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.
I would like to know the best way to travel from JFK to Manhattan. Would you suggest Air Train or LIRR to Penn Station? I would prefer getting a taxi from there. Ive been to New York once before but not very familiar with the area. I prefer to stay off the subway as its way too confusing to me:o))) I noticed there is a super shuttle service however after my appointment, Im alittle worried about getting back for my flight at 7:30 if the shuttle takes 90 minutes. Any help is appreciated. Thanks much
Mauri
The subway from JFK isn't too confusing, take the Air Train to the Subway, A. Take the A train into manhattan. It's not that bad. :)
Can you tell me how long it will take to get from terminal 8 to terminal 4?
I'm flying into JFK and staying at the Helmsley Park Lane how do I get to the hotel using the airtrain'
Arriving at JFK on a sunday at 10pm, want to go somewhere for a few drinks in new york (bars not clubs) before we catch our connecting flight the following day at 12pm.
Whats the best line to take?
arriving at 8 pm on a thursday night. need to get to spring street station from jfk relatively cheaply. not super pressed for time or anything. just a reasonable amount of time and a reasonable amount of money to get where i need to be. any suggestions, directions, connections i need to make?
Can anyone tell me the easiest way to get to Dumbo by train/bus from JFK?
Thanks!
Is terminal 4 at a walking distance from terminal 3? Is it possible to just walk there without having to take the shuttle? How does one manage getting three bags onto the shuttle!?
What is the fastest and cheapest way to get from JFK to Newark airport? Please indicate costs
Thanx
Hello,
I am wondering what is the easier way to go to Far hills from JFK
I saw the NJ transit is going to Far hills (NJ) but I don't know how to get it and if it is the easier way
Thanks
Im just wondering what is the best possible way to get from JFK to lexington ave?
I would like to know the