There are 6 ways to get from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Queens Public Library by tram, bus, taxi, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram
best- Take the tram from Terminal 7 to Jamaica Stationtram AirTrain
32 min$9Drive 6.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Queens Public Librarycar 6.5 mi
10 min$2Bus
- Take the bus from Van Wyck South Service Rd/Building 90 to 168 St/Jamaica Bus Terminalbus Q3
1h$3–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Queens Public Librarytaxi 6.5 mi
10 min$30–40Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from New York JFK-JFK to Queens Public Library6.5 mi
10 min$40–55Tram, bus
- Take the tram from Terminal 4 to Jamaica Stationtram AirTrain
- Take the bus from Sutphin Blvd/95 Av to 168 St /Jamaica Avbus Q8
34 min$12–17
New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Queens Public Library by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Queens Public Library is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 10 min.
The fastest way to get from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Queens Public Library is to taxi which takes 10 min and costs $30 - $40.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Van Wyck South Service Rd/Building 90 and arriving at 168 St/Jamaica Bus Terminal. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 57 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Terminal 7 and arriving at Jamaica Station station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9 min.
The distance between New York JFK Airport (JFK) and Queens Public Library is 6 miles. The road distance is 6.5 miles.
The best way to get from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Queens Public Library without a car is to tram which takes 32 min and costs $9.
The tram from Terminal 7 to Jamaica Station takes 9 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Queens Public Library bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Van Wyck South Service Rd/Building 90 station.
New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Queens Public Library train services, operated by JFK Airtrain, depart from Terminal 7 station.
New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Queens Public Library bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 168 St/Jamaica Bus Terminal station.
What companies run services between New York JFK Airport (JFK), USA and Queens Public Library, NY, USA?
JFK Airtrain operates a vehicle from Terminal 7 to Jamaica Station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $9 and the journey takes 9 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Van Wyck South Service Rd/Building 90 to 168 St/Jamaica Bus Terminal every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 57 min.
Tram from Terminal 7 to Jamaica Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9
- Website
- Airtrain - JFK - John F. Kennedy International Airport
Tram from Terminal 4 to Jamaica Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9
- Website
- Airtrain - JFK - John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA
Bus from Van Wyck South Service Rd/Building 90 to 168 St/Jamaica Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
Bus from Sutphin Blvd/95 Av to 168 St /Jamaica Av
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from New York JFK-JFK to Queens Public Library
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Estimated price
- $30–40
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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More Questions & Answers
New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Queens Public Library train services, operated by JFK Airtrain, arrive at Jamaica Station.
Yes, the driving distance between New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Queens Public Library is 6 miles. It takes approximately 10 min to drive from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Queens Public Library.
There are 2477+ hotels available in Queens Public Library.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between New York JFK Airport (JFK) and Queens Public Library. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.


