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Old May 30, 2023, 10:44 am
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Do you need a Metrocard for the AirTrain?
Hello All,

do you have to buy a MetroCard in order to ride the Airtrain between JFK and Jamaica, or can you just touch in with a contactless credit card, like on the NYC subway?

Thanks!
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Old May 30, 2023, 10:47 am
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Hello All,

do you have to buy a MetroCard in order to ride the Airtrain between JFK and Jamaica, or can you just touch in with a contactless credit card, like on the NYC subway?

Thanks!
A Metrocard is still required to pass through the AirTrain faregates at the Jamaica and Howard Beach terminals. Contactless payment is expected to be in place sometime in 2024.
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Old May 30, 2023, 12:34 pm
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The answer is yes, for now. The other thing I'd mention is if you can have the amount pre-loaded ahead of time - you'll save yourself about 5 - 10 minutes of waiting that I've seen outside of the turnstile.
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