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How to get from JFK Terminal 1 to Port Authority Bus Terminal by bus, light rail and train?
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.
49min
AIRTRAIN
M34A-SBS
Leaves from Terminals 1 & 2
Step by Step
- 1
Start from light rail stationJFK Terminal 1 - 2AIRTRAINWait for light railAIRTRAINJamaica Station
- 3
Ride to light rail stationJamaica13 min - 4FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCHWait for trainFAR ROCKAWAY BRANCHPenn Station
- 5Ride to train station34 St-Penn Station18 min
- 6Walk to bus stationW 34 St/7 Av20 yd • 1 min
- 7M34A-SBSWait for busM34A-SBSSelect Bus Pa Bus Trm Via 34 St Via 8 Av
- 8Ride to bus station8 Av/W 40 St6 min
- 9Walk toPort Authority Bus TerminalWest 41st Street180 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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 FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH train and finally take the 3 subway from 34 St-Penn Station station to Times Sq-42 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 52 min.
52min
AIRTRAIN
Leaves from Terminals 1 & 2
Step by Step
- 1Start from light rail stationJFK Terminal 1
- 2AIRTRAINWait for light railAIRTRAINJamaica Station
- 3Ride to light rail stationJamaica13 min
- 4FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCHWait for trainFAR ROCKAWAY BRANCHPenn Station
- 5Ride to train station34 St-Penn Station18 min
- 6Wait for subway3Harlem-148 St
- 7Ride to subway stationTimes Sq-42 St1 min
- 8Walk toPort Authority Bus TerminalWest 41st Street190 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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.
Public transit stations close to JFK Terminal 1
JFK Terminal 1 is located at JFK Terminal 1, Manhattan and the nearest public transit station is JFK Airport/Terminal 8.
Bus stations close to JFK Terminal 1:
- JFK Airport/Terminal 8
- Van Wyck South Service Rd/Bldg 90
Public transit stations close to Port Authority Bus Terminal, Manhattan
Port Authority Bus Terminal is located at West 41st Street, Manhattan and the nearest public transit station is 34 St-Penn Station.
Subway stations close to Port Authority Bus Terminal:
- 34 St-Penn Station
- 42 St-Bryant Pk
- Times Sq-42 St
Bus stations close to Port Authority Bus Terminal:
- W 40th St & 8th Ave
- 8 Av/W 40 St
- New York (P.A.B.T.)
Related Routes
- Middletown to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Bergenfield, Nj to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Allendale, Nj to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Central Islip, Ny to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- East Orange, Nj to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Fair Lawn, Nj to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Hackensack, Nj to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Hazlet, Nj to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Fort Lee, Nj to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Glen Cove, Ny to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Nutley, Nj to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Leonia, Nj to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Palisades Park, Nj to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Saddle Brook, Nj to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Massapequa, Ny to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Piscataway, Nj to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Matawan, Nj to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Middletown, Nj to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- White Plains, Ny to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ridgewood Ymca 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 FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH train and finally take the 3 subway from 34 St-Penn Station station to Times Sq-42 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 52 min.
52min
AIRTRAINLeaves from Terminals 1 & 2
Step by Step
- 1Start from light rail stationJFK Terminal 1
- 2AIRTRAINWait for light railAIRTRAINJamaica Station
- 3Ride to light rail stationJamaica13 min
- 4FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCHWait for trainFAR ROCKAWAY BRANCHPenn Station
- 5Ride to train station34 St-Penn Station18 min
- 6Wait for subway3Harlem-148 St
- 7Ride to subway stationTimes Sq-42 St1 min
- 8Walk toPort Authority Bus TerminalWest 41st Street190 yd • 3 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 Bus line AIRTRAIN, Bus 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 52 minutes, using Bus line AIRTRAIN, Bus line FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH, Bus line 3.
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.
