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 How do we come from washington dc to jfk? by Anjna (not verified)
Take Amtrak (Northeast
Take Amtrak (Northeast Regional is slower and cheaper than Acela) from Union Station-DC to Penn Station-NY. At Penn Station transfer to the Long Island Railroad to Jamaica station, then transfer to Airtrain which will take you to all JFK terminals.
In reply to How do we come from washington dc to jfk? by Anjna (not verified)
Take Amtrak from DC to Penn
Take Amtrak from DC to Penn Station in Manhattan. Then take LIRR train to Jamaica station. There, transfer to Airtrain which will take you to JFK terminals.
We 3 females will be
We 3 females will be arriving in JFK on Oct 14 from Scotland. Our hotel is Quinta Inn At Secuacus.What would be the easiest/cheapest/most convenient way to get there. I was told that the AirTrain could take us to Penn Station, New Jersey, but I need confirmation/hepl!
In reply to We 3 females will be by Olwen (not verified)
You will take Airtrain from
You will take Airtrain from your terminal to Jamaica Station. Transfer to Long Island RR to Penn Station (a bit more $ than subway but faster and the trains have overhead luggage racks). At Penn Station take any NJ Transit train to Secaucus, next stop after Penn Station.
Manhattan Bound
Hi, it's my first time in NY and my flight comes in late, after 11PM. I plan on taking the AirTrain to Howard Beach Station and then take transit A subway all the way to Manhattan. My friend recommended a taxi but the subway is a lot cheaper. I will be carrying luggage, not much though. Will I pass through any dangerous areas of New York? Should I opt out of the subway and take a taxi? Are there any subways/transits I want to stay away from?
In reply to Manhattan Bound by Art (not verified)
I would not advise you to
I would not advise you to take subway after midnight, but if you prefer to do so , choose subway E out of Jamaica Station - it is much safer.
We are arriving at terminal
We are arriving at terminal 1 in Oct 29th at 2.30 PM. Our next flight goes from terminal 5 at 8.30 PM. Is there enough time to take a subway to Manhattan and visit for example Empire State Building?
In reply to We are arriving at terminal by Sibbe (not verified)
You will be out of
You will be out of immigration/customs at around 3-3:30 pm ; give it an hour on average to the city(on taxi or express bus;1.5hrs for the subway). You will have to take back transportation at 5-5:30pm in order to be 2 hours before your next flight.
After all , you will have half an hour to an hour in the city, which is not enough for any sightseeing.
Which route do I have to
Which route do I have to take from JFK to arrive 33rd street Lexington (Manhatten)? Thank you!
In reply to Which route do I have to by Feivel (not verified)
Airtrain to Jamaica Station
Airtrain to Jamaica Station then subway E to Lexington Ave/53rd street stop. After that transfer to downtown bound subway 6 for two stops to 33rd street.
See http://www.mta.info/nyct/maps/subwaymap.pdf to reference.
Hi,i'm arriving on the 28th
Hi,i'm arriving on the 28th October terminal 3 and staying at NY Marriot East Side, please advise the best way to travel to this hotel. thanks
In reply to Hi,i'm arriving on the 28th by nicci (not verified)
Taxi will take you direct
Taxi will take you direct from JFK for flat rate $45+tolls+tip. You can also take public transportation ($7.25); Airtrain from terminal to Jamaica Station, transfer to E subway to Lexington Ave., walk south on Lexington to the hotel.
I am starting to work
I am starting to work tomorrow and I know there is a station in the air train that its free but I am comfused. I think its the one near the parking. Can somebody comfirm it ???How does it works ???
how to get to Sunset Park, Brooklyn
I will be arriving at JFK at 5pm on a Thursday. Need to know how to get to 7th ave and 39th st in Sunset Park. Thank you
In reply to how to get to Sunset Park, Brooklyn by June Bonfiglio (not verified)
Taxi will take you direct,
Taxi will take you direct, cost around $50. By public transportation; take Airtrain from your terminal to Jamaica Station, take LIRR to Atlantic Terminal-Brooklyn (last stop), transfer to the D subway to 9th Ave (at 39th St.). Walk east two blocks on 39th St. to 7th Ave.
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