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JFK International Airport AirTrain
AirTrain JFK is the train service 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.
Air Train JFK has
3 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
- 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
Both routes make a counterclockwise loop through the airport and stop at each
terminal.
- Airline Terminal route
The Airline Terminal route connects 6 terminal stations (Terminal 1, 2-3, 4, 5-6, 7 and 8-9). Route operates in the opposite direction, making a clockwise loop.
All JFK AirTrain stations are wheelchair accessible. Howard Beach subway and
Jamaica Long Island Railroad stations are wheelchair accessible too.
JFK
AirTrain Fare Information
- Fare of 5$ at Howard Beach or Jamaica Station
- Rides between all other JFK AirTrain stations are free
First, Jet Blue is located at Terminal 5. Use Airtrain to transfer between the terminals. If your Delta flight is on time you have time to transfer. Changing the terminals does involve going through security again.
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I want to travel from JFK to Madison Hotel in One Convent Road, Morristown 07960-6922 in New Jersey what should I do?
i am departing jfk on jetblue, and returning on delta. is it possible to take the airtrain from the delta terminal back to the jetblue terminal so i can get my car when i return from the jetblue terminal? how long is the trip? is the airtrain the best way to do this, or is there a bus that would be better suited for it?
I am arriving into JFK on Friday noon, I need to get to Ridgefield, NJ. Can you please recommend public transportation? Thanks.
What hours is the Airtrain running? Or does it provide 24 hour service?
Nevermind, I finally found the answer at http://www.panynj.gov/airports/jfk-airtrain.html. It runs 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Convenient!
Hi i am arriving on a red eye to terminal 4 on virgin and only have an hour to get to terminal 1. what is the best way?
Airtrain is the best way. You will find the Airtrain on the third floor at Terminal 4. Take the train on Track 2 - Terminal 1 is the second stop.
JFK_E
I will be arriving in jfk memorial weekend and was wondering what do i need to take to get from the airport(jfk) to manhattan
Check this for full answer:
http://www.easynewyorkcity.com/airporttransportation.htm
JFK_E
what would be the fastest way to get to New jersey from jfk..
exact address being jersey city !
07310
I'm going to be flying into JFK from Canada on a Sunday morning, I believe arriving on an AA flight in Terminal 8. I'm trying to plan the cheapest, fastest way to get from JFK to Bayside Station in Queens. Am I correct in thinking this would be the most economical option is to take the AirTrain to Jamaica ($5), take LIRR to the Woodside Station ($4.50), and then go from Woodside to Bayside ($4.50?). Wondering since I'm arriving on a Sunday, if I'd be able to use a CityTicket for the LIRR fares. Also wondering if I could just transfer at Woodside or if I'll need to pay a second fare to continue to Bayside. Am I correct in thinking this would be the most economical option or should I go by taxi/bus? Is luggage going to be an issue if I end up with one regular size suitcase?
I am arriving on a Saturday afternoon at terminal 3 on a Delta flight from Indianapolis, and departing for Rome, Italy on New Alitalia probably terminal 1. Will I have to collect my checked bags and go through security again? I only have 1 hour and 35 minutes between flights. How much time is required to walk between terminal 3 and 1 versus the airtrain? Thanks
" Will I have to collect my checked bags and go through security again?"
- it depends how did you check your bags in Indianapolis.
Ask Delta reps there before you leave.
"How much time is required to walk between terminal 3 and 1 versus the airtrain?"
- it is 10-15 min either way.
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How long can I expect it to take me to get from Jamaica station by airtrain to JFK terminals tomorrow afternoon? Thank you.
It depends on which terminal you are going to. It takes 10 min for the train to reach the first terminal(Terminal 1) with one minute between every terminal afterwards.
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Hi, I am arriving at 10 a.m. and depart at 5. p.m to Europe. Is there enough time to go into the city center and get an impression of NY ? Thank you
You need roughly 1-1.5 hours to get to the city from JFK.
Giving the fact that you flying out international, you will need to be at JFK at least at 3pm. To my estimate you will have around 2 hours to spend in Manhattan - enough time "to get an impression of NYC" :).
