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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 Wed, 08/17/2011 - 01:30

Is "sutphin station" the same as Jamaica Station?

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 08/18/2011 - 01:37

Sutphin Boulevard/Archer Avenue/JFK is the name of the "E" train subway station located directly beneath Jamaica Station, where the AirTrain and Long Island Rail Road stop.

Do not confuse Sutphin/Archer/JFK with Sutphin/Hillside; the latter is an "F" train subway station, several blocks north of Sutphin/Archer/JFK and Jamaica Station.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 08/15/2011 - 21:03

hello terminal 8 airtrain to centre new york how long please this will be on a sunday cheers alf

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 08/15/2011 - 16:17

How do I get to the airtrain from terminal 4? I would like to exit at Lefferts Blvd and any info on this process would be appreciated...also info on paying the fare...thanks!

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 08/15/2011 - 16:47

There is no charge to ride AirTrain from Terminal 4 to Lefferts Boulevard station. Follow signs in Terminal 4 to reach the AirTrain station, which is on the upper level of the terminal.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 08/15/2011 - 20:15

thanks!

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 08/15/2011 - 08:21

Can someone please explain to me how to get from JFK to the Hicksville station?

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 08/15/2011 - 16:44

AirTrain from JFK to Jamaica; Long Island Rail Road from Jamaica to Hicksville. Long Island Rail Road schedule and fare information can be found at www.mta.info.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 08/14/2011 - 12:55

Hi, I´m helping a friend checking in at terminal 5 later today. My flight to San Diego leaves from terminal 8 at 5.15 pm. When should I be leaving terminal 5 in order not to be late for checking in for my flight at terminal 8? /Thanks.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 08/15/2011 - 16:02

At 3PM.
JFK_Specialist

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 08/14/2011 - 08:34

Hi!
Iʻm from Hawaii and visiting New York City for the first time! How do I get from JFK to Van Dam Street in Long Island city using the subway?

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 08/14/2011 - 14:16

AirTrain to Jamaica Station. Then, Manhattan-bound "E" train to Roosevelt Avenue/Jackson Heights, and transfer to a Manhattan-bound #7 train to 33rd Street/Queens Boulevard. If you want to avoid taking two subways, you can instead take a Manhattan-bound Q-60 bus from Jamaica Station to 33rd Street, but the bus ride will take longer.

Note that if your particular destination on Van Dam Street is not close to Queens Boulevard, you might have a long walk (or short taxi ride) to get there. Map the location on www.mapquest.com to see how far it is from Queens Boulevard.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 08/11/2011 - 00:04

I live by the D train i need to get to JFK using the the air train my flight leave at 645 pm thru British airways i want to get there the easiest way possible and what is this service disruption mean will this affect me getting to the airtrain i dont wanna pay a taxi from the bronx to JFK
Thank you

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 08/11/2011 - 16:19

D train to Seventh Avenue station in Manhattan; then, Queens-bound E train on the lower level to Sutphin/Archer/JFK station. AirTrain from there to your terminal. There is normal AirTrain service until 9:00 PM nightly.

Caution: on weekday afternoons, some E trains run along the F line in Queens. Make sure you board an E train whose destination sign reads "Jamaica Center," or "Parsons/Archer."

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 08/10/2011 - 09:43

Allo,

I'm landind at JFK airport and I want to get to Wall Street, do you know which is the best way to get there? Do I have to use train only or subway?

thanks in advance

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