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.
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.

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No, there is no direct train from Manhattan to Terminal 8. However, there are services departing from Grand Central Terminal station and arriving at Terminal 8 station via Jamaica station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41 min.
Manhattan to Terminal 8 train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Grand Central Terminal station.
Manhattan to Terminal 8 train services, operated by JFK Airtrain, arrive at Terminal 8 station.
The distance between Manhattan and Terminal 8 is 21.2 km. The road distance is 27 km.
MTA operates a subway from 86 St to Howard Beach-JFK Airport hourly. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 1h 2m.