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How to get from Terminal 8 Station to Terminal 1 by light rail?

From Terminal 8 Station to Terminal 1 by light rail

To get from Terminal 8 Station to Terminal 1 in Queens, take the AIRTRAIN light rail from Terminal 8 station to Federal Circle station. Next, take the AIRTRAIN light rail from Federal Circle station to Terminals 1 & 2 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 11 min. The light rail schedule from Terminal 8 Station may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail schedule to Terminal 1 on the Moovit app.

11min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
Walk to Terminal 1
Leaves from Terminal 8

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Terminal 8
    ID 160562
    10 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
    Federal Circle
    ID 160564
    3 min
  • 4
    Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
    Wait for light rail
    AIRTRAIN
    Jamaica Station
  • 5
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Terminals 1 & 2
    3 min
  • 6
    Walk to Terminal 1
    Walk to
    Terminal 1
    John F. Kennedy International Airport
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Terminal 8 Station to Terminal 1

The distance between Terminal 8 Station, Queens and Terminal 1, Queens is approximately 3.54 mi, which can typically be travelled in 11 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Terminal 8 Station to Terminal 1 by light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Queens – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Light Rail schedule from Terminal 8 Station to Terminal 1

To check the light rail schedule from Terminal 8 Station to Terminal 1 using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Terminal 8 Station) and destination (Terminal 1), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available light rail routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each 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 light rail schedules.

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Terminal 8 Station to Terminal 1?

    The fastest way takes 11 minutes, using Light Rail line AIRTRAIN, Light Rail line AIRTRAIN.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Terminal 8 Station and Terminal 1 in Queens?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 light rail lines in total. The total travelling time is 11 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Terminal 8 Station to Terminal 1 in Queens?

    The AIRTRAIN light rail line goes from Terminal 8 station near Terminal 8 Station to Federal Circle station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line till Federal Circle station near Terminal 1 in Queens.

  • How long does it take to travel from Terminal 8 Station to Terminal 1 in Queens by light rail?

    The total travel time between Terminal 8 Station and Terminal 1 in Queens by light rail is about 11 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Terminal 8 Station to get to Terminal 1 in Queens?

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

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Terminal 8 Station and Terminal 1 in Queens?

    Get off the light rail at the Federal Circle station, which is closest to Terminal 1 in Queens.

  • When is the last bus from Terminal 8 Station to Terminal 1 in Queens?

    The last bus from Terminal 8 Station to Terminal 1 in Queens is the Jamaica - JFK Airport line. It leaves the JFK Airport/Terminal 8 stop at 7:27 PM.