How to get from Terminal 1 (Station) to Grand Central Terminal by light rail and train?

Terminal 1 (Station) to Grand Central Terminal - Light Rail Schedule

The AIRTRAIN light rail from Terminal 1 (Station) to Grand Central Terminal usually operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, running every 5-15 min. The trip takes about 36 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Terminal 1 (Station) to Grand Central Terminal by light rail and train

To get from Terminal 1 (Station) to Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan, take the AIRTRAIN light rail from Terminals 1 & 2 station to Jamaica station. Next, take the PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH train from Jamaica station to Grand Central Madison station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 36 min. The light rail and train schedule from Terminal 1 (Station) may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and train schedule to Grand Central Terminal on the Moovit app.

36min
Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
Train - PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH
Leaves from Terminals 1 & 2

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Terminal 1 (Station)
  • 2
    Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
    Wait for light rail
    AIRTRAIN
    Jamaica Station
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Jamaica
    13 min
  • 4
    Train - PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH
    Wait for train
    PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH
    Grand Central
  • 5
    Ride to train station Grand Central Madison
    Ride to train station
    Grand Central Madison
    19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Terminal 1 (Station) to Grand Central Terminal

The distance between Terminal 1 (Station), Manhattan and Grand Central Terminal, Manhattan is approximately 16.72 mi, which can typically be travelled in 36 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Terminal 1 (Station) to Grand Central Terminal by light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manhattan – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Light Rail And Train schedule from Terminal 1 (Station) to Grand Central Terminal

To check the light rail and train schedule from Terminal 1 (Station) to Grand Central Terminal using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Terminal 1 (Station)) and destination (Grand Central Terminal), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available light rail and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each light rail and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest light rail and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Terminal 1 (Station) to Grand Central Terminal?

    The fastest way takes 36 minutes, using Light Rail line AIRTRAIN, Train line PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Terminal 1 (Station) and Grand Central Terminal?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 36 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Terminal 1 (Station) to Grand Central Terminal?

    The AIRTRAIN light rail line goes from Jamaica station near Terminal 1 (Station) in Queens to Grand Central Madison station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Grand Central Madison station near Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from Terminal 1 (Station) to Grand Central Terminal by light rail and train?

    The total travel time between Terminal 1 (Station) in Queens and Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan by light rail and train is about 36 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Terminal 1 (Station) to get to Grand Central Terminal?

    Get on the AIRTRAIN light rail from the Jamaica station near Terminal 1 (Station) in Queens.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Terminal 1 (Station) and Grand Central Terminal?

    Get off the light rail at the Grand Central Madison station, which is closest to Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan.

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