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

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 PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH train from Jamaica station to 34 St-Penn Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 47 min.

47min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
Train - PORT JEFFERSON 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
    80 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 - PORT JEFFERSON BRANCHPORT JEFFERSON BRANCH
    Wait for train
    PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH
    Penn Station
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    20 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 by light rail and train via AIRTRAIN and LONG BEACH 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 LONG BEACH BRANCH train from Jamaica station to 34 St-Penn Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 42 min.

42min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
Train - LONG BEACH 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
    80 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 - LONG BEACH BRANCHLONG BEACH BRANCH
    Wait for train
    LONG BEACH 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 16.87 mi, which can typically be travelled in 47 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.

Public transit stations close to JFK AIRPORT TERMINAL 5 AirTrain STATION

JFK AIRPORT TERMINAL 5 AirTrain STATION is located at JFK AIRPORT TERMINAL 5 AirTrain STATION, Manhattan and the nearest public transit station is Terminal 7.

Bus stations close to JFK AIRPORT TERMINAL 5 AirTrain STATION:

  • JFK Airport/Terminal 8

Public transit stations close to Times Square, Manhattan

Times Square is located at 209 W 38th St, Manhattan and the nearest public transit station is 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal.

Subway stations close to Times Square:

  • 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal
  • 34 St-Penn Station
  • Times Sq-42 St

Bus stations close to Times Square:

  • W 40th St & 8th Ave
  • 8 Av/W 40 St
  • W 42 St/Broadway

Related Routes

Alternative route by light rail and train via AIRTRAIN and LONG BEACH 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 LONG BEACH BRANCH train from Jamaica station to 34 St-Penn Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 42 min.

42min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
Train - LONG BEACH 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
    80 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 - LONG BEACH BRANCHLONG BEACH BRANCH
    Wait for train
    LONG BEACH 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 47 minutes, using Bus line AIRTRAIN, Bus line PORT JEFFERSON 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 Bus line AIRTRAIN, Bus line LONG BEACH 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 47 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 47 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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