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.
I have a 4:30pm flight with Delta on Friday. I am taking the E train from midtown east in Manhattan to Jamaica to get the AirTran. What time would you recommend I leave the city to make sure I arrive at JFK in time for my fligth? Thanks.
I am going to arrive at JFK T3 at 8.45am friday.(Delta Airlines flight) and need to go to JFK T4 for taking the 10:40am flight to Dubai.Iam travelling with my 24 months old kid ,am taking stroller also .How long it will take to reach T4 from T3?
I need to get from JFK Airport to Stamford.
I know there are trains to Stamford from Grand Central Station - is this a good choice?
What would be the best way to get from JFK to Grand Central station?
Thank you very much in advance
Yes. Metro North from Grand Central to Stamford would be the only/cheapest way, other than Connecticut Limo (800 472 LIMO) or a taxi.
Hi. Your best bet would be an airport shuttle to the Grand Hyatt hotel, which is right next to Grand Central. I don't know the cost, but it shouldn't be more than $25.00. Good luck.
Besides a taxi or Limo is there any public or shuttle transportation from JFK to anywhwere around Kensington, CT?
Do you know how long it takes to get from terminal 4 to 8 by the airbus.
Hi,
I am reaching JFK NYC on Monday morning at 6:45 AM by Delta Airlines. I need to go Stamford, CT. What are the alternate ways to go there? How much will it cost?
Thanks!
Arpit
Hi,
On Friday the 30th of November, I am going to arrive at JFK T8 at 8.10pm (American Airlines flight) and need to to go to JFK T1 for taking the 11pm flight to Paris. How long does it take to go from T8 to T1 ? Will I have enough time to take my international flight at JFK T1 ? I have the possibility to take a plane for Paris on Saturday.
Many thanks.
Guillaume Deschamps
We arrive on 11/24/07 at around 19:00 (VIRGIN AIRLINES) and want to use the Train - Subway- Bus to the hotel can anyone please give directions and which to use and if at all possible the cost.
We also want to get a 7 day metro card can you use this for all forms of transport can we purchase it within the airport and again the cost.
Many thanks to anyone who may take the time to reply.
A 7 day unlimited pass costs $24 per person, and works on all subway/bus.
For subway/bus/walking directions anywhere in the city go to go to www.hopstop.com
Hi,
Can you please let me know how can I travel between JFK to Somerset.
Thnx
HI
We need to go from Verona NJ to JFK Can anyne tell us the best way to get there? Our flight is early we were thinking hotel in the area, car service, bus, train combo of both. Would liketo not spend a ton to get there thanks
AirTran