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.
My wife and i will arrive into JFK and want to get to Newark airport Ramada hotel. Can you suggest which train to catch and which stations we need to transfer at.
thanks
Take JFK AirTrain from your terminal to Jamaica Station, transfer to LIRR to Penn Station, transfer to NJ Transit-Northeast Corridor train to Newark Airport Station, take Newark Airport AirTrain to any terminal and catch the hotel shuttle. If the hotel shuttle will pick you up at Newark-Penn Station then you can get off there without having to go to Newark Airport.
Hi,I am arriving at terminal 3 (8:30am, Oct 29th) and going to 828 Second Avenue. Pls help with directions, thank you. Also, how long will it take approx?
I am arriving at jfk on nov 17th virgin american flight at 3:30pm,what will be the easiest and the cheapest way to get to somewhere closest to north brunswick.i am travelling with two hand caryy bags,and a three yr old.
My husband and brother in law need transportation instructions on how to get to Manhattan from the JKF Plaza hotel.
Mary, tienes varias opciones, pero siendo 2 personas las que viajan, lo mejor es tomarse un taxi directamente, ya que es poco lo que van a ahorrar llendo en bus y vas a perder un par de horas de tiempo, el taxi no llega a 50 dolares y el bus creo son 15 por persona, tienes que pactar o aclarar lo que te van a cobrar en el taxi, siempre estan los vivos que se aprovechan de los recien bajados.
Mary, you have several options, but still 2 people that travel, it is best to take a taxi directly, since there is little that will save on bus and you're going to lose a couple of hours of time, the taxi does not reach $ 50 bus and I are 15 per person, you have to agree upon or clarify what they will charge you in the taxi, the living are always taking advantage of the newly lowered.
I am landing at JFK on Sunday and wondering the best way to get to Maiden Lane in Lower Manhatten
Taxi is direct, flat rate $45+tolls+tip. You can take a variety of subways to lower Manhattan with stops not far from Maiden Ln., best route is: take AirTrain from terminal to Howard Beach Station, take A subway to Broadway/Nassau (Fulton St.), Maiden Lane is two blocks south.
Arriving after a long haul flight at 9:30pm, 4 people and 4 suitcases. Will it be a struggle to get the AirTrain to Jamaica station and onto 42nd Street Subway. Is it referred to as '42nd Street' line?? Our hotel is on this street between 8th and 9th.
Four of you can share a taxi which will take you direct to your hotel, cost is flat rate $45+tolls+tip. The subway to take at Jamaica Station is the E subway, which runs from Jamaica Center to World Trade Center, get off at 42nd St/Port Authority (at 8th Ave) and walk west on 42nd St 1/2 block to your hotel. It will cost $7.25 per person for AirTrain and subway.
4 person and 4 suitcases, it might come all in a taxi, but there are limousine services that can be comfortable and not so expensive, the taxi costs $ 50, the limo $ 70, each bus trip to Grand Terminal $ 15
4 person and 4 suitcases, it might come all in a taxi, but there are limousine services that can be comfortable and not so expensive, the taxi costs $ 50, the limo $ 70, each bus trip to Grand Terminal $ 15
At this time I do not recommend taking the train, save a few dollars, you can take the shock of living in or traveling to Manhattan uneasy.
Hi there,
I am coming to New York soon and am wondering what the most economical way to get from JFK to East Harlem is. Would that be via AirTrain?
Yes, $7.25 for AirTrain/subway. Take AirTrain from terminal to Jamaica Station, transfer to E subway to Lexington/53rd St, transfer to the uptown #6 subway to 125th St/Lexington Ave.
can i rent a luggage cart from the airport because i have 3 suitcases are they allowed on Airtrain ?
JFK to Newark