How to get from 181 St to JFK airport by bus and subway?

From 181 St to JFK airport by bus and subway

To get from 181 St to JFK airport in Manhattan, take the A subway from 181 St station to 59 St-Columbus Circle station. Next, take the M57 bus from W 57 St/8 Av station to E 57 St/1 Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 42 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

42min$2.90
Subway - A
Bus - M57M57
Walk to JFK airport
Leaves from 181 St
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    181 St
  • 2
    Subway - A
    Wait for subway
    A
    Far Rockaway-Mott Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    59 St-Columbus Circle
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    W 57 St/8 Av
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - M57M57
    Wait for bus
    M57
    East Side 55 St-1 Av Crosstown
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    E 57 St/1 Av
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to JFK airport
    Walk to
    JFK airport
    JFK airport, 345 E 56th St, New York, NY 10022, USA
    110 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from 181 St to JFK airport by bus and subway via A and M31

To get from 181 St to JFK airport in Manhattan, take the A subway from 181 St station to 59 St-Columbus Circle station. Next, take the M31 bus from W 57 St/8 Av station to E 57 St/1 Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 45 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

45min$2.90
Subway - A
Bus - M31M31
Walk to JFK airport
Leaves from 181 St
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    181 St
  • 2
    Subway - A
    Wait for subway
    A
    Ozone Park-Lefferts Blvd
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    59 St-Columbus Circle
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    W 57 St/8 Av
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - M31M31
    Wait for bus
    M31
    Yorkville 91 St Via York Av
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    E 57 St/1 Av
    16 min
  • 7
    Walk to JFK airport
    Walk to
    JFK airport
    JFK airport, 345 E 56th St, New York, NY 10022, USA
    110 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from 181 St to JFK airport
The distance between 181 St, Manhattan and JFK airport, Manhattan is approximately 7.61 mi, which can typically be travelled in 42 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 181 St to JFK airport by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manhattan – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transit stations close to 181 St

181 St is located at 181 St, Manhattan and the nearest public transit station is Fort Washington Av/W 181 St.

Subway stations close to 181 St:

  • 191 St
  • 190 St
  • 175 St

Bus stations close to 181 St:

  • Fort Washington Av/W 181 St
  • Fort Washington Av/W 183 St
  • Fort Washington Av/W 185 St
Public transit stations close to JFK airport, Manhattan

JFK airport is located at JFK airport, 345 E 56th St, New York, NY 10022, USA, Manhattan and the nearest public transit station is Sutton Pl/E 55 St.

Subway stations close to JFK airport:

  • Lexington Av/63 St
  • 51 St
  • Lexington Av/59 St

Bus stations close to JFK airport:

  • Sutton Pl/E 55 St
  • E 57 St / 2 Av
  • E 57 St/2 Av

Cable Car stations close to JFK airport:

  • Manhattan Tram Station
Related Routes

Alternative route from 181 St to JFK airport by bus and subway via A and M31

To get from 181 St to JFK airport in Manhattan, take the A subway from 181 St station to 59 St-Columbus Circle station. Next, take the M31 bus from W 57 St/8 Av station to E 57 St/1 Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 45 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

45min$2.90
Subway - A
Bus - M31M31
Walk to JFK airport
Leaves from 181 St
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    181 St
  • 2
    Subway - A
    Wait for subway
    A
    Ozone Park-Lefferts Blvd
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    59 St-Columbus Circle
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    W 57 St/8 Av
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - M31M31
    Wait for bus
    M31
    Yorkville 91 St Via York Av
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    E 57 St/1 Av
    16 min
  • 7
    Walk to JFK airport
    Walk to
    JFK airport
    JFK airport, 345 E 56th St, New York, NY 10022, USA
    110 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from 181 St to JFK airport?

    The fastest way takes 42 minutes, using Bus line A, Bus line M57.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 181 St to JFK airport?

    The alternative route takes 45 minutes, using Bus line A, Bus line M31.

  • Is there a direct subway between 181 St and JFK airport in Manhattan?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 42 min.

  • Which subway line goes from 181 St to JFK airport in Manhattan?

    The A subway line goes from Far Rockaway-Mott Av station near 181 St to 59 St-Columbus Circle station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till 59 St-Columbus Circle station near JFK airport in Manhattan

  • How long does it take to travel from 181 St to JFK airport in Manhattan by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between 181 St and JFK airport in Manhattan by subway and bus is about 42 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near 181 St to get to JFK airport in Manhattan?

    Get on the A subway from the Far Rockaway-Mott Av station near 181 St in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between 181 St and JFK airport in Manhattan?

    Get off the subway at the 59 St-Columbus Circle stop, which is closest to JFK airport in Manhattan.

  • How much is the subway fare from 181 St to JFK airport?

    The ride from 181 St to JFK airport costs $2.90.

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