The average bus between New York JFK Airport (JFK) and Empire Outlets takes 3h 25m and the fastest bus takes 2h 52m. The bus runs at least 3 times per hour from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Empire Outlets. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 20 minutes between New York JFK Airport (JFK) and Empire Outlets. The earliest departure is at 1:20 AM at night, and the last departure from New York JFK Airport (JFK) is at 4:26 PM which arrives into Empire Outlets at 7:44 PM. All services require a transfer at Lefferts Blvd/Airtrain Station and take an average of 3h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





4h 12m • 5 changes





3h 9m • 5 changes





3h 29m • 5 changes





3h 9m • 5 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Empire Outlets. However, there are services departing from New York JFK Airport (JFK) station and arriving at Empire Outlets station via Lefferts Blvd/Airtrain Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Empire Outlets bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Jfk Airport/Terminal 8 station.
New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Empire Outlets bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Saint George Ferry/Ramp A station.
The distance between New York JFK Airport (JFK) and Empire Outlets is 24.6 km. The road distance is 51 km.
You can take a bus from Jfk Airport/Terminal 8 to Empire Outlets via Lefferts Blvd/Airtrain Station, New Lots Av/Warwick St, Livonia Av/Ashford St, 86 St/Bay Pkwy, 87 St/4 Av, 4 Av/86 St, Clove Rd/Victory Blvd, Victory Blvd/Clove Rd, and Saint George Ferry/Ramp A in around 3h 17m.