Is the JFK AirTrain cash only?

Paying for your AirTrain Ride You may purchase a new MetroCard ($1.00 fee applies) or refill your own MetroCard using cash, credit or debit card at our Ticket Vending Machines in Howard Beach or Jamaica Station. Frequent users of AirTrain may purchase the following discounted fare packages.



People Also Ask

The new fare payment system will accept contactless debit/credit cards, digital wallets and OMNY cards. Fare gates that accept MetroCards will remain available and an option for customers.

MORE DETAILS

Governor Kathy Hochul, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) today announced that AirTrain JFK will begin accepting fare payments using the MTA's OMNY “Tap and Go” contactless payment readers starting Tuesday, October 10th.

MORE DETAILS

AirTrain is free unless you start or end your journey at Jamaica and Howard Beach Stations. There, the fee is $8.25 USD, payable only by MetroCard. Where to buy a MetroCard: Hudson News stands before and after security at Terminals 1, 4, 7 and 8.

MORE DETAILS

Paying for your AirTrain Ride You may purchase a new MetroCard ($1.00 fee applies) or refill your own MetroCard using cash, credit or debit card at our Ticket Vending Machines in Howard Beach or Jamaica Station.

MORE DETAILS

Governor Kathy Hochul, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) today announced that AirTrain JFK will begin accepting fare payments using the MTA's OMNY “Tap and Go” contactless payment readers starting Tuesday, October 10th.

MORE DETAILS

Can I use my Credit card (Mostly Apple Pay) at the Jamaica station exit gate (from JFK) or Do I have to purchase a new Metrocard? No, the JFK Airtrain currently only accepts metrocards.

MORE DETAILS

Credit and debit cards are accepted for the purchase of Amtrak tickets and services at all staffed stations.

MORE DETAILS

OMNY is the contactless fare payment system for public transportation in the New York region. Simply use your contactless credit or debit card, smart phone, wearable device, or an OMNY card to tap and go.

MORE DETAILS

AirTrain travels to the Jamaica LIRR Station from JFK every 5 to 10 minutes. The AirTrain ride to the Jamaica Station takes about 10 minutes.

MORE DETAILS

The best way to get from Jamaica Station to Terminal 4 (Station) without a car is to AirTrain which takes 10 min and costs $5 - $9. How long does it take to get from Jamaica Station to Terminal 4 (Station)? The AirTrain from Jamaica, NY to Terminal 4 takes 10 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

MORE DETAILS

You don't have to sign up or download an app to use OMNY; simply use your contactless credit or debit card, smartphone, wearable device, or OMNY card to tap and go.

MORE DETAILS

Both public transportation options involve the JFK AirTrain light rail that brings you from the airport to the connecting subway or train station. A subway ride and AirTrain costs $11.15. A faster commuter train to and AirTrain costs between $13.25 to $15.25.

MORE DETAILS