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 14 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

74min$2.90
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 $2.90.

85min$2.90
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 74 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 Howard Beach-Jfk Airport, New York - New Jersey and the nearest public transit station is Howard Beach.

Subway stations close to Howard Beach-Jfk Airport:

  • Aqueduct-N Conduit Av
  • Aqueduct Racetrack

Bus stations close to Howard Beach-Jfk Airport:

  • 102 St /159 Rd
  • 101 St /159 Av
  • 102 St /158 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 Sheepshead Bay.

Subway stations close to Downtown:

  • Sheepshead Bay
  • Kings Hwy
  • Neck Rd

Bus stations close to Downtown:

  • Ocean Av / Avenue U
  • Nostrand Av/Avenue V
  • Avenue U/Ocean Av

Related Routes

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 $2.90.

85min$2.90
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 74 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 14 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 14 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 $2.90.

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