for light rail
    AIRTRAIN
    Howard Beach
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Terminals 1 & 2
    8 min
  • 10
    Walk to Terminal 2
    Walk to
    Terminal 2
    John F. Kennedy International Airport
    520 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Staten Island to Terminal 2

The distance between Staten Island, Queens and Terminal 2, Queens is approximately 36.26 mi, which can typically be travelled in 131 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Staten Island to Terminal 2 by bus, light rail and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Queens – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Light Rail And Subway schedule from Staten Island to Terminal 2

To check the bus, light rail and subway schedule from Staten Island to Terminal 2 using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Staten Island) and destination (Terminal 2), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus, light rail and subway routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, 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 bus, light rail and subway schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Staten Island to Terminal 2?

    The fastest way takes 131 minutes, using Bus line SIM4, Subway line A, Light Rail line AIRTRAIN.

  • Is there a direct bus between Staten Island and Terminal 2?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one subway line and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 11 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Staten Island to Terminal 2?

    The SIM4 bus line goes from Eltingville/Transit Center station near Staten Island in New York - New Jersey to Church St/Fulton St station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one light rail line till Church St/Fulton St station near Terminal 2 in Queens.

  • How long does it take to travel from Staten Island to Terminal 2 by bus, subway and light rail?

    The total travel time between Staten Island in New York - New Jersey and Terminal 2 in Queens by bus, subway and light rail is about 2 hr 11 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Staten Island to get to Terminal 2?

    Get on the SIM4 bus from the Eltingville/Transit Center stop near Staten Island in New York - New Jersey.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Staten Island and Terminal 2?

    Get off the bus at the Church St/Fulton St station, which is closest to Terminal 2 in Queens.

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