Follow the signs in Terminal 7 for the AirTrain station. Board a Howard Beach AirTrain. Upon arrival at Howard Beach, you will have to purchase a Metrocard to pay the $5.00 AirTrain fares. The Metrocard vending machines will give you the option of purchasing a $7.25 Metrocard, which would cover your AirTrain and subway fare; a Metrocard for a greater amount, if you plan on taking additional subway or bus rides during your stay; or a $5.00 Metrocard for AirTrain, and an unlimited Metrocard, if you will be riding the subway or buses a lot during your stay.
Follow the signs in Terminal