How to get from Terminal 1 to Manhattan by light rail and subway?

Terminal 1 to Manhattan - Light Rail Schedule

The AIRTRAIN light rail from Terminal 1 to Manhattan usually operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, running every 5-15 min. The trip takes about 1 hr 2 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Terminal 1 to Manhattan by light rail and subway

To get from Terminal 1 to Manhattan in New York - New Jersey, take the AIRTRAIN light rail from Terminal 8 station to Howard Beach station. Next, take the A subway from Howard Beach-Jfk Airport station to Chambers St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 2 min. The light rail and subway schedule from Terminal 1 may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and subway schedule to Manhattan on the Moovit app.

62min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
Subway - A
Walk to Manhattan
Leaves from Terminal 8

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Terminal 8
    ID 160562
    30 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
    Howard Beach
    ID 160567
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Howard Beach-Jfk Airport
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - A
    Wait for subway
    A
    168 St
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Chambers St
    41 min
  • 7
    Walk to Manhattan
    Walk to
    Manhattan
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Terminal 1 to Manhattan

The distance between Terminal 1, New York - New Jersey and Manhattan, New York - New Jersey is approximately 15.49 mi, which can typically be travelled in 62 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Terminal 1 to Manhattan by light rail and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in New York - New Jersey – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Light Rail And Subway schedule from Terminal 1 to Manhattan

To check the light rail and subway schedule from Terminal 1 to Manhattan using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Terminal 1) and destination (Manhattan), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available light rail and subway routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each light rail and subway, 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 subway schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Terminal 1 to Manhattan?

    The fastest way takes 62 minutes, using Light Rail line AIRTRAIN, Subway line A.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Terminal 1 and Manhattan?

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

  • Which light rail line goes from Terminal 1 to Manhattan?

    The AIRTRAIN light rail line goes from Terminal 8 station near Terminal 1 in Queens to Howard Beach station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till Howard Beach station near Manhattan in New York - New Jersey.

  • How long does it take to travel from Terminal 1 to Manhattan by light rail and subway?

    The total travel time between Terminal 1 in Queens and Manhattan in New York - New Jersey by light rail and subway is about 1 hr 2 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Terminal 1 to get to Manhattan?

    Get on the AIRTRAIN light rail from the Terminal 8 station near Terminal 1 in Queens.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Terminal 1 and Manhattan?

    Get off the light rail at the Howard Beach station, which is closest to Manhattan in New York - New Jersey.

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