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/Avenue U station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min. The ride fare is $3.00. The bus and subway schedule from Howard Beach-Jfk Airport may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Downtown on the Moovit app.

73min$3.00
Subway - A
Bus - B44-SBSB44-SBS
Walk to Downtown
Leaves from Howard Beach-Jfk Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Howard Beach-Jfk Airport
  • 2
    Subway - A
    Wait for subway
    A
    Dyckman St
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Nostrand Av
    26 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/Avenue U
    38 min
  • 7
    Walk to Downtown
    Walk to
    Downtown
    Bedford Avenue
    460 yd • 6 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/Avenue U station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 25 min. The ride fare is $3.00. The bus and subway schedule from Howard Beach-Jfk Airport may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Downtown on the Moovit app.

85min$3.00
Subway - A
Bus - B44B44
Walk to Downtown
Leaves from Howard Beach-Jfk Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Howard Beach-Jfk Airport
  • 2
    Subway - A
    Wait for subway
    A
    Dyckman St
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Nostrand Av
    26 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
    Sheepshead Bay Knapp St Via Nostrand
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nostrand Av/Avenue U
    50 min
  • 7
    Walk to Downtown
    Walk to
    Downtown
    Bedford Avenue
    460 yd • 6 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 73 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.

Bus And Subway schedule from Howard Beach-Jfk Airport to Downtown

To check the bus and subway schedule from Howard Beach-Jfk Airport to Downtown using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Howard Beach-Jfk Airport) and destination (Downtown), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and subway routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and subway, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and subway schedules.

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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/Avenue U station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 25 min. The ride fare is $3.00. The bus and subway schedule from Howard Beach-Jfk Airport may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Downtown on the Moovit app.

85min$3.00
Subway - A
Bus - B44B44
Walk to Downtown
Leaves from Howard Beach-Jfk Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Howard Beach-Jfk Airport
  • 2
    Subway - A
    Wait for subway
    A
    Dyckman St
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Nostrand Av
    26 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
    Sheepshead Bay Knapp St Via Nostrand
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nostrand Av/Avenue U
    50 min
  • 7
    Walk to Downtown
    Walk to
    Downtown
    Bedford Avenue
    460 yd • 6 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 73 minutes, using Subway line A, Bus line B44-SBS.

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

    The alternative route takes 85 minutes, using Subway 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 13 min.

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

    The A subway line goes from Dyckman St station near Howard Beach-Jfk Airport in Queens to Nostrand Av station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Nostrand Av 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 13 min.

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

    Get on the A subway from the Dyckman St 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 Nostrand Av 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 $3.00.

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