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.
airtrain to Jamaica, subway e to Lex then subway 6 to e86,takes around 1hr 25 mins
AirTrain always says it takes 35 minutes to do the combination of LIRR from Penn Station to Jamaica and then AirTrain to the terminal. I am going to American Airlines which is Terminal 8. Does this mean I need to allow more time? How much to allow please?
This is the first time I'm taking the Airtrain to JFK. Which Airtrain do I take and which Terminal# is for Asiana Air?
I want to park at JFK and take the subway in to Coumbus Circle for a race early Sunday morning March 20. Can I take the A subway if I park in LT at JFK? What does it cost? Thanks.
Whats the quickest way to go from terminal 4 to terminal 5. I have a 1 hr connection time. Can I walk ?
Hello, I live in NJ, closer to NJ: Princeton Junction. Can you please advise on how to get JFK Airport from Princeton Junction, NJ? I have an international flight from JFK travelling with one medium size suit case and thought I will check with you. Any information provided is greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance.
I would like to go from 7th ave. & 28th to JFK international airport by train.( subway) Do you know how long it takes and about how much? I come from Boston by bus and pick my parents up at JFK. Thanks!
You can reach Penn Station(it is on 7th ave and 34th street) and take subway E(Queens bound) to Sutphin Blvd stop then transfer to Airtrain to JFK terminals. It will take you around 1hr and 15 - 1hr and 30m mins and it will cost you $7.25.
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I arrive into Terminal 8 at 3:40 and have a 6:00 Internationl flight out of Terminal 4. Is airTrain the quickest way to get from Term 8 to Term 4? Can I walk?
I am flying from Halifax, NS, Canada with Delta airlines, connecting through JFK to Atlanta, Georgia. I have to change from terminal 2 to terminal 3 at JFK. What is the best way to do this and will I have to clear security again? I have 50 minutes, is that enough time?
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