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.

JFK-Airport AirTrain Map
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
Anonymous (not verified)

I am arriving into JFK tomorrow afternoon and need to get to Philadelphia tomorrow night for a Phillies game. Can I get train info and connections to travel in the 4-7pm EST timeline. Thanks.

Anonymous (not verified)

6 of us are arriving around 7am into JFK. We need to get to Melville Long Island. Should we take a shuttle or is there a way using public transit?

Anonymous (not verified)

Arriving JFK in Oct from London,need to get to Boston,then Maine.
Which railroad station do i need, to get to Boston.

Thanks Guys

Eniko (not verified)

Hi! If I buy a MetroCard with $14 at airport or Howard station can I use travel by AirTrain and A line to 42nd street and back from Manhattan to the airport? Or if I buy a 7 days unlimited MetroCard is it valid for AirTrain? Thanks!

Anonymous (not verified)

Arriving on terminal four and need to take flight from terminal three(Delta). How can I go with luggage cart as I have two big bags to carry. Can cart go in Airtrain? or is there any other way to go from 4 to 3 terminal with luggage
thanks

Anonymous (not verified)

What is the best, easiest, and least expensive way to get from JFK to Norfolk, CT? My flight arrives around 1pm. I'm not in a hurry but am on a budget! Any help would be appreciated!

billack (not verified)

What train or subway do I take to go to W 59th street (Columbus Circle) next to Central Park from JFK airport?

Anonymous (not verified)

You need to take the A (blue) route

Leigh (not verified)

Hi,

I am arriving during the day into JFK and need to get on Subway 2 or 3 and get off at 96th Street as my hotel is close to there. However my return to JFK will be at 9pm at night...so is this trip possible on public transport(from 96th Street to JFK)

Any help would be apprecaited..
Perhaps I should just book a shuttle service...what do you think?

Anonymous (not verified)

First also the A subway can take you over 96th st. For the return use the A subway to howard beach. the true is that is much more cheap doing this way instead of shuttle

Anonymous (not verified)

You can take the 4-5 and then transfer into the A to go to Howard Beach. In all stations you are able to see a big map with the deatil of transfer between routes

aurora vasquez

help!!! I'll arrive into JFK airport and need to get into Alexandria, which options do I have? thanks

Anonymous (not verified)

If you are leavin from JFK you will need to get a plane to IAH (HUSTON, TX) or ATL (Atlanta) they have direct flights to AEX

Tata (not verified)

Hi! I am wondering if someone could tell me

1.How to get to Port Authority Bus station from JFK. My hotel is very close to there but the thing is my flight arrives at JFK at late night around 11pm. So:
2.Is it safe to travel around with two big luggages or I'd better stay at the airport overnight and wait till the morning.
3.Does the Airtrain run all the time 24hrs?

Thanks alot!!!

Anonymous (not verified)

1.- Subway A will take you to the 42th st port authority bus station. The advantaje is that you take the A from the Airtrain howard beach station

2.- Yes, as a visitor I can say it

3.- yes

Anonymous (not verified)

I need to know which train takes you to jfk from bushwick , brooklyn from 124 jefferson street
I a have 2 little children so what would be easier the train or the bus ?

Thanks for your assistance

Ida (not verified)

Hi.
I'm arriving in JFK with Swiss air august 6, about 2.45 pm, and need to get to West 97th street. What is the best way to get there? Bus or train?? And how long does it take?
Thanks.

Anonymous (not verified)

If it can help you, some days ago I went from 47th street to JFK by subway (A line) and connecting with the airtrain service at Howard Beach station. It took me about 90 minutes and two line transfers to get there with the luggage up and downstairs. In NY subway (subway in Calcutta must be more developped than that in NY)escalators or lifts are non existing. I arrived to JFK exhausted before taking a 7 hour flight but the best was the price, only 7 dollars (5 airtrain plus 2 subway)compared to the 45 dollar flat taxi fare.
About the bus, I have no idea but expect it to be more expensive and to stand heavy traffic jams in the way through Brooklyn and Queens.
If you travel with more people to share the cost, think about the taxi option, a few more dollars will be worth it.

Anonymous (not verified)

there is some bus between de JFK airport and the la guardia airport??
thak you

Anonymous (not verified)

I'll need to get to JFK from Huntington Station in LI. I remember passing the LIRR. If I take the LIRR, what stop to get off and how do I access the airtrain?

Anonymous (not verified)

We will be flying into JFK and need to get to Penn Station to catch amtrak to DC. We are wondering the best way to do so and what the cost would be.

Anonymous (not verified)

Take the airtrain into howard beach. Over there you will take the A train that stops on 34th st = Penn St. Total cost $7usd. ($5 airtrain + $2 subway) Consider (60-90 minutes)

Riemer (not verified)

Hello,

I'll be arriving at JFK monday 30 June and have to go to West 31st Street. Should I take the Air train to Jamaica Staion and take the E train or is it faster to go to Howard Beach and take the A train
Cheers,
Riemer

Anonymous (not verified)

i am flying into jfk from ohare on june 26 landing in terminal 3 and need to get to terminal 4 for a international flight to israel. should i take the tram or walk. i am also on a time crunch

Anonymous (not verified)

I need to get from Philadelphia to JFK What is the best way.

Anonymous (not verified)

If you are not flying, grab a cab, take the train (Amtrak) to Pen Station. E train to Jamaica station then Airtram to JFK. This could take a few hours.

Vero (not verified)

I need to pick up my brother who is coming into JFK from PR. I am in Bucks County, PA and can pick him up from either Trenton or Philly. What is the best way that he can get here??? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Anonymous (not verified)

Tomorrow 2 days later i'll be in NY.(JFK airport)My question is what is the quickest and cheapest way to go Manhattan is it airtrain or bus?If i get there by a taxi what will i pay?

Sang Lin (not verified)

Please tell me,
The best way from JFK to Stony Brook (Long Island)....?
We, 7 people,will arrive at 9:15pm at JFK.
Thanks

Anonymous (not verified)

Your best bet would be to take the air train to Jamaica and then catch a train to Stony Brook. The train arrives at the back of Stony Brook University and is within walking distance of the town. There are also cabs there.

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