Is the Metronorth train from New Haven to (and from) NYC open 24/7?

Question

I live near New Haven and I want to catch a 6:30 am flight in JFK airport. In order to catch the flight, the trian station would have to be open 24 hours a day. Is it? Thanks!

Also: Does the train go all the way to JFK? If not, how do you get to JFK from Grand Central Station? Thanks again!!!

Answer 1

There is no direct service from Grand Central to JFK by rail.

[Also there is no direct rail service from Penn Station either - you would have to take a train to Jamaica and switch to the AirTrain]

As sort of indicated above, Grand Central is closed from about
1 AM to 5 AM each day.

There is a bus service from GCT (across the street on Park Av - you can ask at the info booth in the main area in GCT). They probably have limited operating hours.

The subway connections from Grand Central are as follows:

Uptown (6) [or (4) if it is running local] to 51st St. Transfer to uptown E train to Sutphin Blvd. You can pick up the AirTrain ($5 separate fare) to JFK. It is not a quick trip.)

As sort of indicated above, Grand Central is closed from about
1 AM to 5 AM each day.

Your best bet - try a limo service at that hour of the morning (check your phone directory).

Answer 2

If you're going to take the train - leave the day before and spend a relaxing night at a hotel next to JFK.

Otherwise, take either Greyhound or a shuttle service because no public transit combination will get you from New Haven to JFK in plenty of time to catch a 6:30 AM flight.

Answer 3

Last train on a weekday leaves New Haven at 11:18pm and arrives at Grand Central at 1:05am. The train after that leaves at 4:12am arriving at Grand Central at 5:47am. You would have to get to Penn Station or another location to grab the train to JFK. There are a few ways to get their on public transportation. Unless you want to catch a train more than 7 hours before your flight, this plan will not work.

Answer 4

Yes it is open 24/7 and it goes all the way to JFK.