How to get from Terminal 1 to Queens by bus and light rail?

Terminal 1 to Queens - Light Rail Schedule

The AIRTRAIN light rail from Terminal 1 to Queens usually operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, running every 5-15 min. The trip takes about 55 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Terminal 1 to Queens by bus and light rail

To get from Terminal 1 to Queens in New York - New Jersey, take the AIRTRAIN light rail from Terminal 8 station to Jamaica station. Next, take the Q25 bus from Sutphin Blvd/94 Av station to Kissena Bl/Sanford Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 55 min. The bus and light rail schedule from Terminal 1 may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Queens on the Moovit app.

55min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
Bus - Q25Q25
Walk to Queens
Leaves from Terminal 8

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Terminal 8
    ID 160562
    30 yd • 1 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
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sutphin Blvd/94 Av
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - Q25Q25
    Wait for bus
    Q25
    College Point 5 Av
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kissena Bl/Sanford Av
    43 min
  • 7
    Walk to Queens
    Walk to
    Queens
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Terminal 1 to Queens

The distance between Terminal 1, New York - New Jersey and Queens, New York - New Jersey is approximately 9.69 mi, which can typically be travelled in 55 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Terminal 1 to Queens by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in New York - New Jersey – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Light Rail schedule from Terminal 1 to Queens

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

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Terminal 1 to Queens?

    The fastest way takes 55 minutes, using Light Rail line AIRTRAIN, Bus line Q25.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Terminal 1 and Queens?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 55 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Terminal 1 to Queens?

    The AIRTRAIN light rail line goes from Terminal 8 station near Terminal 1 in Queens to Jamaica station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Jamaica station near Queens in New York - New Jersey.

  • How long does it take to travel from Terminal 1 to Queens by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between Terminal 1 in Queens and Queens in New York - New Jersey by light rail and bus is about 55 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Terminal 1 to get to Queens?

    Get on the AIRTRAIN light rail from the Terminal 8 station near Terminal 1 in Queens.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Terminal 1 and Queens?

    Get off the light rail at the Jamaica stop, which is closest to Queens in New York - New Jersey.

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