How to get from Times Square–42nd Street Station to Terminal 1 (Station) by light rail and subway?

Times Square–42nd Street Station to Terminal 1 (Station) - Subway Schedule

The F subway from Times Square–42nd Street Station to Terminal 1 (Station) usually operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, running every 5-25 min. The trip takes about 49 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Times Square–42nd Street Station to Terminal 1 (Station) by light rail and subway

To get from Times Square–42nd Street Station to Terminal 1 (Station) in Queens, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one light rail line: take the F subway from 42 St-Bryant Pk station to 5 Av/53 St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the E subway and finally take the AIRTRAIN light rail from Jamaica station to Terminals 1 & 2 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 49 min. The light rail and subway schedule from Times Square–42nd Street Station may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and subway schedule to Terminal 1 (Station) on the Moovit app.

49min
Walk to subway station
Subway - F
Subway - E
Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
Leaves from 42 St-Bryant Pk

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    42 St-Bryant Pk
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - F
    Wait for subway
    F
    Jamaica-179 St
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    5 Av/53 St
    4 min
  • 4
    Subway - E
    Wait for subway
    E
    Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-Jfk Airport
    27 min
  • 6
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Jamaica
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
    Wait for light rail
    AIRTRAIN
    Jamaica Station
  • 8
    Ride to light rail station Terminals 1 & 2
    Ride to light rail station
    Terminals 1 & 2
    8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Times Square–42nd Street Station to Terminal 1 (Station)

The distance between Times Square–42nd Street Station, Queens and Terminal 1 (Station), Queens is approximately 16.15 mi, which can typically be travelled in 49 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Times Square–42nd Street Station to Terminal 1 (Station) 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 Times Square–42nd Street Station to Terminal 1 (Station)

To check the light rail and subway schedule from Times Square–42nd Street Station to Terminal 1 (Station) using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Times Square–42nd Street Station) and destination (Terminal 1 (Station)), 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 Times Square–42nd Street Station to Terminal 1 (Station)?

    The fastest way takes 49 minutes, using Subway line F, Subway line E, Light Rail line AIRTRAIN.

  • Is there a direct subway between Times Square–42nd Street Station and Terminal 1 (Station)?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 49 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Times Square–42nd Street Station to Terminal 1 (Station)?

    The F subway line goes from 42 St-Bryant Pk station near Times Square–42nd Street Station in Manhattan to 5 Av/53 St station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one light rail line till 5 Av/53 St station near Terminal 1 (Station) in Queens.

  • How long does it take to travel from Times Square–42nd Street Station to Terminal 1 (Station) by subway and light rail?

    The total travel time between Times Square–42nd Street Station in Manhattan and Terminal 1 (Station) in Queens by subway and light rail is about 49 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Times Square–42nd Street Station to get to Terminal 1 (Station)?

    Get on the F subway from the 42 St-Bryant Pk station near Times Square–42nd Street Station in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Times Square–42nd Street Station and Terminal 1 (Station)?

    Get off the subway at the 5 Av/53 St station, which is closest to Terminal 1 (Station) in Queens.

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