There are 4 ways to get from JFK Airport Terminal 4 to Matawan by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Aberdeen-Matawantrain Njcl / ...
2h 9m$17–38Drive 43.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from JFK Airport Terminal 4 to Matawancar 43.8 mi
1h 7m$8–11Bus
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Ravine Dr At Main St#bus 131 / ...
2h 57m$25–54Taxi
- Take the taxi from JFK Airport Terminal 4 to Matawantaxi 43.8 mi
1h 7m$170–210
JFK Airport Terminal 4 to Matawan by tram and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from JFK Airport Terminal 4 to Matawan is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 1h 7m.
The fastest way to get from JFK Airport Terminal 4 to Matawan is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs $7 - $11.
No, there is no direct bus from JFK Airport Terminal 4 to Matawan. However, there are services departing from Port Authority Bus Terminal and arriving at Ravine Dr At Main St# via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from JFK Airport Terminal 4 to Matawan. However, there are services departing from Terminal 4 and arriving at Aberdeen-Matawan via Jamaica and New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.
The distance between JFK Airport Terminal 4 and Matawan is 52 miles. The road distance is 44.1 miles.
The best way to get from JFK Airport Terminal 4 to Matawan without a car is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs $16 - $40.
It takes approximately 2h 9m to get from JFK Airport Terminal 4 to Matawan, including transfers.
JFK Airport Terminal 4 to Matawan bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
JFK Airport Terminal 4 to Matawan train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from New York Penn Station.
The best way to get from JFK Airport Terminal 4 to Matawan is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs $16 - $40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $24 - $55 and takes 2h 57m.
What companies run services between JFK Airport Terminal 4, NY, USA and Matawan, NJ, USA?
NJ Transit operates a train from New York Penn Station to Aberdeen-Matawan hourly. Tickets cost $3–19 and the journey takes 1h 10m. Alternatively, NJ Transit operates a bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Ravine Dr At Main St# every 4 hours. Tickets cost $11–35 and the journey takes 1h 10m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from New York Penn Station to Aberdeen-Matawan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–19
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–19
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Ravine Dr At Main St#
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–35
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $11–35
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Estimated price
- $170–210
Always Ready Car Service
- Phone
- (718) 527-5555
Carmel Car & Limo
- Phone
- (212) 666-6666
- Website
- carmellimo.com
Dial 7 Car Service
- Phone
- (212) 777-7777
- Website
- dial7.com
Queens Village Car Service
- Phone
- (718) 776-8787
- Website
- queensvillagecarservice.com
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JFK Airport Terminal 4 to Matawan bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Ravine Dr At Main St# station.
JFK Airport Terminal 4 to Matawan train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Aberdeen-Matawan station.
Yes, the driving distance between JFK Airport Terminal 4 to Matawan is 44 miles. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from JFK Airport Terminal 4 to Matawan.
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