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.
getting from delta terminal to jetblue terminal
i am departing jfk on jetblue, and returning on delta. is it possible to take the airtrain from the delta terminal back to the jetblue terminal so i can get my car when i return from the jetblue terminal? how long is the trip? is the airtrain the best way to do this, or is there a bus that would be better suited for it?
I am arriving into JFK on
I am arriving into JFK on Friday noon, I need to get to Ridgefield, NJ. Can you please recommend public transportation? Thanks.
airtrain schedule
What hours is the Airtrain running? Or does it provide 24 hour service?
In reply to airtrain schedule by friday (not verified)
nevermind
Nevermind, I finally found the answer at http://www.panynj.gov/airports/jfk-airtrain.html. It runs 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Convenient!
getting to terminal 1
Hi i am arriving on a red eye to terminal 4 on virgin and only have an hour to get to terminal 1. what is the best way?
sntc trip
I will be arriving in jfk memorial weekend and was wondering what do i need to take to get from the airport(jfk) to manhattan
Bayside by LIRR
I'm going to be flying into JFK from Canada on a Sunday morning, I believe arriving on an AA flight in Terminal 8. I'm trying to plan the cheapest, fastest way to get from JFK to Bayside Station in Queens. Am I correct in thinking this would be the most economical option is to take the AirTrain to Jamaica ($5), take LIRR to the Woodside Station ($4.50), and then go from Woodside to Bayside ($4.50?). Wondering since I'm arriving on a Sunday, if I'd be able to use a CityTicket for the LIRR fares. Also wondering if I could just transfer at Woodside or if I'll need to pay a second fare to continue to Bayside. Am I correct in thinking this would be the most economical option or should I go by taxi/bus? Is luggage going to be an issue if I end up with one regular size suitcase?
time required from terminal 3 to terminal 1
I am arriving on a Saturday afternoon at terminal 3 on a Delta flight from Indianapolis, and departing for Rome, Italy on New Alitalia probably terminal 1. Will I have to collect my checked bags and go through security again? I only have 1 hour and 35 minutes between flights. How much time is required to walk between terminal 3 and 1 versus the airtrain? Thanks
Hi, I am arriving at 10 a.m.
Hi, I am arriving at 10 a.m. and depart at 5. p.m to Europe. Is there enough time to go into the city center and get an impression of NY ? Thank you
transit time
I plan to arrive at terminal 3 at 4pm on the 3.6.2010. Need to be at terminal 7 for a flight at 19:40. How long will it take to get the baggage and change terminals to avoid missing the flight?
I need to know wich subway
I need to know wich subway line should i take to go from jfk to 57th street and 6 av, and also how long it´s that journey. Thank you!
Hi, I will be flying to JFK
Hi,
I will be flying to JFK to wait for a family member coming to the States for the first time and cannot speak English. I will arrive at terminal 3 whereas he will arrive at terminal 4. Is it possible to wait for him right at the luggage claim area at terminal 4? And then we need to go back to terminal 3 to catch a connection flight to NC.
Also, as I said he doesn't speak English. Is that a problem? I mean what if the officer needs to ask him a question or so, is there a translation service available?
Thanks
Walk between terminal 3 and 4
Hi,
I am arriving at terminal 3 and want to go to terminal 4 to wait for a family member arriving on an international flight. Is it possible to wait to him at the luggage claim area and then walk back to terminal 3 to catch a connection flight to NC?
transfer from Jerusalem El Al flight to domestic Delta
I arrive in JFK in terminal 4 and need to transfer to terminal 3. As I understand I have to receive my bags and pass customs. do I have to take my bags all the way to terminal 3 and check them in there, or I check them in in terminal 4 after the customs?
Thanks,
LM
JFK to PENN
Hi,
I will be flying from Paris to JFK and arriving at 10.20, what are my chances of making it to PENN station by 12.45.
Is this possible or will it entirely be dependant on customs and if I get lucky with airtrain connections?
Thanks in advance!
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