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.
Hi:
Is there an air train from Terminal 4 (international terminal to Terminal 5 (JET BLUE AIRLINE)?
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can you help me please , how can i get to 103rd station form JFK ?
Thank you.
Hi! We need to catch a plane at JFK tomorrow night (saturday 28 feb) and we're staying at the Sheraton New York hotel. Do we go by subway, train, bus...?
Would be thankful for some advise.
Take the E train @ 53rd Street and 7th Avenue to Jamaica station (in Queens). When you arrive at Jamaice, go upstairs (use the elevator),and follow the signs to AirTrain (you will walk right past all the Long Island Rail Road platforms), and it will take you to the JetBlue terminal (#6 I believe). It is easy as can be, although the walk from the AirTrain to Jetblue is a healthy one (all indoors, there is a moving walkway). The cost is $2.25 for the subway, and $5.00 for the AirTrain, total $7.25.
Can anyone update with the Airtrain service status?
I can't seem to find a page that has it.
Thanks in advance.
What is the best method for traveling from JFK to Hofstra University in Hempstead?
We need to get to the IZOD center in NJ right after our arrival at JFK and then to our Hotel in Hoboken after the Nets-game. Do you know what's the fastest way there and if there's any options to leave luggage during the game for pick up later?
thanks!
I need to get from terminal 3 to terminal 4. And I need to take my luggage with me. need help ASAP
DO NOT attempt airtrain between JFK terminal 2&3. Airtrain only has one stop serving both terminals! The walkway between the two is easy with four motorized walkways. Do not attempt to walk between the terminals outside if 1) you have luggage; or 2) there is weather.
If I ride the airtrain to Howard beach station, can I buy a 7-day pass overthere and ride the subway with this pass to Manhattan ?
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I want to pick someone up from JFK. Does anyone know if I have to pay the Airtrain fee twice? Or is there another way or special pick up fee?
Thanks for advice
Hi I'm arriving into JFK on a Friday night into Terminal 3 (Delta) and need to get to the W hotel on 47th & Broadway. I want to take the AirTran but I am extremly confused on how to get there...Can anyone help?
hi i am arriving at jfk at 1.15pm and would like to go to jamacia ave to do some shopping before heading to grand central train station. does anyone know if they have a left luggage at jamacia ave airtrain station, so i don't have to carry my case with me.
thank you
Airtrain from terminal 4 to Terminal 5