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.
Taxi would be fastest but most expensive $45+tolls+tip.
Taxi from Manhattan to JFK is flat rate $45+tolls+tip. Once again, JFK_Specialist is giving incorrect information.
we are coming to New York terminal 4 from Dubai ,
So how to go from terminal 4 to terminal 8 and does 3 hours enough to reach my flight to Miami (firs class )
After you clear US customs at T4 go to AirTrain on the third floor and take any train on track 1 to T8. Three hours should be enough time.
Transit route will depend where on 5th Ave are you going, as 5th Ave runs north/south from Washington Square Park at 8th St. all the way uptown to 120th St. LIRR or E subway from Jamaica Station to Penn Station will take you to 7th Ave/33rd St, two blocks from 5th Ave. E subway will stop at 5th Ave/53rd St. You cannot use the unlimited Metrocard on AirTrain, only on subways and buses.
I´m arriving in New York from Orlando in March and I´m going toHotel Paramount on 46th street/8avenue. Which line should I take? thanks
You can take the airtrain to Jamaica. Transfer to the Long Islan Rail Road (LIRR), Take a west bound train to Penn Station. There is a Path Terminal there. I do not know if all Path trains go there though
The PATH station is at 6th Ave. & 33rd St, not connected to Penn Station. There used to be an underground passageway but has since been closed so you need to walk on street level in between the two.
Can you please tell me how long it will take to get from the Howard Beach Station to terminal 3? Thank You.
confused?! Arriving into JFK on monday midday. Which is quickest Airtrain to Penn Station via LIRR or airtrain then subway? 1st trip to NYC and on crutches! Can anyone help please?! all advice welcome! Thanks
Taxi would be fastest but