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.
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HI, I would like to ask, I fly to terminal 8 and I have next international flight. How can I get from terminal 8 to check-in or where is it?
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I need to get to 29th St from JFK Airport at the end of October. Please can someone help me on what route I should take. I dont know which terminal it will be from - are they all easy to get trains from?!!
Thanks!
Which 29th Street? The one in Manhattan? The one in Brooklyn? Or the one in Queens? If Manhattan, where on 29th Street? There are several subway lines with stops at 28th Street in Manhattan. Which one is closest to your destination will depend on where on 29th Street you are headed.
Hi, what is the best way from JFK to Jersey City (pref. Tonnelle Avenue)? We will be on JFK on Tuesday afternoon, app. 6 p.m. Thanks a lot.
Does it sound right that my jetBlue flight will be coming in to JFK at terminal 3 and departing from terminal 5?
Hi.. I will arrive at JFK thursday the 8/9 at 1320..
What is the easiest way too get to Manhatten ?
Airtrain will take you Rockway station. A-train can take you from 111th st/ or Rockway, go under for southbound.5th ave. Stops along zoo, central park, manhatten and the fin dis. are all along those. Midtown will cost about $7.50. People are good and could help if you get a little lost. Have Fun!
we are 2 adults and 3 kids arr jfk on nov 4 at 11am and leave on nov 5 at 21.45
should we get a hotel near the airport and then travel into the city for sightseeing, or should we stay in the city?
if in the city, which train station should i be looking in the area of, for hotels.
dont want to be carrying luggage too far thru the streets or be looking for extra large taxis
You have very little time.
Get your luggage to a hotel near JFK.
Then get the hotel's shuttle back to the airport to take the AIRTrain to Jamaica Station (NOT Howard BEach).
Take the E train at Jamaica Station to Manhattan OR take the Long Island Railroad at Jamaica Station. Both get you to Manhattan.
If you insist on staying in Manhattan, the E train is still good. There is a Sheraton hotel near the 53rd St./ 7th Avenue E train stop.
i want to know the best way to get to the 23 street by train from jfk airport
Where on 23rd Street? There are five different subway stations on 23rd Street.
I am coming in on a Monday night, JFK Jet Blue @ 8:15 PM. By the time I get my bag it will be 8:30 PM or so. Is Airtrain still runiing to Jamaica at that time?
I would like to know how long is the commute from JFK to Penn Station on train.
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