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 will be travelling from
I will be travelling from JFK to Orchard St in Manhattan, arriving 17th July, departing 22nd July. Looks like I can take the Airtrain to Jamaica, then subway J/Z to Essex/Delancey, but the MTA planner doesn't suggest that route. Am I missing something, or would that work? Thanks.
From Jamaica the J subway to
From Jamaica the J subway to Essex St. or Bowery (depends where on Orchard you're heading to) will get you close enough to your destination without having to transfer to other subway lines. BTW the Z subway operates during rush hour only AM inbound and PM outbound.
Hello, I have a 14 days
Hello,
I have a 14 days metrocard, do i have to pay to take the airtrain at howard beach?
Thanks a lot.
Time taken to travel from terminal 4 to terminal 3 by AirTrain
Hi
How long does it take to travel from terminal 4 to terminal 3 by Airtrain. I have a 3 hours stopover at terminal 3 to finish my immigration and customs. Will 3 hours be enough to finish immigration and customs and then switch over to terminal 3 from terminal 4 to catch my connecting flight. Thank You.
Regards,
Rohita.
INFORMATIONS REQUEST
PLEASE I ARRIVE JFK TERMINAL 3 DL263 AND DEPART FROM TERMINAL 2 TO SFO WITH DL1665. CAN YOU EXPLAIN HOW TO GO FROM TERMINAL 3 TO TERMINAL 2? HOW MANY TIME DOES IT TAKE? DO THEY CHECK PASSPORT AGAIN?THANKS
Information on how to get to Terminal 8 from Terminal 7
I am expected to arrive at Terminal 7 at 1310 and catch a connection flight to Boston which departs at 1540 at Terminal 8.
(1) Do I have to go through Immigration at Terminal 7 before proceeding to Terminal 8?
(2) How do I get to Terminal 8?
(3) How long does it takes to Terminal 8?
I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Many thanks, Mrs Dawson
MetroCard
I am arriving at JFK by AF35193 and need to go to Subway A.
Where do I buy a MetroCard (pay per ride)?
Is it possible at the Howard Beach Station either by vending machine or booth?
When you get to the Howard
When you get to the Howard Beach station on the Airtrain there are self-service machines where you can purchase your Airtrain fare and subway fare on the same Metrocard. There are also nice people there to assist you.
Hello, how do I get from JFK
Hello, how do I get from JFK to 62 Madison Ave?
i fly in from russia to T1
i fly in from russia to T1 at 17:00, my next flight is on jet blue from T6 at 19:00, do i have enough time to go thrug immigration and get from one terminal to the other? and what is the best way to do it, i will have an infant with me. Thanks!
Hi - How do I get from JFK
Hi - How do I get from JFK to the Hilton Garden Inn in Westbury, NY? Thank you.
Taxi will cost you about
Taxi will cost you about $50. You can also take Airtrain to Jamaica Station, LIRR to Westbury then taxi from Westburry LIRR station to hotel. LIRR fare including Airtrain is $10.25 off-peak and $12.50 peak.
air train to long beach
how do i get from jfk to west broadway blvd. in long beach?
Take Airtrain from JFK to
Take Airtrain from JFK to Jamaica Station , then LIRR train to Long Beach. West Broadway Blvd is couple of blocks down on Edwards Blvd.
Transport between terminal 1 and terminal 2-3
Hi!
How long time thas it take to take the Air train between terminal 1 and 2-3.
Best regards,
Annette
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