How to get from Grand Central 42nd Street Station to Terminal 2 by light rail and train?

Grand Central 42nd Street Station to Terminal 2 - Train Schedule

The BABYLON BRANCH train from Grand Central 42nd Street Station to Terminal 2 usually operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, running every 5 min-5 hr 55 min. The trip takes about 44 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Grand Central 42nd Street Station to Terminal 2 by light rail and train

To get from Grand Central 42nd Street Station to Terminal 2 in Queens, take the BABYLON BRANCH train from Grand Central Madison station to Jamaica station. Next, take the AIRTRAIN light rail from Jamaica station to Terminals 1 & 2 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 44 min. The light rail and train schedule from Grand Central 42nd Street Station may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and train schedule to Terminal 2 on the Moovit app.

44min
Train - BABYLON BRANCH
Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
Walk to Terminal 2
Leaves from Grand Central Madison

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Grand Central 42nd Street Station
  • 2
    Train - BABYLON BRANCH
    Wait for train
    BABYLON BRANCH
    Babylon
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Jamaica
    21 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
    8 min
  • 6
    Walk to Terminal 2
    Walk to
    Terminal 2
    John F. Kennedy International Airport
    520 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Grand Central 42nd Street Station to Terminal 2

The distance between Grand Central 42nd Street Station, Queens and Terminal 2, Queens is approximately 15.7 mi, which can typically be travelled in 44 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Grand Central 42nd Street Station to Terminal 2 by light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Queens – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Light Rail And Train schedule from Grand Central 42nd Street Station to Terminal 2

To check the light rail and train schedule from Grand Central 42nd Street Station to Terminal 2 using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Grand Central 42nd Street Station) and destination (Terminal 2), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available light rail and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each light rail and train, 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 train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Grand Central 42nd Street Station to Terminal 2?

    The fastest way takes 44 minutes, using Train line BABYLON BRANCH, Light Rail line AIRTRAIN.

  • Is there a direct train between Grand Central 42nd Street Station and Terminal 2?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 44 min.

  • Which train line goes from Grand Central 42nd Street Station to Terminal 2?

    The BABYLON BRANCH train line goes from Jamaica station near Grand Central 42nd Street Station in Manhattan to Terminals 1 & 2 station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line till Terminals 1 & 2 station near Terminal 2 in Queens.

  • How long does it take to travel from Grand Central 42nd Street Station to Terminal 2 by train and light rail?

    The total travel time between Grand Central 42nd Street Station in Manhattan and Terminal 2 in Queens by train and light rail is about 44 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Grand Central 42nd Street Station to get to Terminal 2?

    Get on the BABYLON BRANCH train from the Jamaica station near Grand Central 42nd Street Station in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Grand Central 42nd Street Station and Terminal 2?

    Get off the train at the Terminals 1 & 2 station, which is closest to Terminal 2 in Queens.

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