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How to get from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to Howard Beach-Jfk Airport by subway?

By subway

Take one direct subway from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to Howard Beach-Jfk Airport in Queens: take the A subway from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal station to Howard Beach-Jfk Airport station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 50 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

50min$2.90
Subway - A
Leaves from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal
  • 2
    Subway - A
    Wait for subway
    A
    Far Rockaway-Mott Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station Howard Beach-Jfk Airport
    Ride to subway station
    Howard Beach-Jfk Airport
    49 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By light rail and subway

To get from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to Howard Beach-Jfk Airport in Queens, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 light rail lines: take the E subway from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal station to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-Jfk Airport station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the AIRTRAIN light rail and finally take the AIRTRAIN light rail from Federal Circle station to Howard Beach station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 56 min.

56min
Subway - E
Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
Walk to Howard Beach-Jfk Airport
Leaves from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal
  • 2
    Subway - E
    Wait for subway
    E
    Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-Jfk Airport
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Jamaica
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
    Wait for light rail
    AIRTRAIN
    Jamaica Station
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Federal Circle
    ID 160564
    5 min
  • 7
    Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
    Wait for light rail
    AIRTRAIN
    Howard Beach
  • 8
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Howard Beach
    ID 160567
    5 min
  • 9
    Walk to Howard Beach-Jfk Airport
    Walk to
    Howard Beach-Jfk Airport
    140 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to Howard Beach-Jfk Airport

The distance between 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal, Queens and Howard Beach-Jfk Airport, Queens is approximately 15.42 mi, which can typically be travelled in 50 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to Howard Beach-Jfk Airport by subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Queens – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal

42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal is located at 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal, Queens and the nearest public transit station is W 42 St/8 Av.

Subway stations close to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal:

  • 42 St-Bryant Pk
  • Times Sq-42 St
  • 34 St-Penn Station

Bus stations close to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal:

  • W 42 St/8 Av
  • New York (P.A.B.T.)
  • W 42nd St & Port Authority Terminal

Public transit stations close to Howard Beach-Jfk Airport, Queens

Howard Beach-Jfk Airport is located at Howard Beach-Jfk Airport, Queens and the nearest public transit station is 101 St /158 Av.

Subway stations close to Howard Beach-Jfk Airport:

  • Aqueduct-N Conduit Av
  • Howard Beach-Jfk Airport

Bus stations close to Howard Beach-Jfk Airport:

  • 101 St /158 Av
  • 102 St /159 Av
  • 101 St /160 Av

By light rail and subway

To get from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to Howard Beach-Jfk Airport in Queens, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 light rail lines: take the E subway from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal station to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-Jfk Airport station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the AIRTRAIN light rail and finally take the AIRTRAIN light rail from Federal Circle station to Howard Beach station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 56 min.

56min
Subway - E
Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
Walk to Howard Beach-Jfk Airport
Leaves from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal
  • 2
    Subway - E
    Wait for subway
    E
    Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-Jfk Airport
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Jamaica
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
    Wait for light rail
    AIRTRAIN
    Jamaica Station
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Federal Circle
    ID 160564
    5 min
  • 7
    Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
    Wait for light rail
    AIRTRAIN
    Howard Beach
  • 8
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Howard Beach
    ID 160567
    5 min
  • 9
    Walk to Howard Beach-Jfk Airport
    Walk to
    Howard Beach-Jfk Airport
    140 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to Howard Beach-Jfk Airport?

    The fastest way takes 50 minutes, using Bus line A.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to Howard Beach-Jfk Airport?

    The alternative route takes 56 minutes, using Bus line E, Bus line AIRTRAIN, Bus line AIRTRAIN.

  • Is there a direct subway between 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal and Howard Beach-Jfk Airport?

    Yes, there’s a direct subway going from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal in Manhattan to Howard Beach-Jfk Airport in Queens in 50 min.

  • Which subway line goes from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to Howard Beach-Jfk Airport?

    The A subway line goes from Far Rockaway-Mott Av station near 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal in Manhattan to Howard Beach-Jfk Airport station near Howard Beach-Jfk Airport in Queens.

  • How long does it take to travel from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to Howard Beach-Jfk Airport by subway?

    The total travel time between 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal in Manhattan and Howard Beach-Jfk Airport in Queens by subway is about 50 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to get to Howard Beach-Jfk Airport?

    Get on the A subway from the Far Rockaway-Mott Av station near 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal and Howard Beach-Jfk Airport?

    Get off the subway at the Howard Beach-Jfk Airport station, which is closest to Howard Beach-Jfk Airport in Queens.

  • When is the first subway from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to Howard Beach-Jfk Airport?

    The first subway from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal in Manhattan to Howard Beach-Jfk Airport in Queens is 8 Avenue Express. It leaves the 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal station at 12:02 AM.

  • How much is the subway fare from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to Howard Beach-Jfk Airport?

    The ride from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to Howard Beach-Jfk Airport costs $2.90.

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