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.
I need to travel from JFK to Center City Philadelphia. Economic and Fast way to get there. Flight arrives at 6:30 AM.
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Take Airtrain to Jamaica, LIRR to Penn Station, Amtrak from Penn Station to Philly, cab or Philly bus/subway to your Center City destination.
I will be arriving in Manhattan by bus from Allentown, Pa. and need to know the best way to get to JFK for a flight to Kenya. will have luggage.
Question? coming from ronkonkoma to Jamaica, then to JFK. I have an early flight, 8am (jetBlue), questions:
What are the time intervals of air train this early in the morning, potentially 5 am or 6am. I prefer not taking the 3:45 am LII, and prefer the 5:37 LII train, and wondering about safety issues as I will have kids with me? Would I able to make boarding for an 8 am flight if I took the 5:37 LII train, and is jamaica station safe?
Thank you. The safety issue was important. However, my flight is at 8 am (JetBlue), and I am new to the LI/NYCity area, just moved here, what train do you recommend, taking into consideration bordering time, and etc.; I would like to make bordering without stressing the lines and etc since I have kids, but do not want to go too early on the train. it seems the tram to JFK is a short ride, but there are limited trains that early. Your thoughts and service are appreciated, thank you, it means alot. jk
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I'm coming in from Syracuse to JFK and need to get to Penn Street Station as I am staying at the New Yorker Hotel. Is it on the bus then train and should I get a metrocard?
I have cousins flying in from Italt on or about March 25th. They are flying ALitalia and I wanted to know how they would get to Newark Penn station where there I can get them on a train to my area? Obviously they will not be familiar with the area so any help will be appreciated!
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I've been reading the comments and am still confused on how to get to the Financial District - what is the best route and what subway do I need?
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First time travellers to NYC.
How would we go about getting from JFK (Jetblue domestic) to Penn Station? How much would it cost each?
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Hi everybody,
we arrive on May 8th at 22.35.What can we take to get to the city? Which means of transport will be operating at that time?
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Just wondering which type of metrocard should be purchased to catch the airtrain and other trains from JFK to Manhattan? Is it the regular metrocard or the unlimited ride one?
Hi, I'm arriving at Terminal 4 on Wednesday April 14 at 10:55 a.m. I'm trying to find the quickest way to Windsor, CT from there. I checked Amtrak and I know they have 2 buses from JFK to Penn Station and onwards that day, but I don't like the idea of arriving at 6:15 p.m. or 8:20 p.m. I've found a bus that can take me to Hartford by 3 pm, which is perfect, but I need to be at the Port Authority by 12. I went on the Port Authority website and saw where I could take the Airtrain to Jamaica Station and the LIRR to Penn Station. How do I get from Penn Station to the Port Authority Bus Terminal?
We are arriving from Vienna with Austrain Airlines at JFK und have a connection flight with Jet Blue to Florida. We are traveling with a Baby and lots of luggage, I understand that we have to change Terminals and take the air train, will there be a Jet Blue check-in/transfer counter at the arrival? And comming back from Florida with Jet Blue, will there be a check-in/transfer counter for Austrian Airlines at the arrival?
Looking forward to your reply,
Thank you
hello,
i will be arriving at JFK from iceland at 7pm, and i need to get to washington and can't choose between flights at 915PM or 1030PM on american. do you think that 2hrs is enough time to clear customs, change terminals and re-check in, or do you recommend i opt for the later flight? does iceland air have a connecting flights service at JFK so i could leave my bags at terminal 7?
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JFK to Center City Philadelphia