How to get from New York JFK Airport JFK to Terminal A by light rail and train?

From New York JFK Airport JFK to Terminal A by light rail and train

To get from New York JFK Airport JFK to Terminal A in Elizabeth, 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 FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH train and finally take the NJCL train from 34 St-Penn Station station to Newark Int'L Airport station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 27 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 Terminal A on the Moovit app.

87min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
Train - FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH
Train - NJCL
Walk to Terminal A
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 - 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
    Train - NJCLNJCL
    Wait for train
    NJCL
    #3227| Long Branch
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newark Int'L Airport
    ID NA
    22 min
  • 8
    Walk to Terminal A
    Walk to
    Terminal A
    EWR Airport
    0.82 mi • 17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from New York JFK Airport JFK to Terminal A

The distance between New York JFK Airport JFK, Elizabeth and Terminal A, Elizabeth is approximately 30.35 mi, which can typically be travelled in 87 min. Moovit will show you the directions from New York JFK Airport JFK to Terminal A by light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Elizabeth – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Light Rail And Train schedule from New York JFK Airport JFK to Terminal A

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

    The fastest way takes 87 minutes, using Light Rail line AIRTRAIN, Train line FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH, Train line NJCL.

  • Is there a direct light rail between New York JFK Airport JFK and Terminal A?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 27 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from New York JFK Airport JFK to Terminal A?

    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 Terminal A in Elizabeth.

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

    The total travel time between New York JFK Airport JFK in Queens and Terminal A in Elizabeth by light rail and train is about 1 hr 27 min.

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

    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 Terminal A?

    Get off the light rail at the Jamaica station, which is closest to Terminal A in Elizabeth.

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