From JFK arrivals, the AirTrain connects the terminals and links to the subway at Jamaica or Howard Beach, or to the LIRR at Jamaica. The AirTrain fare is $8.75 and the subway is $3.00, paid separately. An eSIM means your data works as soon as you land.
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| AirTrain JFK to Jamaica Station or Howard Beach Station (NYC public transportation) | $8.75 | One-way AirTrain fare between JFK and these stations; connects to NYC Subway and LIRR | |
| Subway | $3.00 | Pay on entering the subway with contactless card, smartphone, wearable, or OMNY card; AirTrain requires a separate fare | |
| Subway or LIRR to AirTrain (to JFK) | 20 minutes | From NY Penn or Grand Central Madison to the AirTrain; which avoids road traffic | |
| LIRR or Metro-North CityTicket | $5.25 off-peak and $7.25 peak | For travel within New York City; Combo Ticket transfer between LIRR and Metro-North at Grand Central is $8.00 | |
| AirTrain between passenger terminals | under 10 minutes | Free service; trains run every 5-15 minutes | |
| AirTrain to free wait lot | 8-minute AirTrain ride | On-airport lot for pick up and drop off; must stay in vehicle at all times |
| Taxi | — |
| Free wifi | — |
| Terminals | — |
| SIM cards at the airport | — |
AirTrain and subway from JFK
The AirTrain JFK connects the passenger terminals in under 10 minutes, with trains every 5 to 15 minutes, and it is free between terminals. To reach New York City, take the AirTrain to Jamaica Station or Howard Beach Station for $8.75 one way, then continue on the subway or the LIRR. The subway costs $3.00, paid on entering with a contactless card, smartphone, wearable or OMNY card. The AirTrain fare is separate from the subway, LIRR and Metro-North fares.
Rail options and CityTicket
The LIRR or Metro-North CityTicket costs $5.25 off-peak and $7.25 peak for travel within New York City. A Combo Ticket for transfer between the LIRR and Metro-North at Grand Central is $8.00. From NY Penn or Grand Central Madison, the journey to the AirTrain takes about 20 minutes, which is which avoids road traffic.
Fares, caps and pick ups
Children under five ride the AirTrain for free. Eligible AirTrain fares are automatically capped at $43.50 within a rolling 30-day period when you tap with the same payment method. A Group Fare is $8.75 for the first rider and $4.50 for each additional rider, up to 5 riders, with a maximum total of $26.75, provided all riders tap within a 5-minute period. For pick up and drop off, use the on-airport free wait lot, an 8-minute AirTrain ride away, and stay in your vehicle at all times. For hotel shuttles and rental cars, take the AirTrain to Federal Circle via the Jamaica or Howard Beach lines.
Skip the airport Wi-Fi
Airport Wi-Fi usually means a sign-up page, an email address and a connection that stops at the terminal doors. A data eSIM keeps you online at the gate, in the taxi and at the hotel, and your own number stays on for calls and bank codes.
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Questions
How much is the AirTrain from JFK arrivals?
A single AirTrain JFK ride between JFK and Jamaica Station or Howard Beach Station is $8.75. Children under five ride for free, and the AirTrain is free between passenger terminals.
Does the AirTrain fare include the subway?
No. The AirTrain requires a separate fare from the subway, LIRR and Metro-North Railroad. The subway costs $3.00, paid on entering with a contactless card, smartphone, wearable or OMNY card.
Which rail route into the city costs least?
The subway at $3.00 plus the $8.75 AirTrain fare is the lower-cost rail option. The LIRR or Metro-North CityTicket is $5.25 off-peak and $7.25 peak for travel within New York City.
Where do I meet a pick up at JFK?
Use the on-airport free wait lot, reached by an 8-minute AirTrain ride. You must stay in your vehicle at all times.
How do I reach hotel shuttles and rental cars?
Take the AirTrain to Federal Circle via the Jamaica or Howard Beach lines.