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.
Dear Sirs, I will arrive to NY tommorrow around 8pm and would like to ask you what´s the best way to the Ramada Queens Hotel, 164-40 Hillside Avenue
Queens. I tried to find some infos on Internet - but not sure, if I understood to the NY public transport system :). I have found that I have to go by tram + bus (Q43)...is it correct? What is the fare and were I will get the ticket? Thank you so much!
I'm trying to get to JFK from Waterbury, Ct, the waterbury transit will get me to grand central station, what would I take from there to get to JFK.
dear sirs,
I have to go from Jfk to Manhattan (123 w 57th st.).
I think I can take the E subway's line from Jamaica station till 7th ave station. Is it correct?
I have to arrive to jamaica or stop at Boulevard Sutphin?
In Jamaica/Boulevard Sutphin line E is a full or a part time?
How long I'll take to arrive at 7th ave station?
thank you very much
kind regards
Greta
Hi,
i have to catch a flight from JFK on 28th June @ 2200 hrs. How do I come in from Baltimore, Maryland to JFK by train ?
Hi there. What are the ways to go to Holiday Inn North Bergen Lincoln Tunnel from JFK Airport? Also, is there a hotel counter in the terminal to book a hotel? Thanks for the info you will be giving me..
Planning a July trip - how long should we allow to get to JFK from Jamaica Station/LIRR? Thank you!
Airtrain runs every 10-15 minutes between Jamaica and the terminals.
Hi I have 11 hours 50 mins between my connection from san francisco to manchester, would this give me enough time to travel to some sights of new york between connections? also will my baggage be transferred to the next flight or will i have to collect that myself and lug it round all day?
Cheers
Your luggage should be transferred automatically, but double check with your carrier. 11 hours should give you plenty of time. Cab it into manhattan or take the air tran to either the A or E subway lines which will take you into manhattan. Good luck.
I am from Arkansas trying to figure out this fancy transportation systems.
I am arriving to JFK. My final destination is Ronkonkoma Station via LIRR.
So.... I take AirTrain JFK to something Jamaica (This is where I get confused!) From where ever the AirTrain JFK stops in Jamaica....how do I get to Penn Station to get to LIRR to Ronkonkoma?
Can someone just clear that up for me...PLEASE!!!!
Thank you SO much!!
:)
What is the best way to get from JFK (arriving on Delta) to Penn Station in Manhattan (33rd and 7th)? Thank you.
Hi, can you please tell me how to take public transportation from jfk to the candy hostel in manhattan[316 West 95th Street, New York, N.Y.
Subway stop: 96th st (line 1,2,3)]? I am arriving at 10pm on a sat night with Virgin America. Thank you!!
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Best way to Ramada Queens Hotel