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How to get from JFK Terminal 8 to New York by light rail and subway?
By light rail and subway
To get from JFK Terminal 8 to New York in Manhattan, take the AIRTRAIN light rail from Terminal 8 station to Jamaica station. Next, take the E subway from Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-Jfk Airport station to W 4 St-Wash Sq station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 20 min.
80min
AIRTRAIN
Leaves from Terminal 8
Step by Step
- 1Walk to light rail stationTerminal 8ID 160562230 yd • 3 min
- 2AIRTRAINWait for light railAIRTRAINJamaica Station
- 3
Ride to light rail stationJamaica8 min - 4Walk to subway stationSutphin Blvd-Archer Av-Jfk Airport50 yd • 1 min
- 5Wait for subwayEWorld Trade Center
- 6Ride to subway stationW 4 St-Wash Sq48 min
- 7Walk toNew York370 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
By light rail, subway and train
To get from JFK Terminal 8 to New York in Manhattan, you’ll need to take one light rail line, one train line and one subway line: take the AIRTRAIN light rail from Terminal 8 station to Jamaica station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LONG BEACH BRANCH train and finally take the A subway from 34 St-Penn Station station to W 4 St-Wash Sq station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 55 min.
55min
AIRTRAIN
Leaves from Terminal 8
Step by Step
- 1Walk to light rail stationTerminal 8ID 160562230 yd • 3 min
- 2AIRTRAINWait for light railAIRTRAINJamaica Station
- 3Ride to light rail stationJamaica8 min
- 4LONG BEACH BRANCHWait for trainLONG BEACH BRANCHPenn Station
- 5Ride to train station34 St-Penn Station18 min
- 6Walk to subway station34 St-Penn Station160 yd • 2 min
- 7Wait for subwayAFar Rockaway-Mott Av
- 8Ride to subway stationW 4 St-Wash Sq5 min
- 9Walk toNew York370 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Public transit directions from JFK Terminal 8 to New York
The distance between JFK Terminal 8, Manhattan and New York, Manhattan is approximately 18.72 mi, which can typically be travelled in 80 min. Moovit will show you the directions from JFK Terminal 8 to New York by light rail and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manhattan – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transit stations close to New York, Manhattan
New York is located at New York, Manhattan and the nearest public transit station is Broadway & 3rd St.
Subway stations close to New York:
- 8 St-Nyu
- Astor Pl
- W 4 St-Wash Sq
Train stations close to New York:
- 9th Street
Bus stations close to New York:
- Broadway & 3rd St
- Broadway/Waverly Pl
- W 8 St/5 Av
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By light rail, subway and train
To get from JFK Terminal 8 to New York in Manhattan, you’ll need to take one light rail line, one train line and one subway line: take the AIRTRAIN light rail from Terminal 8 station to Jamaica station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LONG BEACH BRANCH train and finally take the A subway from 34 St-Penn Station station to W 4 St-Wash Sq station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 55 min.
55min
AIRTRAINLeaves from Terminal 8
Step by Step
- 1Walk to light rail stationTerminal 8ID 160562230 yd • 3 min
- 2AIRTRAINWait for light railAIRTRAINJamaica Station
- 3Ride to light rail stationJamaica8 min
- 4LONG BEACH BRANCHWait for trainLONG BEACH BRANCHPenn Station
- 5Ride to train station34 St-Penn Station18 min
- 6Walk to subway station34 St-Penn Station160 yd • 2 min
- 7Wait for subwayAFar Rockaway-Mott Av
- 8Ride to subway stationW 4 St-Wash Sq5 min
- 9Walk toNew York370 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
What is the fastest way to get from JFK Terminal 8 to New York?
The fastest way takes 80 minutes, using Bus line AIRTRAIN, Bus line E.
What is the alternative route to get from JFK Terminal 8 to New York?
The alternative route takes 55 minutes, using Bus line AIRTRAIN, Bus line LONG BEACH BRANCH, Bus line A.
Is there a direct light rail between JFK Terminal 8 and New York?
No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 20 min.
Which light rail line goes from JFK Terminal 8 to New York?
The AIRTRAIN light rail line goes from Terminal 8 station near JFK Terminal 8 in Queens to Jamaica Station station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till New York station near New York in Manhattan.
How long does it take to travel from JFK Terminal 8 to New York by light rail and subway?
The total travel time between JFK Terminal 8 in Queens and New York in Manhattan by light rail and subway is about 1 hr 20 min.
Where do I get on the light rail near JFK Terminal 8 to get to New York?
Get on the AIRTRAIN light rail from the Terminal 8 station near JFK Terminal 8 in Queens.
Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between JFK Terminal 8 and New York?
Get off the light rail at the New York station, which is closest to New York in Manhattan.
