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.
No, it is outside of the security.
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
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 215 West 94th Street, what is the best method of transport to take and what are the prices
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.
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 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.
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!
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.
Hello,
I'm travelling to N.Y. on Sunday November 14th, 2010 arriving at JFK at 16.00.
My hotel is Courtyard by Marriott
631 Midland Avenue
Rye, NY 10580
Can you please help me about the trains and generally about my transport from Airport to the hotel?
Thank you in advance
No, it is outside of the