🚇 Public Transport near John F Kennedy International Airport
New York • Last updated 2025-11-03 UTC
Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA)
MTA operates New York City's public transit network, including subways, buses, and the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR). For JFK Airport, MTA provides bus and rail connections at Jamaica and Howard Beach stations, which link to all airport terminals via the AirTrain JFK. Direct service to airport terminals from MTA routes requires transferring to the AirTrain.
🚍 Routes
Q3
Q3 bus runs between JFK Airport (Terminal 8/Lefferts Blvd AirTrain Station) and Jamaica, Queens via Farmers Boulevard and Hillside Avenue. It is a key local connection for southeast Queens commuters and airport staff.
B15
B15 bus connects JFK Airport (Lefferts Blvd AirTrain Station) with Bedford-Stuyvesant and Brownsville in Brooklyn, operating via Marcus Garvey Blvd, New Lots Ave, and Linden Blvd. It serves passengers and airport employees traveling to Brooklyn.
A Subway
The A subway line connects Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens with Howard Beach-JFK Airport station. Passengers transfer to the AirTrain JFK at Howard Beach for access to all terminals.
E Subway
E subway line provides service from Manhattan to Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer, stopping at Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport. Transfer to AirTrain JFK at Jamaica for terminal access.
J/Z Subway
J and Z subway lines serve Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport station, where passengers transfer to AirTrain JFK for all terminals. These lines link lower Manhattan and Brooklyn to the airport transfer point.
Long Island Rail Road (LIRR)
LIRR connects Penn Station, Grand Central Madison, Atlantic Terminal, and Long Island destinations to Jamaica Station. Transfer to AirTrain JFK at Jamaica for direct access to airport terminals.
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