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How to get from Howard Beach-Jfk Airport to Downtown by bus and subway?

From Howard Beach-Jfk Airport to Downtown by bus and subway

To get from Howard Beach-Jfk Airport to Downtown in New York - New Jersey, take the A subway from Howard Beach-Jfk Airport station to Nostrand Av station. Next, take the B44-SBS bus from Nostrand Av/Fulton St station to Nostrand Av/Av U station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 20 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

80min$2.90
Walk to subway station
Subway - A
Bus - B44-SBSB44-SBS
Walk to Downtown
Leaves from Howard Beach-Jfk Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Howard Beach-Jfk Airport
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - A
    Wait for subway
    A
    Inwood-207 St
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Nostrand Av
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Nostrand Av/Fulton St
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - B44-SBSB44-SBS
    Wait for bus
    B44-SBS
    Sbs Sheepshead Bay Knapp St Via Nostrand
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nostrand Av/Av U
    38 min
  • 7
    Walk to Downtown
    Walk to
    Downtown
    Bedford Avenue
    400 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Howard Beach-Jfk Airport to Downtown by bus and subway via A and B44

To get from Howard Beach-Jfk Airport to Downtown in New York - New Jersey, take the A subway from Howard Beach-Jfk Airport station to Nostrand Av station. Next, take the B44 bus from Nostrand Av/Fulton St station to Nostrand Av/Av U station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 34 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

94min$2.90
Walk to subway station
Subway - A
Bus - B44B44
Walk to Downtown
Leaves from Howard Beach-Jfk Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Howard Beach-Jfk Airport
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - A
    Wait for subway
    A
    Inwood-207 St
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Nostrand Av
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Nostrand Av/Fulton St
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - B44B44
    Wait for bus
    B44
    Avenue U Via Nostrand
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nostrand Av/Av U
    50 min
  • 7
    Walk to Downtown
    Walk to
    Downtown
    Bedford Avenue
    400 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Howard Beach-Jfk Airport to Downtown

The distance between Howard Beach-Jfk Airport, New York - New Jersey and Downtown, New York - New Jersey is approximately 13.46 mi, which can typically be travelled in 80 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Howard Beach-Jfk Airport to Downtown by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in New York - New Jersey – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Howard Beach-Jfk Airport

Howard Beach-Jfk Airport is located at 103rd Street, New York - New Jersey and the nearest public transit station is 155 Av /99 St.

Subway stations close to Howard Beach-Jfk Airport:

  • Aqueduct - N Conduit Av [A]

Bus stations close to Howard Beach-Jfk Airport:

  • 155 Av /99 St
  • Cross Bay Bl/163 Av

Public transit stations close to Downtown, New York - New Jersey

Downtown is located at Bedford Avenue, New York - New Jersey and the nearest public transit station is Avenue U/Bedford Av.

Subway stations close to Downtown:

  • Neck Rd
  • Sheepshead Bay
  • Avenue U

Bus stations close to Downtown:

  • Avenue U/Bedford Av
  • Nostrand Av/Av V
  • Nostrand Av/Gravesend Neck Rd

Alternative route from Howard Beach-Jfk Airport to Downtown by bus and subway via A and B44

To get from Howard Beach-Jfk Airport to Downtown in New York - New Jersey, take the A subway from Howard Beach-Jfk Airport station to Nostrand Av station. Next, take the B44 bus from Nostrand Av/Fulton St station to Nostrand Av/Av U station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 34 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

94min$2.90
Walk to subway station
Subway - A
Bus - B44B44
Walk to Downtown
Leaves from Howard Beach-Jfk Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Howard Beach-Jfk Airport
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - A
    Wait for subway
    A
    Inwood-207 St
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Nostrand Av
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Nostrand Av/Fulton St
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - B44B44
    Wait for bus
    B44
    Avenue U Via Nostrand
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nostrand Av/Av U
    50 min
  • 7
    Walk to Downtown
    Walk to
    Downtown
    Bedford Avenue
    400 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Howard Beach-Jfk Airport to Downtown?

    The fastest way takes 80 minutes, using Bus line A, Bus line B44-SBS.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Howard Beach-Jfk Airport to Downtown?

    The alternative route takes 94 minutes, using Bus line A, Bus line B44.

  • Is there a direct subway between Howard Beach-Jfk Airport and Downtown?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 20 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Howard Beach-Jfk Airport to Downtown?

    The A subway line goes from Howard Beach-Jfk Airport station near Howard Beach-Jfk Airport in Queens to Inwood-207 St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Inwood-207 St station near Downtown in New York - New Jersey.

  • How long does it take to travel from Howard Beach-Jfk Airport to Downtown by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Howard Beach-Jfk Airport in Queens and Downtown in New York - New Jersey by subway and bus is about 1 hr 20 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Howard Beach-Jfk Airport to get to Downtown?

    Get on the A subway from the Howard Beach-Jfk Airport station near Howard Beach-Jfk Airport in Queens.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Howard Beach-Jfk Airport and Downtown?

    Get off the subway at the Inwood-207 St stop, which is closest to Downtown in New York - New Jersey.

  • How much is the subway fare from Howard Beach-Jfk Airport to Downtown?

    The ride from Howard Beach-Jfk Airport to Downtown costs $2.90.