The average train between Times Square and Federal Circle takes 31 min and the fastest train takes 27 min. The train runs at least 6 times per hour from Times Square to Federal Circle. 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 10 minutes between Times Square and Federal Circle. The earliest departure is at 3:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Times Square is at 2:35 PM which arrives into Federal Circle at 3:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Jamaica and take an average of 31 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Times Square to Federal Circle. However, there are services departing from Times Square station and arriving at Federal Circle station via Jamaica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31 min.
Times Square to Federal Circle train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from New York Penn Station.
Times Square to Federal Circle train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Federal Circle station.
The distance between Times Square and Federal Circle is 18.8 km. The road distance is 23 km.
MTA operates a subway from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to Howard Beach-JFK Airport every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 48 min.