JFK AirTrain - Jamaica Station
Airport Tram Station
Jamaica, Jamaica
"LIRR from Penn or the E train for about 10 bucks"(4 Tips)
"Frequent fliers, get the 10 trip Airtrain Metrocard and save 50%!"(3 Tips)
"other track at terminal"(3 Tips)
"a kinnda crowded spot"(2 Tips)
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Larry CarboneOctober 6, 2018Great way to get to the airport, no traffic, and extremely economical for one or two people. But have a Metrocard when leaving the airport avoid the lines.
One track has trains coming in T1→T8 direction, ending at either Howard Beach/Jamaica as final stop. The other track has a train circling airport terminals only in T8→T1 direction.Upvoted Jan 31
The BEST way to get to JFK. Take the LIRR from Penn to Jamaica and take the AirTran right to your terminal for $13.25 in about an hour. Free between terminals.
IrmaZandl ZandlSlantNovember 15, 2014Great way to get to JFK. saves you about $50 but it does take about 30 mins longer than a taxi.
The train goes to Terminal 1 first; if you're going to Terminal 8 or 7, hop off at T1 and cross to the other line in the other direction.Upvoted Mar 22
Great service to connect passengers between JFK airport and the LIRR/subways! Definitely something LGA needs to get on board with, pardon the pun.- Wilfred TRMay 26, 2013Power outlets and USB power outlets can be found in the Upper Concourse at 2 of the 3 trianglar shaped info kiosks.
The Corcoran GroupJune 7, 2011The BEST way to get to JFK. Take the LIRR from Penn to Jamaica and take the AirTran right to your terminal for $13.25 in about an hour. Free between terminals.
Craig VillamorFebruary 4, 2019Subway + airtrain is definitely cheaper than a cab or car and can be as fast or faster if there’s traffic.
Justin MashiaApril 5, 2011If you're coming from the city, take the subway to Penn Station, then take the LIRR to Jamaica and hop on the Air Train and you're at JFK in half the time any cab or A train could get you there!- May be the best way to to JFK from Midtown. LIRR from Penn or the E train for about 10 bucks, under an hour total.
The Transit NavigatorOctober 2, 2011If you're coming from / going to Long Island, there's no question that the AirTrain is the best way to/from JFK. Even better and more convenient than flying from Islip!
If you're going to terminals 8 or 9, get off at terminal 1 and switch to the train across the track that circles the terminals in the opposite direction. You'll save 3-8 minutes.
Untapped CitiesJune 26, 2012Frequent fliers, get the 10-trip Airtrain Metrocard for $25 and save 50%! Just use within one year. Fastest way to JFK? LIRR from Penn Station to Jamaica.
Petra Martinez-OrlandoMay 21, 2012Absolutely THE Fastest/Cheapest way to/from JFK-Manhattan ($12) *From Penn Station take the LIRR to Jamaica then AirTain*OR*From JFK take AirTrain to Jamaica then the LIRR to Penn Station
Tanika McKelvyAugust 24, 2013LIRR from Brooklyn to JFK is 22 minutes and $4 (weekend City ticket). Fastest, cheapest option. (Subway is 60 min + and cab is $50+)
Cheapest way to get to JFK and as long as there is no track work, you can estimate door to door commute time most accurately with this
- Julien G.October 9, 2013The train goes to terminal 1 and then 2. Terminal 8 will be the last stop. Switch to the other track at terminal 1 for faster access to terminal 8. Time is money :D
jiresellNovember 26, 2017Make sure you have your money ready to get a pass to exit the Airtrain. Buy your MTA pass too.
Katrina WoodMay 10, 2011Jamaica station has a map of where the terminals and airlines are located at JFK (for exiting the AirTrain). It's a simpler station than Penn by far!
Paul FortJanuary 31, 2013High five everyone you pass that's heading down the escalator as you go up.
Add money to your MTA card and use it. It works fine.- Abiola AbramsJanuary 29, 2012Don't wander away with the gypsy cab drivers on foot to find their cabs. If no cars out front, there's a taxi stand around the corner!
- Theres a 30 day $40 unlimited air train pass you can buy from the machines. If you work at JFK or travel frequently, it's a huge money saver!
Amy ChinJune 9, 2012save $ sat/sun by buying $4.25 o/w City Ticket to go into Penn Stn or anywhere w/in 5-boros of NYC.
Elvia Negron-PerezMay 3, 2013give yourself enough time and mass transit is really the way to go...saved me a lot of money
Kinichiro FujikawaMarch 23, 201110-ride AirTrain ticket is good for 1 year. Regardless of date shown on the card. Seems some groups share a card.
Carry some cash with you. Sometimes the AirTrain metro card machines only accept cash after midnight!!
Plan at least 23 minutes under the new, painfully less frequent schedule to get from Jamaica to Terminal 1.
It's not as bad as you'd think, especially not during the day. They are building up the area. Airtrain to LIRR takes 40 min, Airtrain to E takes 50 min, and same if you take the J to lower Manhattan
Celina CrumpMay 21, 2013Watch your surroundings...this is South Jamaica Queens ...They don't play fair!!!
Kenneth BishopMay 16, 2011Try the the new air train station food court. The sandwiches at NY Deli are pretty good.
A true jet setter takes the AirTrain and knows this line is way better than the Howard Beach one. Have an awesome trip!
J ScottMay 8, 2011if you need a pitstop, there are Bank ATMs a chain Drug Store and other necessities at street level, come out of the LlRR station and turn left.
Step to the side to allow everyone to come off the airtrain before you start entering the train.
Joseph ShipleyJuly 15, 2011Depending on the time and day, the bus to Grand Central can be MUCH faster.
Justin WatersJanuary 26, 2012don't forget to take the air train travel time into account - it's about 15 minutes
Suman GanguliNovember 1, 2010Buy a 10-ride AirTrain metrocard for $25 & keep it in your wallet..cheaper & faster than buying a $5 card each time
Anthony LaudatoSeptember 19, 2013AirTrain is supposed to run every 7 minutes. But it actually runs every 15 minutes... Budget extra time!
Phil HolmMay 20, 2010Crown fried chicken on the corner if you have time to kill and want to take your rage out on your own body!
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JFK AirTrain - Jamaica Station
146-01 Archer Ave (at Sutphin Blvd)
Jamaica, NY 11435
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Jamaica, NY 11435
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