The average train between Washington Heights and JFK Airport Terminal 4 takes 1h 11m and the fastest train takes 1h 4m. The train runs at least 5 times per hour from Washington Heights 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 Washington Heights and JFK Airport Terminal 4. The earliest departure is at 6:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Washington Heights is at 2:48 PM which arrives into JFK Airport Terminal 4 at 3:57 PM. All services require a transfer at 34 St-Penn Station and take an average of 1h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


1h 7m • 2 changes


1h 12m • 2 changes


1h 12m • 2 changes


1h 13m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Washington Heights to JFK Airport Terminal 4. However, there are services departing from Washington Heights station and arriving at JFK Airport Terminal 4 station via 34 St-Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 11m.
Washington Heights to JFK Airport Terminal 4 train services, operated by MTA, depart from 181 St station.
Washington Heights to JFK Airport Terminal 4 train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Jamaica station.
The distance between Washington Heights and JFK Airport Terminal 4 is 26.3 km. The road distance is 39 km.
MTA operates a subway from 168 St to Howard Beach-JFK Airport every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 1h 6m.