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
Hi. How can i go from T4 to
Hi. How can i go from T4 to T3? How long will it take? Is 1 hour layover enough to make it?
I will be travelling from
I will be travelling from JFK to Orchard St in Manhattan, arriving 17th July, departing 22nd July. Looks like I can take the Airtrain to Jamaica, then subway J/Z to Essex/Delancey, but the MTA planner doesn't suggest that route. Am I missing something, or would that work? Thanks.
From Jamaica the J subway to
From Jamaica the J subway to Essex St. or Bowery (depends where on Orchard you're heading to) will get you close enough to your destination without having to transfer to other subway lines. BTW the Z subway operates during rush hour only AM inbound and PM outbound.
Hello, I have a 14 days
Hello,
I have a 14 days metrocard, do i have to pay to take the airtrain at howard beach?
Thanks a lot.
re:Hello, I have a 14 days
14 days metrocard is a strictly subway metrocard, not Airtrain. Therefore you have to buy a separate pay-per-ride metrocard with $5 on it to use the Airtrain.
JFK_E
Time taken to travel from terminal 4 to terminal 3 by AirTrain
Hi
How long does it take to travel from terminal 4 to terminal 3 by Airtrain. I have a 3 hours stopover at terminal 3 to finish my immigration and customs. Will 3 hours be enough to finish immigration and customs and then switch over to terminal 3 from terminal 4 to catch my connecting flight. Thank You.
Regards,
Rohita.
re:How long does it take to travel from terminal 4 to terminal 3
Hi Rohita,
It takes less than a minute travel time by Airtrain.
Three hours is plenty of time to complete immigration/customs formalities.
JFK_E
thank you for your prompt
thank you for your prompt reply. I have another doubt : can i take the luggage carts on the airtrain and if I have to recheck my bags in terminal 3 from terminal 4 will the three hours of stop over time be enough and i would like to know if porter facilities are available to transfer luggage between terminals. Thanks again!
Rohita.
re:thank you for your prompt
You can take a luggage cart on Airtrain. Three hours is enough regardless where you will be check-in the bags. Porters are available but do not count on them - not all of them agree to take the bags between the terminals.
JFK_E
INFORMATIONS REQUEST
PLEASE I ARRIVE JFK TERMINAL 3 DL263 AND DEPART FROM TERMINAL 2 TO SFO WITH DL1665. CAN YOU EXPLAIN HOW TO GO FROM TERMINAL 3 TO TERMINAL 2? HOW MANY TIME DOES IT TAKE? DO THEY CHECK PASSPORT AGAIN?THANKS
re:INFORMATIONS REQUEST
Terminals 2 and 3 are connected - just follow the signs for your gate number. It takes no more than 10 min. In your case , you have to clear security at T3 and there you have to present boarding pass along with your passport.
JFK_E
Information on how to get to Terminal 8 from Terminal 7
I am expected to arrive at Terminal 7 at 1310 and catch a connection flight to Boston which departs at 1540 at Terminal 8.
(1) Do I have to go through Immigration at Terminal 7 before proceeding to Terminal 8?
(2) How do I get to Terminal 8?
(3) How long does it takes to Terminal 8?
I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Many thanks, Mrs Dawson
re: expected to arrive at Terminal 7 at 1310
1.) Yes , only if you arriving on international flight.
2.) Take Airtrain on track 1 for one stop
3.) less than 1 min.
JFK_E
MetroCard
I am arriving at JFK by AF35193 and need to go to Subway A.
Where do I buy a MetroCard (pay per ride)?
Is it possible at the Howard Beach Station either by vending machine or booth?
When you get to the Howard
When you get to the Howard Beach station on the Airtrain there are self-service machines where you can purchase your Airtrain fare and subway fare on the same Metrocard. There are also nice people there to assist you.
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