East Village to JFK Airport by subway, LIRR and AirTrain
Quick answer: Take a Brooklyn-bound L train from 1 Av to Atlantic Av, then take an LIRR train from East New York to Jamaica, then take the AirTrain from Jamaica Station to Terminal 7. The trip takes about 86 minutes door to door on a weekday (84 to 88 depending on the connection). The L train comes about every 4 minutes during the day. LIRR trains from East New York to Jamaica run only a few times between about 1 and 5 am; then the trip uses another line.
East Village to JFK Airport
- L
- LIRR
- AirTrain JFK
- L L trainFrom 1 Av, Brooklyn-bound14 stops, about 22 min
- Change at Atlantic AvWalk about 5 min
- LIRR LIRR trainFrom East New York toward Jamaica1 stop, about 9 min
- Change at JamaicaWalk about 7 min
- AirTrain JFK AirTrainFrom Jamaica Station5 stops, about 16 min
- Get off at Terminal 7
- JFK AirportWalk about 9 min
Weekdays, fall 2026 MTA schedule · First and last trips
Step by step
- Take a Brooklyn-bound L train from 1 Av to Atlantic Av. It's 14 stops, about 22 minutes.
- At Atlantic Av, walk about 5 minutes to East New York for an LIRR train.
- Take an LIRR train from East New York to Jamaica. It's 1 stop, about 9 minutes.
- At Jamaica, walk about 7 minutes to Jamaica Station for the AirTrain.
- 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.
- From Terminal 7, walk about 9 minutes to JFK Airport.
Other ways to go
- Take a Brooklyn-bound L train from 1 Av to New Lots Av, then take the B15 bus from New Lots Av/Van Sinderen Av to Lefferts Blvd/Airtrain Station, then take the AirTrain from Lefferts Boulevard Station to Terminal 7: about 96 minutes.
- Take a Brooklyn-bound L train from 1 Av to Broadway Junction, then take an Outbound A train from Broadway Junction to Howard Beach-JFK Airport, then take the AirTrain from Howard Beach Station to Terminal 7: about 92 minutes.
Which one is faster depends on when you leave. Cobblehop compares them with live times.
Times and frequency
From the MTA's fall 2026 schedule. Typical trip is the door to door time in the middle of the day.
| Day | First trip | Last trip | Typical trip | L train in the daytime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | Around the clock (another line late at night) | 86 min | About every 4 minutes | |
| Saturday | Around the clock (another line late at night) | 86 min | About every 4 minutes | |
| Sunday | Around the clock (another line late at night) | 88 min | About every 4 minutes | |
Late at night
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 102 minutes. LIRR trains from East New York to Jamaica run only a few times between about 1 and 5 am, so at that hour the trip uses another line.
Tips for this trip
- Know your stop. Get ready after Terminal 5. The next stop is Terminal 7. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
Step-free access
For the subway part of this trip: 1 Av (L platform) is on the MTA's list of accessible stations; Atlantic Av (L platform) is not on the MTA's list of accessible stations. Elevators can be out of service, so check elevator status on mta.info before you go.
What it costs
- Subway and local bus: $3 per ride with OMNY (tap a contactless card or phone) or a MetroCard. One transfer within 2 hours to the subway or a local bus is included.
- 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.
Fares as of November 2026. Check the official fares page before you ride.
East Village to JFK Airport: common questions
How do I get from East Village to JFK Airport by public transit?
Take a Brooklyn-bound L train from 1 Av to Atlantic Av, then take an LIRR train from East New York to Jamaica, then take the AirTrain from Jamaica Station to Terminal 7.
How long does it take?
About 86 minutes door to door on a weekday, 84 to 88 depending on the connection. On weekends it's about 86 minutes.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, 2 times: at Atlantic Av and Jamaica.
Does it run all night?
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 102 minutes. LIRR trains from East New York 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?
Subway and local bus: $3 per ride with OMNY (tap a contactless card or phone) or a MetroCard. One transfer within 2 hours to the subway or a local bus is included. 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.
Related routes
- JFK Airport to East Village
- East Village to LaGuardia Airport
- East Village to Midtown Manhattan
- East Village to Financial District
- Times Square to JFK Airport
- Penn Station to JFK Airport
- Grand Central Terminal to JFK Airport
- All New York routes
Sources
Cobblehop is independent. It is not affiliated with the MTA or any transit agency. Schedules on this page come from the MTA's public GTFS data; check these pages for the latest service:
- MTA: developer data (the GTFS schedules used on this page)
- MTA: subway and bus fares
- JFK Airport: AirTrain
- MTA: LIRR and Metro-North fares
- MTA subway stations, with accessibility (data.ny.gov)
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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