The average train between Elizabeth and New York JFK Airport (JFK) takes 1h 17m and the fastest train takes 1h 7m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Elizabeth to New York JFK Airport (JFK). 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 30 minutes between Elizabeth and New York JFK Airport (JFK). The earliest departure is at 12:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Elizabeth is at 11:30 PM which arrives into New York JFK Airport (JFK) at 12:54 AM. All services require a transfer at New York Penn Station and take an average of 1h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Elizabeth to New York JFK Airport (JFK). However, there are services departing from Elizabeth station and arriving at New York JFK Airport (JFK) station via New York Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 17m.
Elizabeth to New York JFK Airport (JFK) train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Elizabeth station.
Elizabeth to New York JFK Airport (JFK) train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Jamaica station.
The distance between Elizabeth and New York JFK Airport (JFK) is 36.2 km. The road distance is 51 km.
You can take a train from Elizabeth to Terminal 4 via New York Penn Station, Jamaica, and Jamaica Station in around 1h 9m.