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.
The cheapest way is to walk
The cheapest way is to walk up Seventh Avenue to 32nd Street, and then walk one block east to Sixth Avenue (Greeley Square). Enter the subway, buy a Metrocard for $4.50, and board a Queens-bound F train. Get off at Kew Gardens/Union Turnpike (about a 30-minute ride), and then board a JFK-bound Q10 Limited bus, which will get you to JFK Terminal 4 in about 35 minutes. You can then ride the "All Terminals" AirTrain free of charge for the five-minute ride to Terminal 1. You will get a free transfer from the F train to the Q10 Limited, so you will have $2.25 left on the Metrocard for future use.
A faster, but more expensive, route would be to walk up to 31st Street, enter Penn Station, and take a 20-minute ride on the Long Island Rail Road ($6.25) to Jamaica. At Jamaica, board the AirTrain ($5.00) for the 10-minute ride to Terminal 1.
As long as your bus from Boston is more or less on time, the cheaper subway-bus route should get you to Terminal 1 by about 1:00 PM.
Thank you so much!!!
Thank you so much!!!
Terminal transfer
Hi, Travelling with an 8 year old and I will be arriving at JFK @ 7:25pm on JetBlue from Florida on Terminal 5. I have a Qatar Airways flight at 10:50pm from Terminal 8. How do I get from Terminal 5 to 8 and do I have enough time to clear thru security, customs etc...@ Terminal 8.
To Manhattan
How much time would take from JFK to the center of Manhattan? I mean, 'til Times Square..., by train.
Fernando.
Getting to terminal 5 from terminal 4
Hi guys, was wondering if anyone could help me out with some directions or instructions regarding how i should proceed from Terminal 4 from JFK to terminal 5 for my jet blue flight, how long would that take ? And how should i make my way there ?
JFK to Farmingdale Long Island
What are our options from JFK to Farmingdale? Quickest? Most inexpensive?
Hi,, am coming on Dec. 19
Hi,, am coming on Dec. 19 from Saudi Arabia T1 and have 3 hours to catch my flight by AA T8.. Is there a direct route from T1 to T8 without passing 2,3,4,5,6 & 7?
Thanks..
Yes; the "All Terminals"
Yes; the "All Terminals" AirTrain -- which usually operates on Track 2 -- goes directly from T1 to T8 without making any intermediate stops. Travel time is about two minutes.
Connecting from United to Lufthansa in 1 hour
I am traveling UA to JFK T7 arriving at 2:28pm and need to connect to Lufthansa T1 for Frankfurt at 5:50 pm. What are the odds I'll make the connection? Is AirTrain 1 or 2 best?
We're taking carry-on only. Thanks.
You should have no trouble
You should have no trouble making that connection. Take the "All Terminals" AirTrain which *usually* operates on Track 2. Do NOT take any AirTrain going to "Howard Beach" or "Jamaica."
oops. the LH connection is
oops. the LH connection is 3:50 not 5:50. Is 1h 20 min enough time?
Advice
Can you please help me with advice on how to use the airtrain from JFK airport to Brooklyn 1322 East 14 th St? How long does it take and the cost.
Thanking you
Marikie
Advice
Can you please direct me from JFK airport by AirTrain to Brooklyn (1322 East 14th street Brooklyn NY)
How much will it cost for 2 adults and how long does the journey takes?
Thanking you
Kind regards
Marikie
Will you be traveling on a
Will you be traveling on a weekday, or on the weekend? (It makes a difference in terms of which subways will be operating.)
Transfer between T4 and T8
Hello, I am arriving at T4 at 12.30pm and need to meet my friends at T8 as soon as I arrive. How do I do this please? Thank you.