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

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For $5.00/person, the AirTrain can take you to the Howard Beach subway station, where you can connect (for an additional $2.25) to the Manhattan-bound "A" subway, which can take you to Brooklyn.

There is also a local bus, the B-15, which travels from JFK Terminal 4 to Brooklyn. Bus fare is $2.25/person, with a free transfer to the subway (if needed) if you use a Metrocard to pay the bus fare.

Where in Brooklyn do you want to go?

Hi, and thanks for your reply. I eed to get to Lawrence Street. I kind of googled it and think that the nearest station is Jay St - Metrotech so will be most grateful if you can confirm this is correct and also the easiest way of getting there. Thankyou

There is a "Lawrence Street" stop on the "R" train, but coming from the airport, you would take the "A" train to Jay Street. Take AirTrain to Howard Beach station; then board a Manhattan-bound "A" train for the 30-minute ride to Jay Street.

You can also find a very good trip planner at www.mta.info.

Thankyou for your info and help. I have noted this down and will follow these directions accordingly - thanks once again.

Hi
I need to get to 29th St from JFK Airport at the end of October. Please can someone help me on what route I should take. I dont know which terminal it will be from - are they all easy to get trains from?!!
Thanks!

Which 29th Street? The one in Manhattan? The one in Brooklyn? Or the one in Queens? If Manhattan, where on 29th Street? There are several subway lines with stops at 28th Street in Manhattan. Which one is closest to your destination will depend on where on 29th Street you are headed.

Hi, what is the best way from JFK to Jersey City (pref. Tonnelle Avenue)? We will be on JFK on Tuesday afternoon, app. 6 p.m. Thanks a lot.

Does it sound right that my jetBlue flight will be coming in to JFK at terminal 3 and departing from terminal 5?

Jet Blue is T5, Delta is T3.

Some JetBlue international flights arrive at Terminal 4, which has Customs/Immigration facilities.

Hi.. I will arrive at JFK thursday the 8/9 at 1320..
What is the easiest way too get to Manhatten ?

Airtrain will take you Rockway station. A-train can take you from 111th st/ or Rockway, go under for southbound.5th ave. Stops along zoo, central park, manhatten and the fin dis. are all along those. Midtown will cost about $7.50. People are good and could help if you get a little lost. Have Fun!

lellis will be arriving sat at jfk heading to w 36,taxi fares are 50 bucks,looks like the way to go is airtrain. What would be the rout for this? Thanks from Austin,tx. Also around how much is this cost?

we are 2 adults and 3 kids arr jfk on nov 4 at 11am and leave on nov 5 at 21.45
should we get a hotel near the airport and then travel into the city for sightseeing, or should we stay in the city?
if in the city, which train station should i be looking in the area of, for hotels.
dont want to be carrying luggage too far thru the streets or be looking for extra large taxis

You have very little time.
Get your luggage to a hotel near JFK.

Then get the hotel's shuttle back to the airport to take the AIRTrain to Jamaica Station (NOT Howard BEach).

Take the E train at Jamaica Station to Manhattan OR take the Long Island Railroad at Jamaica Station. Both get you to Manhattan.

If you insist on staying in Manhattan, the E train is still good. There is a Sheraton hotel near the 53rd St./ 7th Avenue E train stop.

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