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.
In reply to The secure area by Traveller2011 (not verified)
No; it is land-side.
No; it is land-side.
transit time
Hello
I am flying in from santiago to JFK airport on 4 november. I will reach JFK by 08 35 . My connecting flight to Chennai is only at 19 00 hrs. I would like to go for a short city tour during this transit time of about 12 hours. can you advice wether this time is enough .
thankyou
George
In reply to transit time by Dr George (not verified)
JFK is not that close to
JFK is not that close to Manhattan, but you have some free time. (remember you have to be back 2 hrs prior to departure). You can take the Air Train to the NYC Subway and then take the A train toward Manhattan (Uptown) this will take you about 1 hour and 1/2. You can get off at Fulton street station OR Wall street subway station and see the location where the Twin Towers used to be at, and a little shopping at Centry 21 outlet. You can also continue on the Subway and get off the Times Square or 34th treet etc...it all depends on what you want to see while you are here. The subway, you have to buy a metro card, each trip is $2.25 and the Air train costs $5.00 one way. You can use Hop Stop website or the MTA website to plan your trip. They have daily planners allowing you to input your departure area (JFK) to any location in manhattan. This is the website. http://tripplanner.mta.info/MyTrip/ui_web/customplanner/tripplanner.aspx
getting to manhattan and back
How can i get from JFK to Manhattan and from where on Manhattan can I go to JFK? How ong will take a one-way trip? Thanks.
Travel Question
Hey,
We are arriving at JFK and need to get to Princeton Station - can you suggest a route? Thanks so much...
In reply to Travel Question by fmiller (not verified)
There is also a
There is also a one-seat-ride option, but it costs more and takes longer. Details here: http://olympic-limo.com/schedule-from-princeton.html
If you do decide to go by train, do not confuse "Princeton" station with "Princeton Junction" station. Fares to Princeton are a little higher than fares to Princeton Junction, and the trip requires a connection to the shuttle train that runs between Princeton Junction and Princeton.
My husband and I are flying
My husband and I are flying Jetblue and need some help in getting to 124 Columbia Heights in Brooklyn. Which is the best way to get there?
directions from JFK to Prospect Pk SW & 10th avenue
Hello,
I will be arriving quite early on Friday morning and am wondering the best route to get from JFK to Prospect Pk SW & 10th avenue? Thanks so much!
In reply to directions from JFK to Prospect Pk SW & 10th avenue by Basmati Rice (not verified)
AirTrain to Howard Beach
AirTrain to Howard Beach station; then, Manhattan-bound "A" train to Hoyt-Schermerhorn station. At Hoyt-Schermerhorn, transfer to a Church Street-bound "G" train to 15th Street-Prospect Park station. Your destination should be less than a five-minute walk from there. Allow about one hour for the trip.
In reply to directions from JFK to Prospect Pk SW & 10th avenue by Basmati Rice (not verified)
Minor correction to my prior
Minor correction to my prior post: At Hoyt-Schermerhorn, you want to board a "G" train bound for Church *Avenue*, not Church *Street*.
(Note to website administrator: If you can correct my prior post, feel free to delete this one.)
JFK to Hilton Hotel
Hi
How do I get from JFK to the Hilton on w27th at 7th? Thanks so much.
I need to go from JFK to
I need to go from JFK to Greenpoint Avenue, Brooklyn. Thanks
In reply to I need to go from JFK to by dan ny (not verified)
One end of Greenpoint Avenue
One end of Greenpoint Avenue is served by the Greenpoint Avenue station on the "G" line; the other end is served by the 46th Street station on the #7 line. On weekdays, the B24 bus runs along Greenpoint Avenue, connecting one end to the other.
From JFK, take the AirTrain to Jamaica, and then take a Manhattan-bound "E" train to Roosevelt Avenue/Jackson Heights station for the transfer to the #7; or take the "E" to Court Square/23rd Street station for the transfer to the "G". If you use a Metrocard to enter the subway at Jamaica, you will automatically get a free transfer to the B24 bus, if needed.
Is it possible to meet my
Is it possible to meet my friend who is arriving at at terminal 4 JFK?. I was hoping to get off the airtrain and wait for her at the T4 station
In reply to Is it possible to meet my by Zzzzzzzzzzzzzz (not verified)
Yes, it's possible, but you
Yes, it's possible, but you would probably be more comfortable waiting inside the terminal itself. Perhaps you could agree to meet at the Travelers Aid desk -- or some other landmark -- inside Terminal 4.
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