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
I am arriving at JFK airport
I am arriving at JFK airport at 6++pm and need to get to Hyatt Place @ Princeton New Jersey. What is my options of going there? Bus/Airtrain system/subway? and how? Thanks.
Train: NYAS bus ($15, 1
Train: NYAS bus ($15, 1 hr.) to Penn Station or Airtrain to Jamaica station then E subway ($7.25, 1+ hrs) or LIRR ($13, 20-30 min) to Penn Station then NJ Transit to Princeton or Princeton Junction whichever stop is closest to your hotel.
Bus: NYAS bus to Port Authority Bus Terminal or E subway to 42nd St/Port Authority, bus to Princeton.
I'd recommend the train; cheaper, more frequency and less travel time.
What is the fastest way to
What is the fastest way to get from JFK to Newark aeroport, I have only 2 and a half hours between flights. I arrive to JFK at 5:05 and my flight from Newark is at 7:30. Plus this time includes my immigration and baggage.
Thank you for the answer.
re: fastest way to get from JFK to Newark aeroport
Take a taxi - yellow cab will charge you on the meter and will cost you about $80-$100.
JFK_E
Airtrain Free?
When I arrived at one of the terminals, is it free to take the airtrain to Federal Circle or is it 5$?
Thank you for your answer!
Airtrain is free between
Airtrain is free between terminals and to/from Federal Circle. You only pay $5 if you enter/exit at Howard Beach or Jamaica.
Help
Hi i have a friend coming from JFK to Stony Brook. I have a hard time getting directions for him to get here using the Air Train to Stony Brook Train station. could you help please.
Thanks
Sean.
He should take Airtrain to
He should take Airtrain to Jamaica LIRR. Some trains will require a transfer at Huntington to continue to Stony Brook. LIRR fares and schedules can be found online at http://lirr42.mta.info/sfweb/faces/index.jspx
luggage situation
I'm taking Amtrak into Penn Station first and will have two big luggage with me. Which will be more convenient for me to JFK with the luggage? LIRR or Subway? thanks.
Definitely LIRR as the
Definitely LIRR as the trains have overhead racks for your luggage. Subway does not.
7 day travel card
hi
do you know if I can buy already a seven day subway travel card (cost 27$) at JFK?
many thanks
pv
Thanks! So when I take the
Thanks! So when I take the airtrain to HB or Jamaica, I need first to pay for that journey and will then be able to purchase the seven day subway card
Am I correct to say the part between JFK and Jamaica costs five dollars?
thanks again for the info!
You pay for all when you
You pay for all when you arrive at HB or Jamaica. There are automated kiosks where you can purchase your subway card and pay for your $5 Airtrain fare. There are also helpful attendants there to assist you.
I believe you'd need to
I believe you'd need to purchase that at one of the subway stations at Howard Beach or Jamaica.
Manhattan - Jamaica on E
Hi, how safe is it to travel on the metro (specifically E from PortAuthority - Jamaica or Jamaica - PortAuthority) in the evenings after 6 pm. Any specific precautions we need to take? Kindly advice.
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