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.
You have enough time. T2 and T3 are connected behind security so you won't have to clear it again. Look for the gate(ATL flight) as soon as you disembark the first plane.
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You can take AirTrain to Jamaica, LIRR to NY Penn Station, then Amtrak to Albany.
Arriving JFK on a Tuesday at American Airlines at 5PM. What is best way to NYC (5th & 88th)? Will have one suitcase (roller); i'm a former NYer but haven't been for 15 yrs. Taveling solo. I'm thinking Airtrain to Jamaica (what subway would I then take to get to 88th/5th?). Or should I just taxi it (but too much trafic??) Your advice and specific direction recommendations please. Graci.
I will be landing in T4 with my family at 4pm. How to go to Secacus NJ. kids are 8 & 6 years old. If I take a taxi, will they provide booster seats. are booster seats mandatory in NY cabs.
Is there any other way to reaching other than taking a taxi.
this is my first trip to US.
kindly advice.
thanks and regards
MR
Hi,
It will be my first time to NYC and I'm very excited about it.
But I have a question?
How do I go from JFK to Affinia Gardens in 215 East 64th Street, NY 10065.
By taxi? How much will it cost?
By Train? How do I go about and the cost?
I'll be alone so I do need to know what and where I'm going.
Thank you so much for your help in advance.
On my first visit to NY i want to use the Airtraine for transfer to my hotel at 30th street, Manhattan - how long is the transfer time. Do i need to change for Subway?
I will have 1.5hrs to transfer from an international flight (Cathay Pacific -Terminal 8) to domestic flight (Jetblue- Terminal 5)
I arrive around 9pm and my Jetblue flight leaves at 10.45 for Bos. Assuming the flights are on schedule, is it possible?
Can somebody help me? I am from South Africa and will be landing at JFK on 12 June 2011. From there I need to travel to 125 Vernon Ave< Brooklyn. What wil be the best way?
You have enough time. T2 and