How to get from New York JFK Airport JFK to Union Turnpike by bus and light rail?

From New York JFK Airport JFK to Union Turnpike by bus and light rail

To get from New York JFK Airport JFK to Union Turnpike in Queens, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines: take the AIRTRAIN light rail from Terminal 4 station to Jamaica station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the Q75 bus and finally take the Q48 bus from Union Tpke/Utopia Pkwy station to Union Tpke/Francis Lewis Blvd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 56 min. The bus and light rail schedule from New York JFK Airport JFK may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Union Turnpike on the Moovit app.

56min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
Bus - Q75Q75
Bus - Q48Q48
Walk to Union Turnpike
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
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Archer Av/Sutphin Pl
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - Q75Q75
    Wait for bus
    Q75
    Rush Queensborough Comm College
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Utopia Pkwy/Union Tpke
    23 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Tpke/Utopia Pkwy
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - Q48Q48
    Wait for bus
    Q48
    Rush Glen Oaks Via Union Tpke
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Tpke/Francis Lewis Blvd
    7 min
  • 10
    Walk to Union Turnpike
    Walk to
    Union Turnpike
    260 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from New York JFK Airport JFK to Union Turnpike

The distance between New York JFK Airport JFK, Queens and Union Turnpike, Queens is approximately 9.61 mi, which can typically be travelled in 56 min. Moovit will show you the directions from New York JFK Airport JFK to Union Turnpike by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Queens – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Light Rail schedule from New York JFK Airport JFK to Union Turnpike

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

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from New York JFK Airport JFK to Union Turnpike?

    The fastest way takes 56 minutes, using Light Rail line AIRTRAIN, Bus line Q75, Bus line Q48.

  • Is there a direct light rail between New York JFK Airport JFK and Union Turnpike in Queens?

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

  • Which light rail line goes from New York JFK Airport JFK to Union Turnpike in Queens?

    The AIRTRAIN light rail line goes from Terminal 4 station near New York JFK Airport JFK to Jamaica station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Jamaica station near Union Turnpike in Queens.

  • How long does it take to travel from New York JFK Airport JFK to Union Turnpike in Queens by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between New York JFK Airport JFK and Union Turnpike in Queens by light rail and bus is about 56 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near New York JFK Airport JFK to get to Union Turnpike in Queens?

    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 Union Turnpike in Queens?

    Get off the light rail at the Jamaica stop, which is closest to Union Turnpike in Queens.

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