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.
In reply to Delta terminal to Car rental at JFK airport by Arni (not verified)
It should take no more than
It should take no more than 30 mins.
To care rentals stop(Federal Circle) take the counterclockwise Airtrain(track 1).
Terminal to Terminal Transfer
I the terminal to terminal train inside security (air side)?
In reply to Terminal to Terminal Transfer by Anonymous (not verified)
No, it is outside of the
No, it is outside of the security.
need help
I am travel from Dubai to jfk with emirates and then to to Miami with AA on 26 November.there is 3hours between my flights.is that enough time to clear everything and how do I get the fastest to AA for my domestic flight. I am a crewmember joining my vessel in Miami and I do have my correct visa
In reply to need help by Anonymous (not verified)
You have enough time - just
You have enough time - just go to the third floor of T4 and then take Airtrain(the first one that comes), T8 is three stops away.
I need to get from JFK to
I need to get from JFK to 215 West 94th Street, what is the best method of transport to take and what are the prices
In reply to I need to get from JFK to by Anonymous (not verified)
Take a taxi flat; rate of
Take a taxi flat; rate of $45 plus tolls (another $8) and tip.
Getting to General Station, North NJ
Is there a traing connection from JFK
Hi, I will be arrving at JFK
Hi,
I will be arrving at JFK airport on 13/11 at 13:15.
My hotel is located at 258 West, 97th Street, Royal Park Hotel. What would be the best way to get there?
Thanks in Advance.
In reply to Hi, I will be arrving at JFK by Anonymous (not verified)
Taxi will take you direct
Taxi will take you direct for flat rate of $45+tolls+tip.
Directions
I will be arriving at JFK Terminal 8 at 3 pm on Friday, Nov. 12.
Will the airbus be available at Terminal 8 to take us to the closest
stop to ;
The Manhattan Club
200 W. 56th St.
Which stop would that be and what is the cost?
Thanks!
I have to go to JFK on
I have to go to JFK on 11/12. My plane takes off at 7 pm. Its an international flight. Im taking off from Rutherford NJ. What is the cheapest way to get to JFK? Thanks.
In reply to I have to go to JFK on by Giovanna (not verified)
cheapest way is to walk.
cheapest way is to walk. hope this helps
JFK to Manhattan
Hi! Can you please tell me if this route from JFK to Manhattan is correct ? Airtrain from JFK to Jamaica Station to LIRR (Penn Station). Let me know please. First-timers in NY!
In reply to JFK to Manhattan by Funtravelers (not verified)
LIRR is best route to
LIRR is best route to midtown-34th St vicinity. For locations north of there E subway also from Jamaica runs west along 53rd St and then south on 8th Ave to lower Manhattan.
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