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.
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AirTrain Fare Information
- Fare of 5$ at Howard Beach or Jamaica Station
- Rides between all other JFK AirTrain stations are free
Comments
re:transports after 10.30 pm
- Yellow cab
- Shared ride (Super Shuttle or AirLink)
- Public Transportation(Airtrain + Subway)
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Airtrain
Hello ! I will be arriving to JFK with jetblue on terminal 6 and i have to change to Terminal 8 to catch a Mexicana flight. How do i go from Terminal 6 to 8 ???
Mart
re : airtrain
Hey Mart,
Jet Blue arrives at Terminal 5(if it is domestic, T4 if it is international). From there , look for Airtrain Station and take free Airtrain to your next terminal 8.
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Transfer
How long does it take to go from Terminal 4 to Terminal 8 after clearing customs. I am traveling from Abu Dhabi and I am an American Citizen so Passport Control/immigration will not be an issue. I have on one checked bag and I will flying out of terminal 8 on American Airline.
re: Transfer
On the Airtrain - it is no more than 5 min.
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Metrocard from Airport
Just wondering which type of metrocard should be purchased to catch the airtrain and other trains from JFK to Manhattan? Is it the regular metrocard or the unlimited ride one?
re: Metrocard from Airport
You will be using Airtrain only once so buy one $5 metro card for that purpose(usually you buy them as you exit the Airtrain system). At the subway station you van buy unlimited(7 days or monthly one)if you planning on frequent use of mass transit during your stay. Or you can buy just one way subway fare($2.25).
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Getting to Hartford, CT from JFK
Hi, I'm arriving at Terminal 4 on Wednesday April 14 at 10:55 a.m. I'm trying to find the quickest way to Windsor, CT from there. I checked Amtrak and I know they have 2 buses from JFK to Penn Station and onwards that day, but I don't like the idea of arriving at 6:15 p.m. or 8:20 p.m. I've found a bus that can take me to Hartford by 3 pm, which is perfect, but I need to be at the Port Authority by 12. I went on the Port Authority website and saw where I could take the Airtrain to Jamaica Station and the LIRR to Penn Station. How do I get from Penn Station to the Port Authority Bus Terminal?
re: arriving at Terminal 4 on Wednesday April 14 at 10:55 a.m
At Jamaica Station instead of taking LIRR take subway line E to 42nd street/Times Square. PA bus terminal is right there. Subway line E is express at that time.
You might want to check another option - there is service called Connecticut Limo. It is shared ride service, operated by minivans. They have service from JFK to Hartford every hour at each Terminal. At Terminal 4 look for Welcome Center - the agents there will give you the details as well as all other options. You may even get direct service to Windsor,CT from JFK.
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Connection flight from and to Vienna
We are arriving from Vienna with Austrain Airlines at JFK und have a connection flight with Jet Blue to Florida. We are traveling with a Baby and lots of luggage, I understand that we have to change Terminals and take the air train, will there be a Jet Blue check-in/transfer counter at the arrival? And comming back from Florida with Jet Blue, will there be a check-in/transfer counter for Austrian Airlines at the arrival?
Looking forward to your reply,
Thank you
re: We are arriving from Vienna with Austrain Airlines
It depends on the agreement between Jet Blue and Austrian Airlines. Check with Austrian Airlines representative at their terminal as soon as you arrive.
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connection iceland air-american
hello,
i will be arriving at JFK from iceland at 7pm, and i need to get to washington and can't choose between flights at 915PM or 1030PM on american. do you think that 2hrs is enough time to clear customs, change terminals and re-check in, or do you recommend i opt for the later flight? does iceland air have a connecting flights service at JFK so i could leave my bags at terminal 7?
thanks
re: connection iceland air-american
Generally 2 hours is enough to do so at JFK but you will feel more comfortable with 1030pm flight on AA. I will suggest you to choose that flight. Most likely Iceland Air has connecting flight transfer with AA. You can check with them as soon as you clear customs at T7.
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jfk to shopping
Hi, I arrive on March 31st at 12:30pmfrom Belgium on JetAirways. I'll be in NY for 12 hrs. What is the best way to get to manhattan and back for a little sightseeing? Thanks. PS I have my tourist visa.
re: the best way to get to manhattan and back for a sightseeing
1. The fastest way - yellow cab;price - flat $45+ toll($5.50) for the whole taxi.
2. The cheapest way - Airtrain + subway; price - $7.25 per person.
3. Express bus to Times Square - New York Airport Service(NYAS); cost $15 per person.
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