How to get from JFK AIRPORT TERMINAL 5 AirTrain STATION to Times Square by light rail and train?

From JFK AIRPORT TERMINAL 5 AirTrain STATION to Times Square by light rail and train

To get from JFK AIRPORT TERMINAL 5 AirTrain STATION to Times Square in Manhattan, take the AIRTRAIN light rail from Terminal 5 station to Jamaica station. Next, take the OYSTER BAY BRANCH train from Jamaica station to 34 St-Penn Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 42 min. The light rail and train schedule from JFK AIRPORT TERMINAL 5 AirTrain STATION may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and train schedule to Times Square on the Moovit app.

42min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
Train - OYSTER BAY BRANCH
Walk to Times Square
Leaves from Terminal 5

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Terminal 5
    ID 160558
    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
    Jamaica
    10 min
  • 4
    Train - OYSTER BAY BRANCH
    Wait for train
    OYSTER BAY BRANCH
    Penn Station
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    19 min
  • 6
    Walk to Times Square
    Walk to
    Times Square
    209 W 38th St
    490 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from JFK AIRPORT TERMINAL 5 AirTrain STATION to Times Square by light rail and train via AIRTRAIN and FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH

To get from JFK AIRPORT TERMINAL 5 AirTrain STATION to Times Square in Manhattan, take the AIRTRAIN light rail from Terminal 5 station to Jamaica station. Next, take the FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH train from Jamaica station to 34 St-Penn Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 42 min. The light rail and train schedule from JFK AIRPORT TERMINAL 5 AirTrain STATION may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and train schedule to Times Square on the Moovit app.

42min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
Train - FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH
Walk to Times Square
Leaves from Terminal 5

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Terminal 5
    ID 160558
    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
    Jamaica
    10 min
  • 4
    Train - FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH
    Wait for train
    FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH
    Penn Station
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    18 min
  • 6
    Walk to Times Square
    Walk to
    Times Square
    209 W 38th St
    490 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from JFK AIRPORT TERMINAL 5 AirTrain STATION to Times Square

The distance between JFK AIRPORT TERMINAL 5 AirTrain STATION, Manhattan and Times Square, Manhattan is approximately 16.84 mi, which can typically be travelled in 42 min. Moovit will show you the directions from JFK AIRPORT TERMINAL 5 AirTrain STATION to Times Square by light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manhattan – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Light Rail And Train schedule from JFK AIRPORT TERMINAL 5 AirTrain STATION to Times Square

To check the light rail and train schedule from JFK AIRPORT TERMINAL 5 AirTrain STATION to Times Square using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (JFK AIRPORT TERMINAL 5 AirTrain STATION) and destination (Times Square), 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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Alternative route from JFK AIRPORT TERMINAL 5 AirTrain STATION to Times Square by light rail and train via AIRTRAIN and FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH

To get from JFK AIRPORT TERMINAL 5 AirTrain STATION to Times Square in Manhattan, take the AIRTRAIN light rail from Terminal 5 station to Jamaica station. Next, take the FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH train from Jamaica station to 34 St-Penn Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 42 min. The light rail and train schedule from JFK AIRPORT TERMINAL 5 AirTrain STATION may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and train schedule to Times Square on the Moovit app.

42min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
Train - FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH
Walk to Times Square
Leaves from Terminal 5

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Terminal 5
    ID 160558
    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
    Jamaica
    10 min
  • 4
    Train - FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH
    Wait for train
    FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH
    Penn Station
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    18 min
  • 6
    Walk to Times Square
    Walk to
    Times Square
    209 W 38th St
    490 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from JFK AIRPORT TERMINAL 5 AirTrain STATION to Times Square?

    The fastest way takes 42 minutes, using Light Rail line AIRTRAIN, Train line OYSTER BAY BRANCH.

  • What is the alternative route to get from JFK AIRPORT TERMINAL 5 AirTrain STATION to Times Square?

    The alternative route takes 42 minutes, using Light Rail line AIRTRAIN, Train line FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH.

  • Is there a direct light rail between JFK AIRPORT TERMINAL 5 AirTrain STATION and Times Square?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 42 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from JFK AIRPORT TERMINAL 5 AirTrain STATION to Times Square?

    The AIRTRAIN light rail line goes from Terminal 5 station near JFK AIRPORT TERMINAL 5 AirTrain STATION in Queens to Jamaica Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Jamaica Station station near Times Square in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from JFK AIRPORT TERMINAL 5 AirTrain STATION to Times Square by light rail and train?

    The total travel time between JFK AIRPORT TERMINAL 5 AirTrain STATION in Queens and Times Square in Manhattan by light rail and train is about 42 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near JFK AIRPORT TERMINAL 5 AirTrain STATION to get to Times Square?

    Get on the AIRTRAIN light rail from the Terminal 5 station near JFK AIRPORT TERMINAL 5 AirTrain STATION in Queens.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between JFK AIRPORT TERMINAL 5 AirTrain STATION and Times Square?

    Get off the light rail at the Jamaica Station station, which is closest to Times Square in Manhattan.

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