JFK International Airport AirTrain

Airtrain has three branches:
1. Terminals train :
-it is always on track 2;
-it never leaves the Airport;
-it is free;
-it loops between the terminals clockwise - T8->T7->....->T1->T8->....

2. Jamaica branch
- it is always on track 1
- it is free , unless you decide to exit/enter the system at Jamaica station($5)
- once at the terminals area it moves counterclockwise - T1->T2/3->....T8->FC->JA

3. Howard Beach branch
- it is always on track 1
- it is free , unless you decide to exit/enter the system at Howard Beach station($5)
- once at the terminals area it moves counterclockwise - T1->T2/3->....T8->FC->LB->HB
- it is widely used to go to/from long term parking

Both Jamaica and Howard Beach trains are alternating on track 2. There is a visual signage as well as voice announcements of which train is at the platform.
See the Airtrain map for details:
http://www.panynj.gov/airports/pdf/jfk-airtrain-brochure-english.pdf

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You will be able to do that. Take a taxi - it will take you an hour in each direction and costs flat fare of $50.50 each way.
Be back at least 1.5-2 hours prior to departure time.
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The "private" ones offer a courtesy shuttle to and from terminals.
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Here are the three most common ways to get there:
1.Yellow cab (from JFK to any point to Manhattan) costs flat fare of $45 + bridge toll($5.50)
2. Using public Transportation
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 Lexington Ave stop and transfer to subway line 6 going towards downtown. Get off at Grand Central stop.Cost-$7.25.
The hotel is 3 blocks away walking south on Park Ave and make right at the intersection with E39th street.
3. Shuttle
There is shuttle(look for it at Ground transportation counter or Welcome Center) that goes to the hotel for $18.50 per person.
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Airtrain to Jamaica Station; Subway E to Roosevelt Ave; Subway F to 21 str-Queens Bridge; walk two blocks on 21st street towards 39th Ave; make a right on 39th Ave; walk 4 blocks to Crescent Street and make left - that is where Ramada is. Cost - $7.25 per person.
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