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

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Was wondering how to get from jfk to hicksville/plainview?

i will be in New York for the first time next week. Should I take a taxi or the subway from JFK to the Brooklyn Marriott? Thanks

Arriving JFK on a Tuesday at American Airlines at 5PM. What is best way to NYC (5th & 88th)? Will have one suitcase (roller); i'm a former NYer but haven't been for 15 yrs. Taveling solo. I'm thinking Airtrain to Jamaica (what subway would I then take to get to 88th/5th?). Or should I just taxi it (but too much trafic??) Your advice and specific direction recommendations please. Graci.

Hi. Me and a guest are flying into JFK on 2/18 and will need to get to the Howard Johnson Inn in Long Island City, which is on 13th Street near the Qunnesboro Bridge and F train. I am wondering what is the best way to get there and how much will it cost? Any help would be appreciated!

Easiest is by taxi, fare is on the meter and should be somewhere around $40. By subway; take AirTrain from your terminal to Jamaica Station, transfer to inbound E subway to any station between Briarwood/Van Wyck and Roosevelt Ave/Jackson Hts and transfer to the inbound F subway to 21st St/Queensbridge. AirTrain/subway cost is $7.25 per person.

What track do I look for to go to Terminal 5 from Terminal 4 and how long does it take?

Take AirTrain on track 2 (the inner clockwise "terminal only" loop) one stop from T5 to T4, only takes a minute or so.

I will be landing in T4 with my family at 4pm. How to go to Secacus NJ. kids are 8 & 6 years old. If I take a taxi, will they provide booster seats. are booster seats mandatory in NY cabs.

Is there any other way to reaching other than taking a taxi.

this is my first trip to US.
kindly advice.
thanks and regards
MR

Hi,
It will be my first time to NYC and I'm very excited about it.
But I have a question?
How do I go from JFK to Affinia Gardens in 215 East 64th Street, NY 10065.
By taxi? How much will it cost?
By Train? How do I go about and the cost?
I'll be alone so I do need to know what and where I'm going.
Thank you so much for your help in advance.

First visit to NYC...take a NYC yellow taxi located at Ground Transportation. Fare to Manhattan from JFK is flat rate $45+tolls+tip. Do not accept taxi service from anyone other than NYC yellow taxi as these people are looking for first time visitors and will charge you much more!!

Call taxi please.
MS

Use taxi and air train please.
MS

On my first visit to NY i want to use the Airtraine for transfer to my hotel at 30th street, Manhattan - how long is the transfer time. Do i need to change for Subway?

Take AirTrain from terminal to Jamaica Station. Transfer to E subway to 34th St./Penn Station or LIRR to Penn Station. You can walk south on 7th or 8th Aves to 30th St. and then either east or west to your hotel. Travel time by AirTrain/subway is about 1.25 hours, by LIRR is a little faster, maybe 45 minutes depending on time of day. As a first time visitor my advice would be to take a NYC yellow taxi from Ground Transportation directly to your hotel to avoid any confusion taking public transit.

Use taxi please.
MS

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