How to get from JFK Terminal 8 to Pennsylvania Station New York City by light rail and train?

By light rail and train

To get from JFK Terminal 8 to Pennsylvania Station New York City in Manhattan, take the AIRTRAIN light rail from Terminal 8 station to Jamaica station. Next, take the BABYLON BRANCH train from Jamaica station to 34 St-Penn Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 35 min.

35min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
Train - BABYLON BRANCH
Leaves from Terminal 8

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Terminal 8
    ID 160562
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
    Wait for light rail
    AIRTRAIN
    Jamaica Station
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Jamaica
    8 min
  • 4
    Train - BABYLON BRANCHBABYLON BRANCH
    Wait for train
    BABYLON BRANCH
    Penn Station
  • 5
    Ride to train station 34 St-Penn Station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by light rail and train via AIRTRAIN and FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH

To get from JFK Terminal 8 to Pennsylvania Station New York City in Manhattan, take the AIRTRAIN light rail from Terminal 8 station to Jamaica station. Next, take the FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH train from Jamaica station to 34 St-Penn Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 34 min.

34min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
Train - FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH
Leaves from Terminal 8

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Terminal 8
    ID 160562
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
    Wait for light rail
    AIRTRAIN
    Jamaica Station
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Jamaica
    8 min
  • 4
    Train - FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCHFAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH
    Wait for train
    FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH
    Penn Station
  • 5
    Ride to train station 34 St-Penn Station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from JFK Terminal 8 to Pennsylvania Station New York City

The distance between JFK Terminal 8, Manhattan and Pennsylvania Station New York City, Manhattan is approximately 16.15 mi, which can typically be travelled in 35 min. Moovit will show you the directions from JFK Terminal 8 to Pennsylvania Station New York City by light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manhattan – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Pennsylvania Station New York City, Manhattan

Pennsylvania Station New York City is located at Pennsylvania Station New York City, Manhattan and the nearest public transit station is New York Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave).

Subway stations close to Pennsylvania Station New York City:

  • 34 St-Penn Station
  • 34 St-Herald Sq
  • 28 St

Train stations close to Pennsylvania Station New York City:

  • 34 St-Penn Station
  • 33rd Street

Bus stations close to Pennsylvania Station New York City:

  • New York Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)
  • 7 Av/W 34 St
  • 7 Av/W 31 St

Related Routes

Alternative route by light rail and train via AIRTRAIN and FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH

To get from JFK Terminal 8 to Pennsylvania Station New York City in Manhattan, take the AIRTRAIN light rail from Terminal 8 station to Jamaica station. Next, take the FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH train from Jamaica station to 34 St-Penn Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 34 min.

34min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
Train - FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH
Leaves from Terminal 8

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Terminal 8
    ID 160562
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
    Wait for light rail
    AIRTRAIN
    Jamaica Station
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Jamaica
    8 min
  • 4
    Train - FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCHFAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH
    Wait for train
    FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH
    Penn Station
  • 5
    Ride to train station 34 St-Penn Station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from JFK Terminal 8 to Pennsylvania Station New York City?

    The fastest way takes 35 minutes, using Bus line AIRTRAIN, Bus line BABYLON BRANCH.

  • What is the alternative route to get from JFK Terminal 8 to Pennsylvania Station New York City?

    The alternative route takes 34 minutes, using Bus line AIRTRAIN, Bus line FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH.

  • Is there a direct light rail between JFK Terminal 8 and Pennsylvania Station New York City?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 35 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from JFK Terminal 8 to Pennsylvania Station New York City?

    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 train line till Jamaica Station station near Pennsylvania Station New York City in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from JFK Terminal 8 to Pennsylvania Station New York City by light rail and train?

    The total travel time between JFK Terminal 8 in Queens and Pennsylvania Station New York City in Manhattan by light rail and train is about 35 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near JFK Terminal 8 to get to Pennsylvania Station New York City?

    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 Pennsylvania Station New York City?

    Get off the light rail at the Jamaica Station station, which is closest to Pennsylvania Station New York City in Manhattan.

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