How to get from New York Penn Station to Terminal 5 by light rail and train?

From New York Penn Station to Terminal 5 by light rail and train

To get from New York Penn Station to Terminal 5 in Queens, take the PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH train from 34 St-Penn Station station to Jamaica station. Next, take the AIRTRAIN light rail from Jamaica station to Terminal 5 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 44 min. The light rail and train schedule from New York Penn Station may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and train schedule to Terminal 5 on the Moovit app.

44min
Walk to train station
Train - PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH
Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
Leaves from 34 St-Penn Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    170 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH
    Wait for train
    PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH
    Huntington
  • 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 Terminal 5
    Ride to light rail station
    Terminal 5
    ID 160558
    11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from New York Penn Station to Terminal 5

The distance between New York Penn Station, Queens and Terminal 5, Queens is approximately 16.9 mi, which can typically be travelled in 44 min. Moovit will show you the directions from New York Penn Station to Terminal 5 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 New York Penn Station to Terminal 5

To check the light rail and train schedule from New York Penn Station to Terminal 5 using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (New York Penn Station) and destination (Terminal 5), 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 New York Penn Station to Terminal 5?

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

  • Is there a direct train between New York Penn Station and Terminal 5?

    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 New York Penn Station to Terminal 5?

    The PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH train line goes from 34 St-Penn Station near New York Penn Station in Manhattan to Jamaica station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line till Jamaica station near Terminal 5 in Queens.

  • How long does it take to travel from New York Penn Station to Terminal 5 by train and light rail?

    The total travel time between New York Penn Station in Manhattan and Terminal 5 in Queens by train and light rail is about 44 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near New York Penn Station to get to Terminal 5?

    Get on the PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH train from the 34 St-Penn Station near New York Penn Station in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between New York Penn Station and Terminal 5?

    Get off the train at the Jamaica station, which is closest to Terminal 5 in Queens.

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