New York Subway System

The AirTrain connects all passenger terminals with the New York subway system at Jamaica and Howard Beach stations. At Jamaica, you can take lines E (Queens, Midtown Manhattan), J or Z (Brooklyn, Lower Manhattan).

At Howard Beach, you can take line A to Brooklyn, Lower Manhattan and Rockaways.

If you take the subway to the airport, you will need to board the services to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport on the E, J or Z lines or to the Howard Beach station on the A line to access the AirTrain network.

Fares

All subway fares are separate from the AirTrain, but can be paid with any MetroCard. The fare is USD2.90. Together with the AirTrain ticket, the total fare will be USD11.40 (if you do not have a MetroCard, add USD1.00 extra).

Tip: in case your stay in New York is at least 4 days, consider getting a 7-day unlimited pass, which costs USD34.00.

Destinations

• Line E: Jamaica - Kew Gardens - Queens Plaza - Port Authority Bus Terminal - World Trade Center
  Fare USD11.40 - Travel time: 50 minutes
• Line A: Rockaway Park - Broad Channel - Howard Beach - Ozone Park - Broadway Junction - Port Authority Bus Terminal - Inwood/207 St
  Fare USD11.40 - Travel time: 60 minutes
• Lines J/Z: Jamaica - Broadway Junction - Myrtle Av - Marcy Av - Chambers St - Broad St
  Fare USD11.40 - Travel time: 50 minutes

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Long Island Rail Road

This commuter train connects Jamaica Station with Penn Station (on the west side of Midtown Manhattan), Grand Central (on the east side of Midtown Manhattan) and Atlantic Terminal (in downtown Brooklyn), as well as all destinations within Long Island. Fares and schedules vary by time and day. Travel time can be significantly shorter than using the subway. More information