The average train between Union Square and New York JFK Airport (JFK) takes 35 min and the fastest train takes 31 min. The train runs at least 7 times per hour from Union Square 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 10 minutes between Union Square and New York JFK Airport (JFK). The earliest departure is at 12:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Union Square is at 11:51 AM which arrives into New York JFK Airport (JFK) at 12:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Jamaica and take an average of 35 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

40 min • 1 change

34 min • 1 change

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42 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Union Square to New York JFK Airport (JFK). However, there are services departing from Union Square station and arriving at New York JFK Airport (JFK) station via Jamaica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35 min.
Union Square to New York JFK Airport (JFK) train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from New York Penn Station.
Union Square to New York JFK Airport (JFK) train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Terminal 4 station.
The distance between Union Square and New York JFK Airport (JFK) is 20.3 km. The road distance is 27 km.
MTA operates a subway from W 4 St-Wash Sq to Howard Beach-JFK Airport every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 42 min.