The average train between Port Authority Bus Terminal and Terminal 4 takes 35 min and the fastest train takes 31 min. The train runs at least 6 times per hour from Port Authority Bus Terminal to 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 10 minutes between Port Authority Bus Terminal and Terminal 4. The earliest departure is at 3:09 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Port Authority Bus Terminal is at 8:21 PM which arrives into Terminal 4 at 8:57 PM. All services require a transfer at New York Penn Station and take an average of 35 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

36 min • 1 change

33 min • 1 change

34 min • 1 change

34 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Terminal 4. However, there are services departing from Port Authority Bus Terminal station and arriving at Terminal 4 station via Jamaica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35 min.
Port Authority Bus Terminal to Terminal 4 train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from New York Penn Station.
Port Authority Bus Terminal to Terminal 4 train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Terminal 4 station.
The distance between Port Authority Bus Terminal and Terminal 4 is 21.6 km. The road distance is 28 km.
MTA operates a subway from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to Howard Beach-JFK Airport every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 48 min.