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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.
AD (not verified)

In reply to by Anonymous1 (not verified)

I will arrive terminal 4 on emirates and need to take the airtrain to term 7 for united. Do I have to clear customs collect my bags and reenter through security? how long does that take?
thx

Sun, 12/14/2008 - 23:38 Permalink
Saradel (not verified)

I'm flying into JFK at 1:10 pm and hoping to catch a subway to the Times Square area in Manhattan. I've never been to NYC before so I was hoping for some advice on which subway line to take after taking the AirTrain to Jamaica station. Any idea how long that would take?

Wed, 11/19/2008 - 13:24 Permalink
CARMEN (not verified)

hI i ARRIVED ON SATURDAY 22 OF NOV TO JFK, HOW DO I GET TO THE ROOSVELT HOTEL BESIDE CENTRAL STATION??

THANK YOU IN ADVANCE

Tue, 11/18/2008 - 18:37 Permalink
Hunter (not verified)

I want to get to 20th street between 7th and 8th. Am I quicker getting the A from Howard Beach to 14th or the E to 23rd from Jamaica?

Thanks

Sun, 11/16/2008 - 00:57 Permalink
Koss (not verified)

Hi, I arrive into JFK on 16 November, how do I get to Norwark from there please.

Fri, 11/14/2008 - 14:57 Permalink
Sandy K. (not verified)

How often do the Air Trains run? Meaning if i just missed it how long would it take for the next to arive? Please and thank you.

Mon, 11/10/2008 - 20:51 Permalink
HJ (not verified)

Hello I'm getting at JFK airport at 13-Nov.

I want to get from terminal 1 to:

Address: West Price Street
City: Linden
State: New Jersey

Can you tell me which metros and buses I should use?

Mon, 11/10/2008 - 17:38 Permalink
Rose (not verified)

Hi am from africa, visiting newyork for the 1st time in dec. How do I get from JFK to Red carpet inn brooklyn.
Thanks

Mon, 11/10/2008 - 07:05 Permalink
Chris (not verified)

Will Time Permit.
Arrving at JFK from Brussels on 16th 12:30 PM. My connection flight to seattle is on 16th 16:20 PM. Do i have time enough to finish immigration, collect baggage and then meet my friend at Terminal Exit.

PS:
- Terminal would stay the same for both the flights.
- I could do without the risk but got a parcel to hand-over.

Sat, 11/08/2008 - 07:28 Permalink
G (not verified)

Can you still take air train to Jet Blue's new Terminal, I was told it is not as convenient now, I have to take an 8:00 AM flight and have to come in from Glen Cove LI can I make it. Also I am 72 years old!!! Can I do this comfortably, I'm in pretty good shape, but can't lift much.

Thu, 11/06/2008 - 13:09 Permalink
barry6046 (not verified)

In reply to by G (not verified)

JFK is IN Queens, so you will have no trouble getting to the Stadium in time. There are many transportation options, but the most direct route is a 15 minute cab ride, about 20 dollars.

Sat, 11/08/2008 - 13:03 Permalink
barry6046 (not verified)

In reply to by G (not verified)

I used AirTrain to the new JetBlue Terminal 5 last week, and it is very convenient. Several moving sidewalks easily get you into the terminal in about 3 minutes from the time you step off the Train.

Sat, 11/08/2008 - 13:05 Permalink

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