JFK AirTrain is the automated, elevated people mover system 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.
AirTrain 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 Runs along Cross Bay Blvd, Q21, Q53 SBS, Q52 SBS – Serve the Cross Bay Blvd corridor
- 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.
- Airline Terminal route (free)
The Airline Terminal route connects JFK terminals, hotel shuttles, parking areas and rental car facilities.
All JFK AirTrain stations are wheelchair accessible. Howard Beach subway and Jamaica Long Island Railroad stations are wheelchair accessible too.
Hours of Operation
AirTrain runs 24/7,
- Depending on route/time of day - trains run every 7–15 minutes,
- depending on time of day and route.
My sister is arriving at Terminal 4 and has 3 hours to clear customs and get her baggage and then get to terminal 7 for her departure to the west coast. Is this enough time and how can she get from T4 to T7.
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We need some help. This will be our first time flying into JFK and coming back from Ca we have 6 1/2 layover and was going to take the air train to NYC. We have always wanted to see the city in the fall. What I need to know how much does it cost and will the person driving the train help us w/ where to get off closes to Central Park and tell us where to catch it coming back?
Thank you, Debbie
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Hi,
Can some one help me out as to how to go to JFK air port from White Plains, NY. This is my first time with lot of luggage to carry (2 big bags, 1 cabin n one laptop case).
I see I can take the Airtrain, but to which station and then which subway to get to 44th & Broadway in Manhattan. What is your estimate in time? I guess it depends at which terminal I board. but what would the time be from the station?
i dont know how to get to philadelphia , first come to philadelphia and catch a bus from 30 th street,'' goto bus / mega bus'' , reserve early its very cheap like 8-10$ to new york , now enter the sub way by E train to jfk, transfer to airtrain u have arrived at jfk. bye
Take the Airtrain from JFK to "Jamaica Center" Station..
From there take the E Subway train to "Union Turnpike kew Gardens" Station...
Or take a Taxi!!!!!!!
Can someone tell me the shortest means to travel from JFK International Airport to Newark. Train, buses, shared van ...what is the easiest if I have some luggage to take along. Thanks in advance
Hello, Can anyone help me? I want to go from JFK to Penn station using the airtrain and LIRR but am having a hard time figuring out exactly which stops to use...any ideas? Thanks!
You can take the Air Train to the Jamaica Station and hop on the LIRR to Penn Station.
reaching jfk from india on 30th of oct at 2.30pm and connecting flight to san diego at 4.45 pm is there enough time to finish immigration and customs to catch the connecting flight on time ??????
Yes it usually takes about one to two hours....
Just walk fast when you get out of the plane in JFK...
Most people walk slow and there is 10 minute walk...
That makes a difference
man eat some thing at the airport , these days domestic flights are not giving any free meals, though some will give and if its a non stop flight dont worry they will give some food. u may have time for customs dont worry. the airlines will take care if u are delayed.
My sister is arriving at