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 will fly to New York on May 21st and stay at Jazz on the Park Hostel, locating at 36 West 106th Street New York 10025. My flight is CX840, which is expected to arrive at NY at 21:05pm that day.
I will fly from New York to Los Angeles on May 25th and my flight is Delta 2663. Flight time is 7am.
I wonder how I can get to the hostel when arrival and what's the cost. How can I get to the JFK when leaving and what's the cost. Can I catch up my early flight if I take the subway+airtrain? If I take the cab, will it be possible traffic jam?
Thanks!
I will arrive around 2pm on 4/24 JFK's terminal 1. Need get to Penn station .How to get there and how long it will take. How much is it?
thanks
I am planning to use the train to go from Baltimore to JFK. Could you please advice on the most efficient transportation system connecting JFK Airport and Baltimore Penn Station? Thanks! Walter
Hi, I need to go from JFK to Yale Campus at New Haven, CT. Could you please tell me how to get there either by train or bus?. Thanks.
Take Airtrain to Jamaica. By bus take E subway to 42nd St. stop to Port Authority Bus Terminal. By train take E subway or LIRR (faster more expensive) to Penn Station and Amtrak to New Haven.
i need to get to Jumeirah essex house. will the shuttle be able to bring me there? Will the cab fare be $50.50 if i take a cab? tahnks very much
I will be arriving on a domestic flight on Delta. I need to get to the City Clerk's Office on 141 Worth St. What is the best way for me to get there via public transportation from JFK?
Take Airtrain to Jamaica, J subway to Chambers St., exit to Centre St., walk north on Centre St. to Worth St.
I will be flying into JFK on May 2nd. What the best way to get the Manhattan Cruise Terminal?
I am flying out of JFK tomorrow morning. Can anyone tell me the best best subway to take me to Howard Beach for AirTrain? Thanks!
This coming Saturday April 24th we have a flight sked bound for California
so early in the morning @ 600am. May we know if there is dawn sked of the
Airtrain between 12mdnt and 4am? We are coming from New Jersey and it is
convenient for us (as has been) to use the JFK Airtrain.
I do hope for your immediate response.
Thanks in advance.
Sancho
Hi,
I am arriving On Delta airlines from Atlanta, i need to first go to T4 to store luggage then get to Federal circle, how long does it take to get to federal circle from T4? is it free? Is there anything i need to know to make sure i go in the right direction?
Thank you,
Larissa
Round trip from JFK to Jazz on the Park Hostel