JFK Airport to Greenpoint by AirTrain and subway
Quick answer: Take the AirTrain from your terminal to Howard Beach Station, then take a Manhattan-bound A train from Howard Beach-JFK Airport to Hoyt-Schermerhorn Sts, then take a Westbound G train from Hoyt-Schermerhorn Sts to Greenpoint Av. The trip takes about 93 minutes door to door on a weekday (89 to 97 depending on the connection). The A train comes about every 15 minutes during the day.
JFK Airport to Greenpoint
- AirTrain JFK
- A
- G
- Follow the signsto the AirTrain
- AirTrain JFK AirTrainFrom your terminal4 stops, about 9 min
- Change at Howard Beach StationWalk about 6 min
- A A trainFrom Howard Beach-JFK Airport, Manhattan-bound11 stops, about 30 min
- Change at Hoyt-Schermerhorn Sts
- G G trainFrom Hoyt-Schermerhorn Sts, Westbound10 stops, about 16 min
- Get off at Greenpoint Av
- Greenpoint
Weekdays, fall 2026 MTA schedule · First and last trips
Step by step
- At JFK, follow the signs for the AirTrain. Every terminal has an AirTrain station; take a train to Jamaica. Times on this page start from the middle of the airport, about 9 minutes on foot from the Terminal 7 AirTrain station.
- Take the AirTrain from your terminal to Howard Beach Station. It's 4 stops, about 9 minutes. The AirTrain fare is paid at Jamaica or Howard Beach.
- At Howard Beach Station, walk about 6 minutes to Howard Beach-JFK Airport for the A train.
- Take a Manhattan-bound A train from Howard Beach-JFK Airport to Hoyt-Schermerhorn Sts. It's 11 stops, about 30 minutes.
- Take a Westbound G train from Hoyt-Schermerhorn Sts to Greenpoint Av. It's 10 stops, about 16 minutes.
Other ways to go
- Take the AirTrain from your terminal to Jamaica Station, then take a Manhattan-bound E train from Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport to Court Sq-23 St, then take the B62 bus from 21 St/44 Dr to Manhattan Av/India St: about 86 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 | A train in the daytime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | Around the clock | 92 min | About every 15 minutes | |
| Saturday | Around the clock | 93 min | About every 20 minutes | |
| Sunday | Around the clock | 96 min | About every 20 minutes | |
Late at night
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 105 minutes.
Tips for this trip
- Know your stop. Get ready after Nassau Av. The next stop is Greenpoint Av. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
Step-free access
For the subway part of this trip: Howard Beach-JFK Airport (A platform) is on the MTA's list of accessible stations; Hoyt-Schermerhorn Sts (A platform) is not on the MTA's list of accessible stations; Hoyt-Schermerhorn Sts (G platform) is not on the MTA's list of accessible stations; Greenpoint Av (G platform) is 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.
Fares as of November 2026. Check the official fares page before you ride.
JFK Airport to Greenpoint: common questions
How do I get from JFK Airport to Greenpoint by public transit?
Take the AirTrain from your terminal to Howard Beach Station, then take a Manhattan-bound A train from Howard Beach-JFK Airport to Hoyt-Schermerhorn Sts, then take a Westbound G train from Hoyt-Schermerhorn Sts to Greenpoint Av.
How long does it take?
About 93 minutes door to door on a weekday, 89 to 97 depending on the connection. On weekends it's about 93 minutes.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, 2 times: at Howard Beach Station and Hoyt-Schermerhorn Sts.
Does it run all night?
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 105 minutes.
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 Times Square
- JFK Airport to Empire State Building
- JFK Airport to Rockefeller Center
- LaGuardia Airport to Greenpoint
- Penn Station to Greenpoint
- Grand Central Terminal to Greenpoint
- 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 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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