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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Ask the airline you arriving on (right after you pick up your bags). They most likely will direct you to their "Connecting flights" counter where you can transfer the bags.

JFK_E

Hi,

I will be flying from Paris to JFK and arriving at 10.20, what are my chances of making it to PENN station by 12.45.

Is this possible or will it entirely be dependant on customs and if I get lucky with airtrain connections?

Thanks in advance!

It always depends on how long it takes to get through customs and if your flight is delayed arriving. With the main runway now closed for construction and the other three handling all traffic I'd wouldn't count on making it by 12:45.

I'm arriving in Terminal 3 (Delta) and then departing a few hours later out of Terminal (2) also Delta. Friends of mine are on American Airlines leaving out of Terminal 8/9. I would like to visit with them for a few minutes to say hello before all of our flights depart, how long would it take me to get from Terminal 3 - 8, and then from 8 - 2? Is Airtrain the easiest and fastest way?

Airtrain is convenient way between those terminals . It will take you no more that 10-15 min(including walking to the stations from the terminals). And it's free.
JFK_E

Hi:

Is there an air train from Terminal 4 (international terminal to Terminal 5 (JET BLUE AIRLINE)?

Yes, there is. The Airtrain station at T4 is located on the third floor of the building.
JFK_E

Hi,
can you help me please , how can i get to 103rd station form JFK ?
Thank you.

Is this 103rd street in Manhattan?
JFK_E

Hi. I need to get from T7 to T8 - is it close enough to walk (I will have luggage) or easy to jump on the airtrain.
Thanks

There is NO way to walk from T7 to T8. Take Airtrain .
JFK_E

Hi! We need to catch a plane at JFK tomorrow night (saturday 28 feb) and we're staying at the Sheraton New York hotel. Do we go by subway, train, bus...?
Would be thankful for some advise.

Take the E train @ 53rd Street and 7th Avenue to Jamaica station (in Queens). When you arrive at Jamaice, go upstairs (use the elevator),and follow the signs to AirTrain (you will walk right past all the Long Island Rail Road platforms), and it will take you to the JetBlue terminal (#6 I believe). It is easy as can be, although the walk from the AirTrain to Jetblue is a healthy one (all indoors, there is a moving walkway). The cost is $2.25 for the subway, and $5.00 for the AirTrain, total $7.25.

Can anyone update with the Airtrain service status?

I can't seem to find a page that has it.

Thanks in advance.

Airtrain is working - no problems so far....
JFK_E

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