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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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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 04/28/2011 - 13:44

Public transportation will get you there. Take AirTrain from terminal to Jamaica Station ($5), transfer to LIRR ($8.50/$6.25) or E subway ($2.25) to Penn Station, transfer to Amtrak (faster but more expensive-$40-$60) or NJ Transit NE Corridor train ($15.50) to Trenton, transfer to the Septa regional train ($3.75) towards Center City-Philly and get off at Bristol. Take the 129 bus ($2.50) towards Oxford Valley Mall near the hotel. You could also try a shared ride shuttle from JFK, inquire at Ground Transportation.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 04/27/2011 - 23:57

I am taking a bus into Port Authority. What is the easiest way to get to JFK? Thanks.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 04/28/2011 - 13:46

NY Airporter bus from PA to JFK is $15.50 or take Jamaica-bound E subway ($2.25) from PA to Sutphin Blvd/JFK and transfer to AirTrain ($5).

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 04/27/2011 - 20:27

I need to get from JFK to the Nassau Blvd Station to visit Adelphi College. Do I take the JFK Airtrain Station to Jamaica Station and then Jamaica to Nassau Boulevard? Or should I just take a cab?

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 04/28/2011 - 13:56

Taxi is most direct and would cost around $45. You can certainly take LIRR-Hempstead Line from Jamaica to Nassau Blvd. ($6.75 peak/$5 off-peak) and local taxi or a short walk to the campus.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 04/26/2011 - 18:26

I need to go from JFK to Hampton Inn Madison Square Garden, what is the best way to go?

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 04/27/2011 - 15:29

Take AirTrain from terminal ($5) to Jamaica Station, transfer to either E subway ($2.25) or LIRR ($8.50 peak/$6.25 off peak) to Penn Station. Exit to 7th Ave, walk two blocks south to 31st St and turn left, hotel is between 6th & 7th Aves.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 04/26/2011 - 18:15

Hi can you please give me directions from jfk airport to the Bergen/Smith Street subway stop - many thanks

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 04/27/2011 - 16:15

Take AirTrain from terminal to Howard Beach Station, transfer to Manhattan-bound A subway to Jay St/Borough Hall, transfer to the Coney Island-bound F subway one stop to Bergen St. Great pizza at Caruso's on Smith and Bergen!!

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 04/28/2011 - 18:42

Thanks for the tip - looking forward to it!

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 04/26/2011 - 08:52

Will NY cabs accept 5 passengers i one car from JFK to Manhattan?

/ Thanks

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 04/26/2011 - 22:15

No.
JFK_Specialist

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 04/25/2011 - 21:56

I need to go from JFK to the United Nations Building early morning. which subway or LIRR?

Thanks

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 04/26/2011 - 15:42

The closest subway to the UN is at 42nd St/Grand Central and walk four long blocks east on 42nd St to the UN. Take AirTrain from terminal to Jamaica Station, transfer to E subway to Lexington Ave/53rd St, transfer to downtown #6 subway one stop to 42nd St. You can save the walk by taking the eastbound M42 crosstown bus from subway to 1st Ave.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 04/25/2011 - 13:47

hi, which one is the easiest way to get to E 37th street and Lexingotn take a cab or go by train/subway? many thanks

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