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Atlantic Terminal to JFK Airport by LIRR and AirTrain

Quick answer: Take an LIRR train from Atlantic Terminal to Jamaica, then take the AirTrain from Jamaica Station to Terminal 7. The trip takes about 65 minutes door to door on a weekday. An LIRR train comes about every 10 minutes during the day. LIRR trains from Atlantic Terminal to Jamaica run only a few times between about 1 and 5 am; then the trip uses another line.

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Atlantic Terminal to JFK Airport

Trip timeabout65min
How oftenAbout every 10 minutes (LIRR)
  • LIRR
  • AirTrain JFK
  1. LIRR LIRR trainFrom Atlantic Terminal toward Jamaica3 stops, about 21 min
  2. Change at JamaicaWalk about 7 min
  3. AirTrain JFK AirTrainFrom Jamaica Station5 stops, about 16 min
  4. Get off at Terminal 7
  5. JFK AirportWalk about 9 min

Weekdays, fall 2026 MTA schedule · First and last trips

By Cobblehop · · Source: MTA schedules (fall 2026), checked November 7, 2026

Step by step

  1. Take an LIRR train from Atlantic Terminal to Jamaica. It's 3 stops, about 21 minutes.
  2. At Jamaica, walk about 7 minutes to Jamaica Station for the AirTrain.
  3. Take the AirTrain from Jamaica Station to Terminal 7. It's 5 stops, about 16 minutes. The AirTrain fare is paid at Jamaica or Howard Beach.
  4. From Terminal 7, walk about 9 minutes to JFK Airport.

Times and frequency

From the MTA's fall 2026 schedule. Typical trip is the door to door time in the middle of the day.

DayFirst tripLast tripTypical tripLIRR train in the daytime
WeekdaysAround the clock (another line late at night)65 minAbout every 10 minutes
SaturdayAround the clock (another line late at night)65 minAbout every 20 minutes
SundayAround the clock (another line late at night)65 minAbout every 20 minutes

Late at night

This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 82 minutes. LIRR trains from Atlantic Terminal to Jamaica run only a few times between about 1 and 5 am, so at that hour the trip uses another line.

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What it costs

Fares as of November 2026. Check the official fares page before you ride.

Atlantic Terminal to JFK Airport: common questions

How do I get from Atlantic Terminal to JFK Airport by public transit?

Take an LIRR train from Atlantic Terminal to Jamaica, then take the AirTrain from Jamaica Station to Terminal 7.

How long does it take?

About 65 minutes door to door on a weekday. On weekends it's about 65 minutes.

Do I have to change along the way?

Yes, once: at Jamaica.

Does it run all night?

This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 82 minutes. LIRR trains from Atlantic Terminal to Jamaica run only a few times between about 1 and 5 am, so at that hour the trip uses another line.

How much does it cost?

AirTrain JFK: $8.75, paid when you enter or leave at Jamaica or Howard Beach. It's on top of the subway or LIRR fare. LIRR inside New York City (CityTicket): $5.25 off-peak, $7.25 peak. Buy it in the MTA TrainTime app or at a station ticket machine before you board. It doesn't include a subway or bus transfer.

Sources

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Transit data: Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). Cobblehop is not affiliated with or endorsed by the MTA.

Published November 7, 2026. Times were computed from the MTA fall 2026 schedules for 2026-11-18 (weekday), 2026-11-21 and 2026-11-22. Planned work and holidays change service, so check Cobblehop for live times before you go.

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