JFK Airport AirTrain

 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.

Published by Linda (not verified) - Wed, 02/13/2008 - 15:51 | Permalink

I'm flying into JFK on Delta on Saturday. It appears that I can take Air Train to the Subway Stop at Jamaica - get on E, which will take me to the subway stop at 53rd and Lexington. My hotel is at 51st and Lexington. I've used the E at 53rd to get to the theater district before, but not to come in from JFK. Does this appear to be a quick and correct way? Thanks!

Published by Anita (not verified) - Fri, 02/15/2008 - 18:40 | Permalink

Yes you should take the Airtran route going to Jamaica Get off at the stop and you'll see signs for the E-take that toward Manhattan and get off at the 53rd stop. That's the cheapest way to get to the east side, outside of getting a cab if you need to go to the hotel directly.

Published by Anonymous (not verified) - Sun, 02/10/2008 - 02:30 | Permalink

does the air train works 24 hours 7 days?

Published by Anonymous (not verified) - Sun, 02/10/2008 - 15:10 | Permalink

yes

Published by kelly (not verified) - Sat, 02/09/2008 - 18:37 | Permalink

Hi, Does the air train run 24 hrs a day and ho long approx would it take to get form upper manhatten to jfk terminal i have a very eary mornig flight

Published by Evelyn (not verified) - Wed, 02/06/2008 - 20:37 | Permalink

Please help! My husband and I are arriving to JFK on Friday at 1:00 p.m. and we need to take a flight same day to Paris but in Newark Airport at 6:00 p.m. What is the fastest and cheapest way to get from JFK to Newark? Could you give some options? Do you think is enough time to get from one airport to the other one?

Thanks!

Published by Anonymous (not verified) - Mon, 02/04/2008 - 13:26 | Permalink

How much time does it take the Air Train from Terminal 4 to Terminal 2?

Published by Anonymous (not verified) - Thu, 01/31/2008 - 00:35 | Permalink

How often to trains go to Jamaica during the day? Is it an hourly thing or is their a set schedule that I can look at ?

Published by Anonymous (not verified) - Mon, 01/28/2008 - 16:31 | Permalink

We are travelling from U.K (2 adults and hardy travellers) arriving at JFK (5.15) and looking for directions to use Airtrain and Subway to Brooklyn staying at Ocean Avenue, have travelled in the past using the Path from Newark would appreciate any help. Thanks

Published by Kristy (not verified) - Wed, 01/23/2008 - 16:32 | Permalink

I'm coming into JFK airport on Thursday 2/21 around 10am and need to get to the Mariott Marquis Time Square. I have never been to NYC and have no clue what is the easiest or cheapest way to get there. It will just be 2 adults. Also, I will be leaving on Sunday 2/24 at 3pm. Would the same route both way be advised? Thanks.

Published by Mauri (not verified) - Mon, 01/21/2008 - 16:49 | Permalink

I would like to know the best way to travel from JFK to Manhattan. Would you suggest Air Train or LIRR to Penn Station? I would prefer getting a taxi from there. Ive been to New York once before but not very familiar with the area. I prefer to stay off the subway as its way too confusing to me:o))) I noticed there is a super shuttle service however after my appointment, Im alittle worried about getting back for my flight at 7:30 if the shuttle takes 90 minutes. Any help is appreciated. Thanks much
Mauri

I would like to know the best way to travel from JFK to Manhattan. Would you suggest Air Train or LIRR to Penn Station? I would prefer getting a taxi from there. Ive been to New York once before but not very familiar with the area. I prefer to stay off the subway as its way too confusing to me:o))) I noticed there is a super shuttle service however after my appointment, Im alittle worried about getting back for my flight at 7:30 if the shuttle takes 90 minutes. Any help is appreciated. Thanks much
Mauri

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