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Manhattan to Terminal 8 trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Manhattan and Terminal 8 takes 41 min and the fastest train takes 37 min. There is a train service every few hours from Manhattan to Terminal 8. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

41 min
Duration
17 mi
Distance
$16
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Manhattan to Terminal 8 train times

Trains run hourly between Manhattan and Terminal 8. The earliest departure is at 12:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Manhattan is at 11:09 PM which arrives into Terminal 8 at 11:51 PM. All services require a transfer at Jamaica and take an average of 41 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    Long Island Rail RoadJFK Airtrain39 min • 1 change
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    Long Island Rail RoadJFK Airtrain40 min • 1 change
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    Long Island Rail RoadJFK Airtrain37 min • 1 change
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    Long Island Rail RoadJFK Airtrain37 min • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Long Island Rail RoadJFK Airtrain39 min • 1 change
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    Long Island Rail RoadJFK Airtrain40 min • 1 change
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    Long Island Rail RoadJFK Airtrain37 min • 1 change
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    Long Island Rail RoadJFK Airtrain37 min • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Long Island Rail RoadJFK Airtrain43 min • 1 change
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    Long Island Rail RoadJFK Airtrain51 min • 1 change
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    Long Island Rail RoadJFK Airtrain48 min • 1 change
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    Long Island Rail RoadJFK Airtrain49 min • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Long Island Rail RoadJFK Airtrain43 min • 1 change
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    Long Island Rail RoadJFK Airtrain1h 36m • 1 change
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    Long Island Rail RoadJFK Airtrain48 min • 1 change
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    Long Island Rail RoadJFK Airtrain49 min • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Manhattan to Terminal 8? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Manhattan to Terminal 8.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 17.1 mi
  • Duration: 41 min

What companies run services between Manhattan, NY, USA and Terminal 8, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 86 St to Howard Beach-JFK Airport hourly. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 1h 2m.

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