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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Cross street or address will be helpful.
JFK_E

Hi,

Flying into JFK on Saturday, landing at 22.30 from London Heathrow, looking for most affordable route to Hotel Edison on 42nd Broadway.

I presume AirTrain will be quickest and easiest option, but what stations and lines do I need?

Take Airtrain from any terminal on track 1 to Jamaica Station( be careful - on that track there are two alternating trains going to different routes; check the sign above the doors as the train arrives; the red colored sign is Jamaica one). Then take subway line E to 42nd street stop. Cost-$7.25/passenger.

JFK_E

Hi,
I arrive at JFK airport the 10th june at 03:45 PM and I have to go to New Jersey.
How can I go there?
Thank's.

New Jersey as a address won't be enough. Town or city would be helpful.
JFK_E

Hi, how often does the airtrain run and how long would it take from Terminal 4 to reach the Jamaica station subway? Thanks!

Airtrain runs every 5 min during peak times(8am-12pm;4pm-8pm) and every 10 min for the rest of the day.
At terminal 4 go to the third floor and take the train on track 1( be careful - on that track there are two alternating trains going to different routes; check the sign above the doors as the train arrives; the red colored sign is Jamaica one).
JFK_E

We'll be flying into JFK on Monday, May 31 via LX and are booked to a train from Penn Station. What is the quickest way to get there and about how long will it take. Thanks.

The quickest way is to get LIRR train.
Take Airtrain from any terminal on track 1 to Jamaica Station( be careful - on that track there are two alternating trains going two different routes; check the sign above the doors as the train arrives; the red colored sign is Jamaica one). Then take LIRR train to Penn Station(total fare ~ $12, less on the weekends; 35-45 min.)

JFK_E

Hello,

I will be arriving to Terminal 4 and would like to make my way by public transport to "Bowery" subway station. Could you please provide me with the quickest route from Terminal 4. Thanks a lot!

Take Airtrain from terminal 4 on track 1 to Jamaica Station( be careful - on that track there are two alternating trains going to different routes; check the sign above the doors as the train arrives; the red colored sign is Jamaica one). Then take subway line Z to Bowery stop. Cost-$7.25/passenger
JFK_E

I will be arriving at JFK by Etihad Airways at 4:30pm on August 28th and I have to catch a Jet Blue Airways flight to Buffalo at 6:30 pm the same day. Do you think I will be able to catch the flight on time, ie do you think I will be able to clear customs and then re-check my bags in 2 hrs?

You should be fine. Hope Etihad won't be late.
JFK_E

Thanks a lot , much appreciated!

Hi

We are arriving at jfk on June 30, at 22.00 what is the cheapest and fastest way to get to Doubletrees Guest Suites in times square

thanks MN

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