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I plan to arrive at terminal 3 at 4pm on the 3.6.2010. Need to be at terminal 7 for a flight at 19:40. How long will it take to get the baggage and change terminals to avoid missing the flight?
You have plenty of time. It will take you no more that 45 min to get your bags and go to T7.
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I need to know wich subway line should i take to go from jfk to 57th street and 6 av, and also how long it´s that journey. Thank you!
Take Airtrain from JFK to Jamaica Station, then transfer to subway line E to Roosevelt Ave; transfer there to subway line F and get off at 57 Str. stop(it is exactly on 6th Ave). It will take you around 1 hour.
See the subway map at http://www.mta.info/nyct/maps/submap.htm
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Hi,
I will be flying to JFK to wait for a family member coming to the States for the first time and cannot speak English. I will arrive at terminal 3 whereas he will arrive at terminal 4. Is it possible to wait for him right at the luggage claim area at terminal 4? And then we need to go back to terminal 3 to catch a connection flight to NC.
Also, as I said he doesn't speak English. Is that a problem? I mean what if the officer needs to ask him a question or so, is there a translation service available?
Thanks
Hi,
I am arriving at terminal 3 and want to go to terminal 4 to wait for a family member arriving on an international flight. Is it possible to wait to him at the luggage claim area and then walk back to terminal 3 to catch a connection flight to NC?
I arrive in JFK in terminal 4 and need to transfer to terminal 3. As I understand I have to receive my bags and pass customs. do I have to take my bags all the way to terminal 3 and check them in there, or I check them in in terminal 4 after the customs?
Thanks,
LM
Ask the airline you arriving on (right after you pick up your bags). They most likely will direct you to their "Connecting flights" counter where you can transfer the bags.
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Hi,
I will be flying from Paris to JFK and arriving at 10.20, what are my chances of making it to PENN station by 12.45.
Is this possible or will it entirely be dependant on customs and if I get lucky with airtrain connections?
Thanks in advance!
It always depends on how long it takes to get through customs and if your flight is delayed arriving. With the main runway now closed for construction and the other three handling all traffic I'd wouldn't count on making it by 12:45.
I'm arriving in Terminal 3 (Delta) and then departing a few hours later out of Terminal (2) also Delta. Friends of mine are on American Airlines leaving out of Terminal 8/9. I would like to visit with them for a few minutes to say hello before all of our flights depart, how long would it take me to get from Terminal 3 - 8, and then from 8 - 2? Is Airtrain the easiest and fastest way?
Airtrain is convenient way between those terminals . It will take you no more that 10-15 min(including walking to the stations from the terminals). And it's free.
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Hi:
Is there an air train from Terminal 4 (international terminal to Terminal 5 (JET BLUE AIRLINE)?
Yes, there is. The Airtrain station at T4 is located on the third floor of the building.
JFK_E
Hi,
can you help me please , how can i get to 103rd station form JFK ?
Thank you.
Hi. I need to get from T7 to T8 - is it close enough to walk (I will have luggage) or easy to jump on the airtrain.
Thanks
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.
Airtrain is one of the options. It comes every 3-5 min and if you take any train at the platform it will take somewhere between 1min to 8 min to get to T4. The Airtrain arrives at T4 on the third floor - all you have to do is to go up one floor and find the check-in counter for the connecting airline. The second option is walking - there is walkway between T3 and T4( just follow the fence) and the distance is 5-7min by foot(of course depending on the weather).
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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 ?
Thanks !
Yes, there are vending metrocard machines at Howard Beach. There is a clerk in a booth that cells metrocards as well.
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NY - New York, Kennedy International Airport
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- re: luggage lockers
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4 hours 37 min ago - Terminal 3 going to 2
4 hours 39 min ago - re : we are 3 adults and 2 kids under 5yrs to Central Park
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If I land at Delta terminal 3 at 610pm, can I make it to JetBlue terminal 6 for a 725pm? Do i also have to exit the airport and re-enter a security checkpoint at terminal 6?
Thank You