The average train between Manhattan and Terminal 8 takes 40 min and the fastest train takes 36 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour 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 every 15 minutes between Manhattan and Terminal 8. The earliest departure is at 1:05 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Manhattan is at 9:12 PM which arrives into Terminal 8 at 9:53 PM. All services require a transfer at Jamaica and take an average of 40 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 Manhattan station and arriving at Terminal 8 station via Jamaica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40 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 Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Terminal 8 station.
The distance between Manhattan and Terminal 8 is 21.2 km. The road distance is 28 km.
MTA operates a subway from 86 St to Howard Beach-JFK Airport hourly. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 1h 2m.
