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THE BEST WAY TO JFK
When traveling to the airport, take MTA Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) trains, MTA New York City Transit subways, and local buses through Jamaica and Howard Beach stations.

Take the following trains or subways:
•  the LIRR to Jamaica Station
 •  the E, J/Z subways to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Ave, Jamaica Station
 •  the A subway to Howard Beach/JFK Airport Station

Or take the following buses:
•  the NYC Transit Bus Lines Q6, Q8, Q9, Q20, Q24, Q30, Q31, Q40, Q41, Q43, Q44, Q54, Q56, Q60 at Jamaica Station
 •  the NYC Transit Bus Line Q11, one block from Howard Beach Station, at 102nd St and 160th Ave

Check with LIRR and NYC Transit for ticket cost and schedules—and to make sure the train, subway, or bus that you’ve chosen stops at your desired destination.

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