How to get from Howard Beach - JFK Airport Station to Grand Central Terminal by light rail and train?

Howard Beach - JFK Airport Station to Grand Central Terminal - Light Rail Schedule

The AIRTRAIN light rail from Howard Beach - JFK Airport Station to Grand Central Terminal usually operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, running every 5-15 min. The trip takes about 38 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Howard Beach - JFK Airport Station to Grand Central Terminal by light rail and train

To get from Howard Beach - JFK Airport Station to Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan, you’ll need to take 2 light rail lines and one train line: take the AIRTRAIN light rail from Howard Beach station to Federal Circle station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the AIRTRAIN light rail and finally take the PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH train from Jamaica station to Grand Central Madison station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 38 min. The light rail and train schedule from Howard Beach - JFK Airport Station may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and train schedule to Grand Central Terminal on the Moovit app.

38min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
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Train - PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH
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Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Howard Beach
    ID 160567
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
    Wait for light rail
    AIRTRAIN
    Howard Beach
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Federal Circle
    ID 160564
    5 min
  • 4
    Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
    Wait for light rail
    AIRTRAIN
    Jamaica Station
  • 5
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Jamaica
    5 min
  • 6
    Train - PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH
    Wait for train
    PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH
    Grand Central
  • 7
    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 Howard Beach - JFK Airport Station to Grand Central Terminal

The distance between Howard Beach - JFK Airport Station, Manhattan and Grand Central Terminal, Manhattan is approximately 15.18 mi, which can typically be travelled in 38 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Howard Beach - JFK Airport 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 Howard Beach - JFK Airport Station to Grand Central Terminal

To check the light rail and train schedule from Howard Beach - JFK Airport Station to Grand Central Terminal using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Howard Beach - JFK Airport 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 Howard Beach - JFK Airport Station to Grand Central Terminal?

    The fastest way takes 38 minutes, using Light Rail line AIRTRAIN, Light Rail line AIRTRAIN, Train line PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Howard Beach - JFK Airport Station and Grand Central Terminal?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 light rail lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 38 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Howard Beach - JFK Airport Station to Grand Central Terminal?

    The AIRTRAIN light rail line goes from Howard Beach station near Howard Beach - JFK Airport Station in Queens to Federal Circle station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line and one train line till Federal Circle station near Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from Howard Beach - JFK Airport Station to Grand Central Terminal by light rail and train?

    The total travel time between Howard Beach - JFK Airport Station in Queens and Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan by light rail and train is about 38 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Howard Beach - JFK Airport Station to get to Grand Central Terminal?

    Get on the AIRTRAIN light rail from the Howard Beach station near Howard Beach - JFK Airport Station in Queens.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Howard Beach - JFK Airport Station and Grand Central Terminal?

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

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