How to get from JFK Terminal 1 to Port Authority Bus Terminal by bus, light rail and train?

From JFK Terminal 1 to Port Authority Bus Terminal by bus, light rail and train

To get from JFK Terminal 1 to Port Authority Bus Terminal in Manhattan, you’ll need to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line: take the AIRTRAIN light rail from Terminals 1 & 2 station to Jamaica station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH train and finally take the M34A-SBS bus from W 34 St/7 Av station to 8 Av/W 40 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 49 min. The bus, light rail and train schedule from JFK Terminal 1 may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, light rail and train schedule to Port Authority Bus Terminal on the Moovit app.

49min
Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
Train - FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH
Bus - M34A-SBSM34A-SBS
Walk to Port Authority Bus Terminal
Leaves from Terminals 1 & 2

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    JFK Terminal 1
  • 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 - FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH
    Wait for train
    FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH
    Penn Station
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    18 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    W 34 St/7 Av
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - M34A-SBSM34A-SBS
    Wait for bus
    M34A-SBS
    Select Bus Pa Bus Trm Via 34 St Via 8 Av
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    8 Av/W 40 St
    6 min
  • 9
    Walk to Port Authority Bus Terminal
    Walk to
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    West 41st Street
    180 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From JFK Terminal 1 to Port Authority Bus Terminal by light rail and subway

To get from JFK Terminal 1 to Port Authority Bus Terminal in Manhattan, take the AIRTRAIN light rail from Terminals 1 & 2 station to Jamaica station. Next, take the E subway from Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-Jfk Airport station to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 2 min. The bus, light rail and train schedule from JFK Terminal 1 may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, light rail and train schedule to Port Authority Bus Terminal on the Moovit app.

62min
Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
Subway - E
Walk to Port Authority Bus Terminal
Leaves from Terminals 1 & 2

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    JFK Terminal 1
  • 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
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-Jfk Airport
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - E
    Wait for subway
    E
    World Trade Center
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal
    34 min
  • 7
    Walk to Port Authority Bus Terminal
    Walk to
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    West 41st Street
    140 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from JFK Terminal 1 to Port Authority Bus Terminal

The distance between JFK Terminal 1, Manhattan and Port Authority Bus Terminal, Manhattan is approximately 17.94 mi, which can typically be travelled in 49 min. Moovit will show you the directions from JFK Terminal 1 to Port Authority Bus Terminal by bus, light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manhattan – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Light Rail And Train schedule from JFK Terminal 1 to Port Authority Bus Terminal

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

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From JFK Terminal 1 to Port Authority Bus Terminal by light rail and subway

To get from JFK Terminal 1 to Port Authority Bus Terminal in Manhattan, take the AIRTRAIN light rail from Terminals 1 & 2 station to Jamaica station. Next, take the E subway from Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-Jfk Airport station to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 2 min. The bus, light rail and train schedule from JFK Terminal 1 may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, light rail and train schedule to Port Authority Bus Terminal on the Moovit app.

62min
Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
Subway - E
Walk to Port Authority Bus Terminal
Leaves from Terminals 1 & 2

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    JFK Terminal 1
  • 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
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-Jfk Airport
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - E
    Wait for subway
    E
    World Trade Center
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal
    34 min
  • 7
    Walk to Port Authority Bus Terminal
    Walk to
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    West 41st Street
    140 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from JFK Terminal 1 to Port Authority Bus Terminal?

    The fastest way takes 49 minutes, using Light Rail line AIRTRAIN, Train line FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH, Bus line M34A-SBS.

  • What is the alternative route to get from JFK Terminal 1 to Port Authority Bus Terminal?

    The alternative route takes 62 minutes, using Light Rail line AIRTRAIN, Subway line E.

  • Is there a direct light rail between JFK Terminal 1 and Port Authority Bus Terminal?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 49 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from JFK Terminal 1 to Port Authority Bus Terminal?

    The AIRTRAIN light rail line goes from Jamaica Station station near JFK Terminal 1 in Queens to Jamaica station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Jamaica station near Port Authority Bus Terminal in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from JFK Terminal 1 to Port Authority Bus Terminal by light rail, train and bus?

    The total travel time between JFK Terminal 1 in Queens and Port Authority Bus Terminal in Manhattan by light rail, train and bus is about 49 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near JFK Terminal 1 to get to Port Authority Bus Terminal?

    Get on the AIRTRAIN light rail from the Jamaica Station station near JFK Terminal 1 in Queens.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between JFK Terminal 1 and Port Authority Bus Terminal?

    Get off the light rail at the Jamaica stop, which is closest to Port Authority Bus Terminal in Manhattan.

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