JFK International Airport AirTrain

AirTrain JFK is the train service that operates between JFK
International Airport, Long Island Rail Road trains and New York City Subway.
It also serves as an on-airport service connecting the airline terminals, rental
car facilities, hotel shuttles, and airport parking lots.

Air Train JFK has
3 routes:

  • Howard Beach route

The Howard Beach route ends at the Howard Beach-JFK subway station. It stops
at Lefferts Boulevard (connecting transit services - B15 bus) for shuttle buses
to long term parking lots A and B and to airport employee parking.

Connecting transit services: A subway train, Q11 bus

  • Jamaica Station route

The Jamaica route ends at Jamaica Station on the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR)
next to the Sutphin Boulevard/Archer Avenue-JFK subway station (to Brooklyn
and Manhattan or Queens).

Connecting transit services: E, J and Z subway
trains, Q6, Q8, Q9, Q20A, Q20B, Q25/Q34, Q30, Q31, Q40, Q43, Q44, Q60  and
Q65 buses

Both routes make a counterclockwise loop through the airport and stop at each
terminal.

  • Airline Terminal route

The Airline Terminal route connects 6 terminal stations (Terminal 1, 2-3,
4, 5-6, 7 and 8-9). Route operates in the opposite direction, making a clockwise
loop.
All JFK AirTrain stations are wheelchair accessible. Howard Beach subway and
Jamaica Long Island Railroad stations are wheelchair accessible too.

JFK
AirTrain Fare Information

  • Fare of 5$ at Howard Beach or Jamaica Station
  • Rides between all other JFK AirTrain stations are free

Comments

1996

Hi, I will be ariving at terminal 7 at 17:25 and will be departing from terminal 1 at 19:05. Please let me know if I have enough time and which train/bus is the best to take.

Many thanks in advance!

Vladimir

Have two seniors arriving at the Delta Terminal and meeting rest of group coming in on a Jet Blue flight. What is best way for them to get from Delta to Jet Blue?

Two of us need to get to the roosevelt hotel (manhatten), what is the best way?, a taxi is expensive (about 50$)
thanks Roger

Not sure what you mean by "best." There is express bus service from JFK to Grand Central Terminal -- a short walk from the Roosevelt -- that costs about $15/person, I believe. Or if you spend $13.60 on a Metrocard, you will end up with a card worth $14.50 (after the 7% bonus for purchases of $10 or more); that will cover the cost of the AirTtain to Jamaica Station, and the subway for two people. You can take a Manhattan-bound "E" subway from Jamaica Station to Fifth Avenue and 53rd Street. If you exit to the rear of the train, you will be at Madison Avenue and 53rd Street -- about a ten-minute walk down Madison to the Roosevelt.

I will travel for the 1st tim to NY on dec. 2011. My flight will land on 6:30 pm. After i need to take the train to Washington DC. Pls. help me the best way i can connect to train station. I really appretiate the support!

I will be arriving at JFK on monday 28th Nov 11 at 12.45pm it will take about an hour to go through customs and then im looking for a train to take me to canal street station - manhattan soho...your help on which trains to take will be much appreciated.

Thanks,

Where is the best place to meet, If I get off at terminal 7 (qantas) and a friend gets off at terminal 3 (delta)? we both arrive at the exact same time.

Please could you tell me how to get to 37th St Lexington Ave. I will be arriving at JFK about 13.30.

Hello,
I'm traveling to NY on delta and meeting someone on jet blue. How do I make the connection? I get in in 22 mintues after them.

Hi, Im traveling from a jetblue flight from JFK to brooklyn heights, ny, I would be getting off at jay st. Can you please tell me what I would need to do?
Thank you!

I'll be arriving in JFK on Nov 27th at 11pm. I need to catch Metro North to Peekskill,NY. Will AirTrain get me to either Station. I can transfer once I'm at Penn. But would like to know how long from airport to city. Any info would be appreciated.

I am arriving at JFK on dec 29 at 6:05 PM.
I need to get a train to Philly from Penn st. What is the easiest and fastest route. Could i make it to the 9:05 train or should I wait for the 10:59?

Is the AirTrain in the secure area?

No; it is land-side.

Hello
I am flying in from santiago to JFK airport on 4 november. I will reach JFK by 08 35 . My connecting flight to Chennai is only at 19 00 hrs. I would like to go for a short city tour during this transit time of about 12 hours. can you advice wether this time is enough .
thankyou
George

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