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.
Take the AirTrain to Jamaica station and then the LIRR to Penn Station and exit on 8th Ave. If you're further up or down 8th Ave. from the station take the A or C Subway.
I am arriving JFK at 17.05 pm. Which transportation type do you advice me? and how can I find them? It's my first coming.
Take the AirTrain from your terminal to the Howard Beach subway station. Take the Manhattan-bound A subway to Utica Ave.
ort. my stop is utica ave. is the train station by the airport how close? how much money? do i need tickets?
Looking for best way to get from JFK to Riverside Church in the vacinity of Columbia Seminary. Thanks
if time is not an issue, take the air train to Jamaica and transfeer to the E subway line; take it into Manhattan and change at 7th Ave to the uptown A to 125th St; upstairs, on 125t St, transfer to the westbound M60 bus to W. 120th & Broadway. It'll take about 90 minutes, but will cost you $7.75.
How can I get from E42nd Street to JFK for a 7:10 PM international flight on a Tuesday, assuming I can't leave until 4:30. Is it possible?
I am arriving JFK at 11.30 am. I have outbound flight at 9.00pm. Can you advise how long it will take to go to Manhattan and come back? or is there any mini tour to show places of interest around?
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shrikant
hi,
how long will it take to get from terminal 3 to 1 and whats the fastest way?
thank you
Hi,
Can someone please tell me if it would be better to take a cab or the airtrain to JFK, from upper Manhattan, at around 4:30 pm on a weekday. Thanks!
If you're lugging around some heavy bags, I'd taxi it. Otherwise, the Airtrain is easy with just a change at the Jamaica station.
I have a 5 am flight out of Terminal 4 on 1/23. I intend to leave the car in longterm parking. How do I get to Terminal 4 at say 2 a.m.?
Take AirTrain to Jamaica Station and LIRR to Flatbush Ave. Brooklyn. The station is at Flatbush/Atlantic/4th Aves. If you're destination is further down 4th Ave. connect to the R subway which runs down 4th Ave. to Bay Ridge.
Take the AirTrain to Jamaica