How to get from Howard Beach - JFK Airport Station to Empire State Building by subway?

Howard Beach - JFK Airport Station to Empire State Building - Subway Schedule

The A subway from Howard Beach - JFK Airport Station to Empire State Building usually operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, running every 5-30 min. The trip takes about 1 hr 4 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Howard Beach - JFK Airport Station to Empire State Building by subway

To get from Howard Beach - JFK Airport Station to Empire State Building in Manhattan, take the A subway from Howard Beach-Jfk Airport station to Jay St-Metrotech station. Next, take the R subway from Jay St-Metrotech station to 23 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 4 min. The ride fare is $3.00. The subway schedule from Howard Beach - JFK Airport Station may change. We recommend you check the updated subway schedule to Empire State Building on the Moovit app.

64min$3.00
Subway - A
Subway - R
Walk to Empire State Building
Leaves from Howard Beach-Jfk Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Howard Beach - JFK Airport Station
  • 2
    Subway - A
    Wait for subway
    A
    Dyckman St
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Jay St-Metrotech
    33 min
  • 4
    Subway - R
    Wait for subway
    R
    Forest Hills-71 Av
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    23 St
    22 min
  • 6
    Walk to Empire State Building
    Walk to
    Empire State Building
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Howard Beach - JFK Airport Station to Empire State Building

The distance between Howard Beach - JFK Airport Station, Manhattan and Empire State Building, Manhattan is approximately 14.7 mi, which can typically be travelled in 64 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Howard Beach - JFK Airport Station to Empire State Building by subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manhattan – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Subway schedule from Howard Beach - JFK Airport Station to Empire State Building

To check the subway schedule from Howard Beach - JFK Airport Station to Empire State Building using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Howard Beach - JFK Airport Station) and destination (Empire State Building), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available subway routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each 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 subway schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Howard Beach - JFK Airport Station to Empire State Building?

    The fastest way takes 64 minutes, using Subway line A, Subway line R.

  • Is there a direct subway between Howard Beach - JFK Airport Station and Empire State Building?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 4 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Howard Beach - JFK Airport Station to Empire State Building?

    The A subway line goes from Jay St-Metrotech station near Howard Beach - JFK Airport Station in Queens to 23 St station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till 23 St station near Empire State Building in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from Howard Beach - JFK Airport Station to Empire State Building by subway?

    The total travel time between Howard Beach - JFK Airport Station in Queens and Empire State Building in Manhattan by subway is about 1 hr 4 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Howard Beach - JFK Airport Station to get to Empire State Building?

    Get on the A subway from the Jay St-Metrotech station near Howard Beach - JFK Airport Station in Queens.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Howard Beach - JFK Airport Station and Empire State Building?

    Get off the subway at the 23 St station, which is closest to Empire State Building in Manhattan.

  • How much is the subway fare from Howard Beach - JFK Airport Station to Empire State Building?

    The ride from Howard Beach - JFK Airport Station to Empire State Building costs $3.00.

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