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 Vladimir84 (not verified) - Tue, 11/29/2011 - 06:50 | Permalink

Hi, I will be ariving at terminal 7 at 17:25 and will be departing from terminal 1 at 19:05. Please let me know if I have enough time and which train/bus is the best to take.

Many thanks in advance!

Vladimir

Published by cc Smith (not verified) - Mon, 11/28/2011 - 02:27 | Permalink

Have two seniors arriving at the Delta Terminal and meeting rest of group coming in on a Jet Blue flight. What is best way for them to get from Delta to Jet Blue?

Published by rogerg (not verified) - Fri, 11/25/2011 - 09:52 | Permalink

Two of us need to get to the roosevelt hotel (manhatten), what is the best way?, a taxi is expensive (about 50$)
thanks Roger

Published by Anonymous (not verified) - Sat, 11/26/2011 - 22:05 | Permalink

Not sure what you mean by "best." There is express bus service from JFK to Grand Central Terminal -- a short walk from the Roosevelt -- that costs about $15/person, I believe. Or if you spend $13.60 on a Metrocard, you will end up with a card worth $14.50 (after the 7% bonus for purchases of $10 or more); that will cover the cost of the AirTtain to Jamaica Station, and the subway for two people. You can take a Manhattan-bound "E" subway from Jamaica Station to Fifth Avenue and 53rd Street. If you exit to the rear of the train, you will be at Madison Avenue and 53rd Street -- about a ten-minute walk down Madison to the Roosevelt.

Published by Rovena (not verified) - Wed, 11/23/2011 - 09:13 | Permalink

I will travel for the 1st tim to NY on dec. 2011. My flight will land on 6:30 pm. After i need to take the train to Washington DC. Pls. help me the best way i can connect to train station. I really appretiate the support!

Published by Jay15 (not verified) - Tue, 11/22/2011 - 12:41 | Permalink

I will be arriving at JFK on monday 28th Nov 11 at 12.45pm it will take about an hour to go through customs and then im looking for a train to take me to canal street station - manhattan soho...your help on which trains to take will be much appreciated.

Thanks,

Published by Sahar (not verified) - Tue, 11/22/2011 - 03:46 | Permalink

Where is the best place to meet, If I get off at terminal 7 (qantas) and a friend gets off at terminal 3 (delta)? we both arrive at the exact same time.

Published by patty (not verified) - Mon, 11/21/2011 - 02:23 | Permalink

Hello,
I'm traveling to NY on delta and meeting someone on jet blue. How do I make the connection? I get in in 22 mintues after them.

Published by PS (not verified) - Wed, 11/16/2011 - 02:56 | Permalink

Hi, Im traveling from a jetblue flight from JFK to brooklyn heights, ny, I would be getting off at jay st. Can you please tell me what I would need to do?
Thank you!

Published by Nette (not verified) - Sun, 11/13/2011 - 11:40 | Permalink

I'll be arriving in JFK on Nov 27th at 11pm. I need to catch Metro North to Peekskill,NY. Will AirTrain get me to either Station. I can transfer once I'm at Penn. But would like to know how long from airport to city. Any info would be appreciated.

Published by Cilly_go_lucky (not verified) - Mon, 11/07/2011 - 13:15 | Permalink

I am arriving at JFK on dec 29 at 6:05 PM.
I need to get a train to Philly from Penn st. What is the easiest and fastest route. Could i make it to the 9:05 train or should I wait for the 10:59?

Published by Dr George (not verified) - Thu, 10/27/2011 - 05:19 | Permalink

Hello
I am flying in from santiago to JFK airport on 4 november. I will reach JFK by 08 35 . My connecting flight to Chennai is only at 19 00 hrs. I would like to go for a short city tour during this transit time of about 12 hours. can you advice wether this time is enough .
thankyou
George

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