How to get from Manhattan to Terminal 1 by light rail and subway?

Manhattan to Terminal 1 - Subway Schedule

The A subway from Manhattan to Terminal 1 usually operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, running every 5-20 min. The trip takes about 1 hr 6 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Manhattan to Terminal 1 by light rail and subway

To get from Manhattan to Terminal 1 in Queens, take the A subway from Chambers St station to Howard Beach-Jfk Airport station. Next, take the AIRTRAIN light rail from Howard Beach station to Terminal 8 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 6 min. The light rail and subway schedule from Manhattan may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and subway schedule to Terminal 1 on the Moovit app.

66min
Walk to subway station
Subway - A
Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
Walk to Terminal 1
Leaves from Chambers St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Chambers St
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - A
    Wait for subway
    A
    Far Rockaway-Mott Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Howard Beach-Jfk Airport
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Howard Beach
    ID 160567
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
    Wait for light rail
    AIRTRAIN
    Howard Beach
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Terminal 8
    ID 160562
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to Terminal 1
    Walk to
    Terminal 1
    Terminal 1, 1 J F K Airport, Jamaica, NY 11430, USA
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Manhattan to Terminal 1

The distance between Manhattan, Queens and Terminal 1, Queens is approximately 16.83 mi, which can typically be travelled in 66 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Manhattan to Terminal 1 by light rail and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Queens – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Light Rail And Subway schedule from Manhattan to Terminal 1

To check the light rail and subway schedule from Manhattan to Terminal 1 using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Manhattan) and destination (Terminal 1), 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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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 66 minutes, using Subway line A, Light Rail line AIRTRAIN.

  • Is there a direct subway between Manhattan and Terminal 1?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 6 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Manhattan to Terminal 1?

    The A subway line goes from Chambers St station near Manhattan in New York - New Jersey to Howard Beach-Jfk Airport station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line till Howard Beach-Jfk Airport station near Terminal 1 in Queens.

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

    The total travel time between Manhattan in New York - New Jersey and Terminal 1 in Queens by subway and light rail is about 1 hr 6 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Manhattan to get to Terminal 1?

    Get on the A subway from the Chambers St station near Manhattan in New York - New Jersey.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Manhattan and Terminal 1?

    Get off the subway at the Howard Beach-Jfk Airport station, which is closest to Terminal 1 in Queens.

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