John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Transportation

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) offers travellers several transportation options. Public transport includes the NYC Subway and the Long Island Rail Road. For more private travel, passengers can use cars or taxis. To move around the airport or reach nearby areas, the AirTrain JFK is also available. These options make it easier to explore both the airport and the surrounding places.

JFK Airport Ground Transportation Options

At John F. Kennedy International Airport, fliers can use 5 types of ground transportation. 

• Taxi
• Vans
• Limousine
• Private Cars
• Rental Cars

AirTrain Services at JFK Airport

John F. Kennedy International Airport has AirTrain JFK. It is a complimentary service, for travel particularly within the airport. It runs every day, all year round. One can use this service to travel outside the airfield at a specific charge.

• AirTrain JFK is available to every traveler who has a valid ticket. 
• It offers services to 4 main locations within the terminal:
  • Area where vehicle rental companies are housed
  • Every terminal’s parking lot
  • Hotels’ shuttle pickup locations
  • The Long Island Rail Road region

• For queries, dial the telephone number 718-570-1048.

JFK Airport AirTrain Charges

When visiting Howard Beach Station or Jamaica Station	USD 8.25
Discounted fares to visit Howard Beach Station or Jamaica Station	USD 26.50-USD 42.50 (For frequent fliers)

Note: Travellers can pay using a MetroCard, credit card, debit card, or a mobile device with contactless payment or an OMNY card.

Public Transit Options at JFK Airport

There are only two public transit options, subject to conventional fares:

• Subway
• Long Island Railroad

New-York JFK Subway System Transit

The NYC Subway System offers service to Jamaica and Howard Beach from John F. Kennedy International Airport. 

• Flyers heading to Howard Beach should take Line A of this system. 
• To travel to Jamaica, one can utilize Line E. 
• The cost of this facility can be paid via different modes:
  • Wallet Payment
  • Metro card
  • OMNY card
  • Debit/credit card
  • Apple Pay 

NYC Subway Fare Details for JFK Travellers

Location	Connection	Cost (In $)	Estimated Time
Lower Manhattan below W. 14 St.	MTA NYC Transit A Subway at Howard Beach Station	11.40	1 hour
Southern Queens, Northern Brooklyn	MTA NYC Transit J or Z Subway at Jamaica Station	11.40	50 minutes
Midtown Manhattan Penn Station W. 34 St.	MTA NYC Transit E Subway at Jamaica Station	11.40	50 minutes
Upper Manhattan W. 125 St	MTA NYC Transit E Subway at Jamaica Station	11.40	75 minutes

Long Island Railroad

For quicker JFK public transportation, the Long Island Railroad is suitable. 

• From the Jamaica station, it provides service to reach stations within the city.
  • Jamaica Station – Midtown Manhattan
  • Atlantic Terminal – Downtown Brooklyn
  • Grand Central Terminal – East Side of Midtown Manhattan 

• The official MTA website discloses the schedule for this service. 

Long Island Railroad Fare from JFK Airport

Location	Connection	Cost (In USD)	Estimated Time
Grand Central	Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) at Jamaica Station	13 to 19	½ hour
Midtown Manhattan Penn Station W. 34 St	Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) at Jamaica Station	13 to 19	½ hour

Private Ground Transportation Options at JFK Airport

It is preferable for fliers to use their personal 2 or 4-wheeler transportation to get to JFK/John F. Kennedy International Airport. They can park their vehicles at JFK Airport parking lots. 

At John F. Kennedy International Airport, a variety of transportation options can be used, comprising public and private modes. Travel within the airfield is facilitated for free with AirTrain JFK. This mode, along with the NYC Subway System and Long Island Railroad, assists in traveling outside the airport too.

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