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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

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 03/25/2010 - 02:15

Thanks BG,

I will consider that . From my experience, more people are choosing subway E instead of LIRR. May be because of the price as you suggested. I will include LIRR in my advice next time:)
Thanks again !

JFK_E

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 03/25/2010 - 16:48

Agreed, price is certainly a consideration, but schlepping bags on a crowded subway sucks; did that last week going to Penn Station from downtown. At least you normally get a seat on LIRR and less hassle and frazzle. Keep up the good work!!

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 03/31/2010 - 01:27

Thanks both for the advice, great to see that there are good options. What is LRR by the way!?!?! And how much more expensive is it?

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 03/22/2010 - 17:59

whats the fastest way to grand central from jfk i arrive @740pm i was thinking of taking the nyas bus but is subway quicker i need to catch metro north to yonkers asap i know the nyas bus takes me right to grand central but just need quickest way

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 03/22/2010 - 22:45

NYAS is express service and once leaves the airport it goes straight to Grand Central Station. Furthermore, at that time there should not be much traffic going into the city.
JFK_E

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 03/23/2010 - 15:02

thanks

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 03/22/2010 - 17:23

I have cousins flying in from Italt on or about March 25th. They are flying ALitalia and I wanted to know how they would get to Newark Penn station where there I can get them on a train to my area? Obviously they will not be familiar with the area so any help will be appreciated!

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 03/22/2010 - 22:42

Hey Victor,

Let them take Airtrain from any terminal on track 1 to Jamaica Station. Then take Subway E to Penn Station in Manhattan. There take NJ train to Penn Station Newark.
JFK_E

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 03/22/2010 - 14:07

Hi

I've been reading the comments and am still confused on how to get to the Financial District - what is the best route and what subway do I need?

Many Thanks

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 03/23/2010 - 06:57

Take Airtrain on track 1 to Howard Beach Station. Then take subway line A(towards Manhattan) to Broadway-Nassau stop. Transfer to either 2,3,4 or 5 subway line (towards Downtown or Brooklyn) for one stop to Wall Street .
See: http://www.mta.info/nyct/maps/submap.htm
JFK_E

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 03/22/2010 - 03:42

First time travellers to NYC.

How would we go about getting from JFK (Jetblue domestic) to Penn Station? How much would it cost each?

Thanks!

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 03/23/2010 - 07:52

Take Airtrain (which is located on the third floor) on track 1 to Jamaica Station. Then take subway line E to Penn Station.It costs $5 for Airtrain plus $2.25 for subway.
JFK_E

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 03/20/2010 - 20:54

Hi,

i will be arriving to JFK on terminal-8 at 3:30PM and i'll be leaving to Dubai on terminal-4 at 11:00PM,
between this transition time, i want to go to Timesquare and comeback quickly, is it possible? If possible, which is the cheap and fastest way to Timesquare?

Vijay

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 03/20/2010 - 22:27

Hi Vijay,
Yes, it is possible to do that . Give yourself one hour and half in each direction if you are using public transportation. Then , try to be at least at 9pm at JFK for your flight to Dubai.
Using taxi or New York Express bus to Times Square will give you more time since they are faster(but more expensive).
JFK_E

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 03/20/2010 - 17:52

Hi everybody,
we arrive on May 8th at 22.35.What can we take to get to the city? Which means of transport will be operating at that time?
Thanks

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