How to get from JFK Terminal 1 to Port Authority Bus Terminal by light rail and subway?

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 3 min. The light rail and subway schedule from JFK Terminal 1 may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and subway schedule to Port Authority Bus Terminal on the Moovit app.

63min
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
    37 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

From JFK Terminal 1 to Port Authority Bus Terminal by light rail, subway 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 subway line: take the AIRTRAIN light rail from Terminals 1 & 2 station to Jamaica station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH train and finally take the 1 subway from 34 St-Penn Station station to Times Sq-42 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 52 min. The light rail and subway schedule from JFK Terminal 1 may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and subway schedule to Port Authority Bus Terminal on the Moovit app.

52min
Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
Train - PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH
Subway - 1
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 - PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH
    Wait for train
    PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH
    Penn Station
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    20 min
  • 6
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    Van Cortlandt Park-242 St
  • 7
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    2 min
  • 8
    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 17.83 mi, which can typically be travelled in 63 min. Moovit will show you the directions from JFK Terminal 1 to Port Authority Bus Terminal by light rail and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manhattan – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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

To check the light rail and subway 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 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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From JFK Terminal 1 to Port Authority Bus Terminal by light rail, subway 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 subway line: take the AIRTRAIN light rail from Terminals 1 & 2 station to Jamaica station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH train and finally take the 1 subway from 34 St-Penn Station station to Times Sq-42 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 52 min. The light rail and subway schedule from JFK Terminal 1 may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and subway schedule to Port Authority Bus Terminal on the Moovit app.

52min
Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
Train - PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH
Subway - 1
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 - PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH
    Wait for train
    PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH
    Penn Station
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    20 min
  • 6
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    Van Cortlandt Park-242 St
  • 7
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    2 min
  • 8
    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 63 minutes, using Light Rail line AIRTRAIN, Subway line E.

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

    The alternative route takes 52 minutes, using Light Rail line AIRTRAIN, Train line PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH, Subway line 1.

  • 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 and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 3 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 subway 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 and subway?

    The total travel time between JFK Terminal 1 in Queens and Port Authority Bus Terminal in Manhattan by light rail and subway is about 1 hr 3 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 station, which is closest to Port Authority Bus Terminal in Manhattan.

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