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´m arriving on Saturday the 23rd at 8 pm. I´m going to the Roomate grace hotel which is in 125 west,45th street. What is the way using this airtrain? How much is gonna be? thanks a lot
we arrive at JFK at 2pm on 26th July and need to get to penn station via Jamaica station and heard there is construction on LIRR; what are my options?
Can you provide a link to the information about construction on the LIRR? In the unlikely event that this construction causes a suspension of service between Jamaica and Penn Station, you can always take the "E" subway from Jamaica to Penn Station. The subway takes about 40 minutes and costs $2.25 per person if a Metrocard is used; or $2.50 if a single-ride ticket is used. The LIRR takes abot 20 minutes for the same trip, but costs $6.25 per person during off-peak times (trains arriving Penn Station weekdays after 10:00 AM).
The AirTrain costs $5.00 per person from JFK to Jamaica.
what are the specific steps I will need to take to go to the Syossett train station in Long Island?
I am arriving with Delta Airlines.
Where do I take the transportation to go there?
which train do I take?
How much does it cost?
is it safe?
(sorry for all the questioning but I really need specifics, I don't know what to do when I arrive.
Good Morning - If i park in long term parking from Thursday Morning (5:30 am) to Sunday Night approx 10:30 pm - could you guesstimate the costs for me ?? also, what is the travel time from long term parking to Terminal #5 / Jet Blue. i have a 7:30am flight on thursday morning 7/21. your help is greatly appreciated
Hi I'm flying AA from London to JFK connecting to American egals flight to Norfolk. Do I have to collect my baggage once I have cleared immigration or are they transfered on as it is a connecting flight? Also is it all in the one terminal?
On return I fly back BA - how do I get to Terminal 7 from 8.
You will have to clear both Customs and Immigration at JFK. After Immigration, you will collect your checked baggage and go through Customs. If the check-in agent at Heathrow has checked your baggage through to ORF, then just after clearing Customs at JFK, you should be able to drop your bags at the re-check station. All AA mainline and American Eagle flights use Terminal 8 at JFK.
On the return, AA should be able to check your bags all the way through to LHR, and you will not see them again until you claim them at LHR.
To get from Terminal 8 to Terminal 7 at JFK, you will take the "All Terminals" Air Train one stop. The ride is free, and should take all of two minutes. (Make sure that you board the correct AirTrain: do NOT board one bound for "Jamaica" or "Howard Beach.")
i will arrive in terminal 3 from canada by Delta Airline, and take flight from terminal 1 by Air China at 4:50 p.m how much time should i prepare in between?? 5 hrs is enough?? is there a luggage cart i can use to take onto airtrain?
Arriving terminal 3 from Prague to JFK at 6:19pm -have connecting flight in terminal 5 at 7:45pm do I have enough time to clear customs and get to gate at terminal 5
almost 100% you gonna loose your connection even if you don't have luggage to collect ,allow at least 2 and half hours especially in busy airport like JFK
how much is the fare from JFK to federal circle so i can catch my hotel shuttle bus?? 5 dollars??
From JFK to Federal Circle is free. Alight at federal circle and follow signs for shuttle buses.
I´m arriving on Saturday