The average train between Columbia University and JFK Airport Terminal 4 takes 59 min and the fastest train takes 53 min. The train runs at least 5 times per hour from Columbia University to JFK Airport Terminal 4. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 15 minutes between Columbia University and JFK Airport Terminal 4. The earliest departure is at 2:12 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Columbia University is at 7:20 PM which arrives into JFK Airport Terminal 4 at 8:17 PM. All services require a transfer at 116 St-Columbia University and take an average of 59 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Columbia University to JFK Airport Terminal 4. However, there are services departing from Columbia University station and arriving at JFK Airport Terminal 4 station via 34 St-Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 59 min.
Columbia University to JFK Airport Terminal 4 train services, operated by MTA, depart from 116 St-Columbia University station.
Columbia University to JFK Airport Terminal 4 train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Jamaica station.
The distance between Columbia University and JFK Airport Terminal 4 is 23.7 km. The road distance is 35 km.
MTA operates a subway from 125 St to Howard Beach-JFK Airport every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 59 min.