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
Comments
I want to park at JFK and
I want to park at JFK and take the subway in to Coumbus Circle for a race early Sunday morning March 20. Can I take the A subway if I park in LT at JFK? What does it cost? Thanks.
Yes, you can. Remember that
Yes, you can. Remember that you still have to pay LT parking charges plus $5 to get out at HB station plus $5 on your way back to get in plus subway charges($2.25 each way).
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Terminal 4 to terminal 5
Whats the quickest way to go from terminal 4 to terminal 5. I have a 1 hr connection time. Can I walk ?
Yes, just exit on the first
Yes, just exit on the first floor and walk to your right. There is walkway between the two terminals. The distance is around 5 mins walking.
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How to reach JFK from NJ - Princeton Junction station
Hello, I live in NJ, closer to NJ: Princeton Junction. Can you please advise on how to get JFK Airport from Princeton Junction, NJ? I have an international flight from JFK travelling with one medium size suit case and thought I will check with you. Any information provided is greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance.
Take NJ Transit train to
Take NJ Transit train to Penn Station, transfer to either Jamaica-bound E subway to Sutphin Blvd/JFK or LIRR to Jamaica and transfer to AirTrain to all terminals. LIRR is more expensive than subway but faster.
by public transportation
I would like to go from 7th ave. & 28th to JFK international airport by train.( subway) Do you know how long it takes and about how much? I come from Boston by bus and pick my parents up at JFK. Thanks!
You can reach Penn
You can reach Penn Station(it is on 7th ave and 34th street) and take subway E(Queens bound) to Sutphin Blvd stop then transfer to Airtrain to JFK terminals. It will take you around 1hr and 15 - 1hr and 30m mins and it will cost you $7.25.
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Thank you very much!! This
Thank you very much!! This helps me a lot!!
Getting from Terminal 8 to Terminal 4
I arrive into Terminal 8 at 3:40 and have a 6:00 Internationl flight out of Terminal 4. Is airTrain the quickest way to get from Term 8 to Term 4? Can I walk?
The distance is not
The distance is not walkable, take Airtrain on track 2 only to T4.
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terminal 2 to terminal 3
I am flying from Halifax, NS, Canada with Delta airlines, connecting through JFK to Atlanta, Georgia. I have to change from terminal 2 to terminal 3 at JFK. What is the best way to do this and will I have to clear security again? I have 50 minutes, is that enough time?
You have enough time. T2 and
You have enough time. T2 and T3 are connected behind security so you won't have to clear it again. Look for the gate(ATL flight) as soon as you disembark the first plane.
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Travel to Albany
What is the best and quickest way to get to Albany on from Jfk Airport
You can take AirTrain to
You can take AirTrain to Jamaica, LIRR to NY Penn Station, then Amtrak to Albany.
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