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.
Need transportation
Hi, need transportation from JFK to Club Quarters Midtown, between 5 & 6 Ave, NY ? help ? rate ? thanks
Terminal 8 to Terminal 2 the
Terminal 8 to Terminal 2 the fastest route as my layover is very short. What is the fastest way to get between these terminals. Thank you.
from Terminal 8 to terminal 2
Take the first train arrived. (Yellow, Green or Red). they are all free and the rid is short any way.
rotation
does the Terminals loop train travel clockwise only and the Jamaica train travel counter-clockwise only?
i am coming via Jamaica
i am coming via Jamaica Station and departing from T5 but need to store my lugguage before that. how to proceed?
need to park for six days
need to park for six days and are flying jet blue. Where should I park my car? I have hadi-cap person traveling as well.
how do i?
i will be arriving into terminal 3 and will be looking to go to the bronx. how do i go about getting there the cheapiest way?
Air train pipck up
I arrive @ terminal 7 where do i go to catch the air train that will take me to Jamaica Station?
thanks!
how to get the airtrain from terminal 3 to get the a train
i would like to take the airtrain from terminals 3 and im heading to richmond hill... can u explain to where and how can i go about getting the air train after im done with immigration?
Public transportation to Queens Boulevard 65-09
Hello,
I will be staying in an Hotel located at Queens Boulevard 65-09, Queens.
What would be the easiest way to get there via public transportation from Terminal 7 of JFK airport?
Thanks in advance,
Aharon.
Interval between flights
I arrive from Phoenix at 14 55 at terminal 3 and depart for Bermuda from terminal 8 at 17 .30. will I have sufficient time, allowing for luggage and customs etc to make this connection on sky train?
I'm arriving at terminal 8,
I'm arriving at terminal 8, and I have a 4 hour lay-over before my next flight, also at T8. When I get there, can I go to the shops at terminal 4 by AirTrain? What track is it, and how far is it?
need to take the red line 3
Hey I'll arrive at terminal 4 and need to go to Brooklyn with a big luggage. I just read that the B15 bus departure isn't anymore at terminal 4 but it changed to T5. Is it a walking distance or what other options could you give me to get to Franklin Ave... The luggage is 7ft*3ft*1,5ft...
Take the air train to Howard
Take the air train to Howard Beach and transfer to a Manhattan bound A train get off at Franklin Ave.
AirTrain
Hi JFK_S
Coming to JFK with a National rental car & flying from T-4.
Whats my best bet? Return car with wife & daughter, then take the AirTrain together to T-4 or drop them off at T-4 with baggage then drop off car myself & return to T-4 via AirTrain.
Thanks