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.
Correct, AirTrain is after security (you will walk outside the terminal building to get on the AirTrain).
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Travelling to the UK on the 6th, no clue about NY but i need something cheap and have a lot of spare time... is AirTran a good idea?
Hi,
I am flying in to JFK and need to get to Northport. Do I take the Air Train to Jamaica Station then LLIR to Northport? Will I need to buy a separate ticket for the Air Train and for the LLIR? How much will it cost?
Yes, take AirTrain to Jamaica Station and LIRR to Northport. AirTrain is $5 and LIRR to Northport is $6.50 off-peak, $9.25 peak. You can purchase a combination ticket at the LIRR self-service machine before you exit AirTrain at Jamaica which will have your AirTrain fare on a "Metrocard" on one side and the LIRR ticket on the other side. When you exit put the Metrocard side in the turnstile, it will return your ticket for you to retain for LIRR. Assistance is available at the AirTrain exit if needed. See mta.info for trip planning, schedules, fares, etc.
Hi,we arrive on Saturday at the JFK and have to go to Ramada Limited Hotel Jersey. What is the best way to get there?
Delays up and down the East Coast due to the weather. Improving to the south around DC but getting worse to the north with storms and high winds.
Hello,
We are arriving at JFK aiport on the 16th December from London at 6.00pm. How long would it take by public transport to get to the Sheraton Lincoln Habour Hotel in Weehawken, in New Jersey?
There's 4 of us travelling, with 4 bags? Would cabs be more convenient? I'm just worried about the cost of a taxi at peak hour? Thank you
Four of you can share the cost of a cab which will take you direct instead if messing with multiple transfers on public transportation.
Wondering how much time it takes to go from Terminal 4 to Terminal 8?
I have an international flight arriving Terminal 4 @ 2:15pm and need to catch a connecting flight @ 3:30pm in Terminal 8 (I assume this is the terminal AA flies out of). BTW, I will only have carry-on, so won't need to wait for luggage.
Thanks!
When you exit customs in T4 go to the third floor to AirTrain and take any train on track 1 to T8, travel time only a few minutes. Hope your arriving flight is on time as your connection time is tight as it is.
Arriving in JFK at 11:30am need to get to Penn Station Madison Square Gardens and return 15:30 hrs 5 days later same route, Thanks
AirTrain to Jamaica station, then take the LIRR in to Penn Station. Getting back is the same in reverse.
Correct, AirTrain is after