The average train between Ground Zero and New York JFK Airport (JFK) takes 49 min and the fastest train takes 42 min. The train runs at least 5 times per hour from Ground Zero 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 15 minutes between Ground Zero and New York JFK Airport (JFK). The earliest departure is at 4:21 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Ground Zero is at 11:33 PM which arrives into New York JFK Airport (JFK) at 12:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Chambers St and take an average of 49 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


47 min • 2 changes


48 min • 2 changes


45 min • 2 changes


47 min • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Ground Zero to New York JFK Airport (JFK). However, there are services departing from Ground Zero station and arriving at New York JFK Airport (JFK) station via Jamaica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 49 min.
Ground Zero to New York JFK Airport (JFK) train services, operated by MTA, depart from New York Penn Station.
Ground Zero to New York JFK Airport (JFK) train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Terminal 4 station.
The distance between Ground Zero and New York JFK Airport (JFK) is 20.8 km. The road distance is 32 km.
MTA operates a subway from Fulton St to Howard Beach-JFK Airport every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 35 min.