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.
There is no charge to ride the AirTrain between any terminal and Federal Circle station. The $5.00 AirTrain fare is collected only when entering or leaving the AirTrain system at either of its two terminals: Howard Beach or Jamaica.
My son flies with Jet Blue into terminal 5 next month. He will need to collect his baggage and make his way to Singapore Airlines (terminal 4). Can you please give me specific directions from Jet Blue baggage claim to the Air Train to Terminal 4?
Follow the signs in Terminal 7 for the AirTrain station. Board a Howard Beach AirTrain. Upon arrival at Howard Beach, you will have to purchase a Metrocard to pay the $5.00 AirTrain fares. The Metrocard vending machines will give you the option of purchasing a $7.25 Metrocard, which would cover your AirTrain and subway fare; a Metrocard for a greater amount, if you plan on taking additional subway or bus rides during your stay; or a $5.00 Metrocard for AirTrain, and an unlimited Metrocard, if you will be riding the subway or buses a lot during your stay.
Hi
What is the best route to reach 10355 104th street Ozone Park NY from jfk ?
Hola como puedo llegar desde JFK a Long Island (glenmore ave) de la manera mas economica
gracias
I will be arriving at Penn Station this Monday, July 11th and need to meet a friend arriving at the International Arrivals area at JFK and then both of us returning to Penn Station. It sounds like AirTrain is the cheapest and quickest method so where do I find AirTrain once I arrive at Penn Station and does it stop at International Arrivals or do I need to transfer at Jamaica Station to the airport train? And what about the reverse routing. Am I correct that it only ocsts $5 one way for each of us? Do I but the ticket somewhere in Penn Station? Thanks for help
The AirTrain does not go to or from Penn Station. You will need to get from Penn Station to Jamaica Station (and back) by either the Long Island Rail Road or the "E" train subway; AirTrain will take you from Jamaica Station to the various terminals at JFK. The cost of the subway or Long Island Rail Road is NOT included in the $5.00 AirTrain fare. The AirTrain fare is payable with a pay-per-ride Metrocard, which is also usable to pay the separate subway fare. The subway will be cheaper than the Long Island Rail Road for getting to and from Jamaica Station, but it will take about 20 minutes longer in each direction.
How long shold we allow our journey time from Downtown Manhatten to JFK terminal 4 using the NY subway system.
Hello, I'd like to know how long it takes from T8 to T4. Thank you.
Hi myself and my wife are arriving on 28th Jul and are thinking of getting the Air Train to Manhattan. I understand we have to transfer at Jamaica onto the E subway; where is the best place to get off at Manhattan to get to 46th St between 7th and 8th Street, not far from Times Sq.
Thanks
There is no charge to ride