How to get from Terminal 1 (Station) to Journal Square Transportation Center by light rail and train?

From Terminal 1 (Station) to Journal Square Transportation Center by light rail and train

To get from Terminal 1 (Station) to Journal Square Transportation Center in Jersey City, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 train lines: take the AIRTRAIN light rail from Terminals 1 & 2 station to Jamaica station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the OYSTER BAY BRANCH train and finally take the YEL train from 33rd Street station to Journal Square station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 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 Journal Square Transportation Center on the Moovit app.

73min
Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
Train - OYSTER BAY BRANCH
Train - YEL
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 - OYSTER BAY BRANCH
    Wait for train
    OYSTER BAY BRANCH
    Penn Station
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    19 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    33rd Street
    ID 33RD
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 7
    Train - YEL
    Wait for train
    YEL
    Journal Square - 33rd Street
  • 8
    Ride to train station Journal Square
    Ride to train station
    Journal Square
    ID JSQ
    23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Terminal 1 (Station) to Journal Square Transportation Center

The distance between Terminal 1 (Station), Jersey City and Journal Square Transportation Center, Jersey City is approximately 23.37 mi, which can typically be travelled in 73 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Terminal 1 (Station) to Journal Square Transportation Center by light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Jersey City – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Light Rail And Train schedule from Terminal 1 (Station) to Journal Square Transportation Center

To check the light rail and train schedule from Terminal 1 (Station) to Journal Square Transportation Center using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Terminal 1 (Station)) and destination (Journal Square Transportation Center), 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 Journal Square Transportation Center?

    The fastest way takes 73 minutes, using Light Rail line AIRTRAIN, Train line OYSTER BAY BRANCH, Train line YEL.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Terminal 1 (Station) and Journal Square Transportation Center?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 13 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Terminal 1 (Station) to Journal Square Transportation Center?

    The AIRTRAIN light rail line goes from Jamaica station near Terminal 1 (Station) in Queens to 34 St-Penn Station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till 34 St-Penn Station near Journal Square Transportation Center in Jersey City.

  • How long does it take to travel from Terminal 1 (Station) to Journal Square Transportation Center by light rail and train?

    The total travel time between Terminal 1 (Station) in Queens and Journal Square Transportation Center in Jersey City by light rail and train is about 1 hr 13 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Terminal 1 (Station) to get to Journal Square Transportation Center?

    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 Journal Square Transportation Center?

    Get off the light rail at the 34 St-Penn Station, which is closest to Journal Square Transportation Center in Jersey City.

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