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How to get from New York JFK Airport JFK to Washington Square Park by light rail, subway and train?

From New York JFK Airport JFK to Washington Square Park by light rail, subway and train

To get from New York JFK Airport JFK to Washington Square Park in Manhattan, you’ll need to take one light rail line, one train line and one subway line: 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 E subway from 34 St-Penn Station station to W 4 St-Wash Sq station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 57 min.

57min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
Train - FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH
Subway - E
Walk to Washington Square Park
Leaves from Terminal 4

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Terminal 4
    ID 160559
    190 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
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    34 St-Penn Station
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Subway - E
    Wait for subway
    E
    World Trade Center
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    W 4 St-Wash Sq
    6 min
  • 9
    Walk to Washington Square Park
    Walk to
    Washington Square Park
    Washington Square North
    370 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from New York JFK Airport JFK to Washington Square Park by light rail, subway and train via AIRTRAIN, FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH and A

To get from New York JFK Airport JFK to Washington Square Park in Manhattan, you’ll need to take one light rail line, one train line and one subway line: 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 A subway from 34 St-Penn Station station to W 4 St-Wash Sq station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 59 min.

59min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
Train - FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH
Subway - A
Walk to Washington Square Park
Leaves from Terminal 4

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Terminal 4
    ID 160559
    190 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
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    34 St-Penn Station
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Subway - A
    Wait for subway
    A
    Far Rockaway-Mott Av
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    W 4 St-Wash Sq
    6 min
  • 9
    Walk to Washington Square Park
    Walk to
    Washington Square Park
    Washington Square North
    370 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from New York JFK Airport JFK to Washington Square Park

The distance between New York JFK Airport JFK, Manhattan and Washington Square Park, Manhattan is approximately 18.82 mi, which can typically be travelled in 57 min. Moovit will show you the directions from New York JFK Airport JFK to Washington Square Park by light rail, subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manhattan – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Washington Square Park, Manhattan

Washington Square Park is located at Washington Square North, Manhattan and the nearest public transit station is W 4 St-Wash Sq.

Subway stations close to Washington Square Park:

  • W 4 St-Wash Sq
  • Christopher St-Stonewall
  • 8 St-Nyu

Train stations close to Washington Square Park:

  • 9th Street

Bus stations close to Washington Square Park:

  • Av Of The Americas/Waverly Pl
  • W 8 St/Av Of the Americas
  • E 8 St/University Pl

Alternative route from New York JFK Airport JFK to Washington Square Park by light rail, subway and train via AIRTRAIN, FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH and A

To get from New York JFK Airport JFK to Washington Square Park in Manhattan, you’ll need to take one light rail line, one train line and one subway line: 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 A subway from 34 St-Penn Station station to W 4 St-Wash Sq station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 59 min.

59min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
Train - FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH
Subway - A
Walk to Washington Square Park
Leaves from Terminal 4

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Terminal 4
    ID 160559
    190 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
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    34 St-Penn Station
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Subway - A
    Wait for subway
    A
    Far Rockaway-Mott Av
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    W 4 St-Wash Sq
    6 min
  • 9
    Walk to Washington Square Park
    Walk to
    Washington Square Park
    Washington Square North
    370 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from New York JFK Airport JFK to Washington Square Park?

    The fastest way takes 57 minutes, using Bus line AIRTRAIN, Bus line FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH, Bus line E.

  • What is the alternative route to get from New York JFK Airport JFK to Washington Square Park?

    The alternative route takes 59 minutes, using Bus line AIRTRAIN, Bus line FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH, Bus line A.

  • Is there a direct light rail between New York JFK Airport JFK and Washington Square Park?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line, one train line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 57 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from New York JFK Airport JFK to Washington Square Park?

    The AIRTRAIN light rail line goes from Terminal 4 station near New York JFK Airport JFK in Queens to Jamaica Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one subway line till Jamaica Station station near Washington Square Park in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from New York JFK Airport JFK to Washington Square Park by light rail, train and subway?

    The total travel time between New York JFK Airport JFK in Queens and Washington Square Park in Manhattan by light rail, train and subway is about 57 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near New York JFK Airport JFK to get to Washington Square Park?

    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 Washington Square Park?

    Get off the light rail at the Jamaica Station station, which is closest to Washington Square Park in Manhattan.