Traveling in and out of JFK can be very easy if you take the AirTrain.
The AirTrain provides service to all terminals within JFK as well as service to the rental car offices, long term parking, Jamaica Station, and the Howard Beach Subway Station.

The current cost of an AirTrain ticket to Jamaica Station or the Howard Beach Subway Station is $5. There is additional fare to ride the subway to take the Long Island Railroad.

Your trip into NYC from Jamaica Station can take approximately 45 min via the E, J or Z subway lines or 25 min via the Long Island Railroad.