How to get from Howard Beach-Jfk Airport to Manhattan by subway?

From Howard Beach-Jfk Airport to Manhattan by subway

Take one direct subway from Howard Beach-Jfk Airport to Manhattan in New York - New Jersey: take the A subway from Howard Beach-Jfk Airport station to Chambers St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 47 min. The ride fare is $3.00. The subway schedule from Howard Beach-Jfk Airport may change. We recommend you check the updated subway schedule to Manhattan on the Moovit app.

47min$3.00
Walk to subway station
Subway - A
Walk to Manhattan
Leaves from Howard Beach-Jfk Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Howard Beach-Jfk Airport
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - A
    Wait for subway
    A
    Dyckman St
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Chambers St
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to Manhattan
    Walk to
    Manhattan
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Howard Beach-Jfk Airport to Manhattan by light rail and subway

To get from Howard Beach-Jfk Airport to Manhattan in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take 2 light rail lines and one subway line: take the AIRTRAIN light rail from Howard Beach station to Federal Circle station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the AIRTRAIN light rail and finally take the E subway from Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-Jfk Airport station to World Trade Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 18 min. The subway schedule from Howard Beach-Jfk Airport may change. We recommend you check the updated subway schedule to Manhattan on the Moovit app.

78min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
Subway - E
Walk to Manhattan
Leaves from Howard Beach

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Howard Beach
    ID 160567
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
    Wait for light rail
    AIRTRAIN
    Howard Beach
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Federal Circle
    ID 160564
    5 min
  • 4
    Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
    Wait for light rail
    AIRTRAIN
    Jamaica Station
  • 5
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Jamaica
    5 min
  • 6
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-Jfk Airport
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Subway - E
    Wait for subway
    E
    World Trade Center
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    World Trade Center
    47 min
  • 9
    Walk to Manhattan
    Walk to
    Manhattan
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Howard Beach-Jfk Airport to Manhattan

The distance between Howard Beach-Jfk Airport, New York - New Jersey and Manhattan, New York - New Jersey is approximately 12.19 mi, which can typically be travelled in 47 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Howard Beach-Jfk Airport to Manhattan by subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in New York - New Jersey – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Subway schedule from Howard Beach-Jfk Airport to Manhattan

To check the subway schedule from Howard Beach-Jfk Airport to Manhattan using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Howard Beach-Jfk Airport) and destination (Manhattan), 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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From Howard Beach-Jfk Airport to Manhattan by light rail and subway

To get from Howard Beach-Jfk Airport to Manhattan in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take 2 light rail lines and one subway line: take the AIRTRAIN light rail from Howard Beach station to Federal Circle station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the AIRTRAIN light rail and finally take the E subway from Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-Jfk Airport station to World Trade Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 18 min. The subway schedule from Howard Beach-Jfk Airport may change. We recommend you check the updated subway schedule to Manhattan on the Moovit app.

78min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
Subway - E
Walk to Manhattan
Leaves from Howard Beach

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Howard Beach
    ID 160567
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
    Wait for light rail
    AIRTRAIN
    Howard Beach
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Federal Circle
    ID 160564
    5 min
  • 4
    Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
    Wait for light rail
    AIRTRAIN
    Jamaica Station
  • 5
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Jamaica
    5 min
  • 6
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-Jfk Airport
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Subway - E
    Wait for subway
    E
    World Trade Center
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    World Trade Center
    47 min
  • 9
    Walk to Manhattan
    Walk to
    Manhattan
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Howard Beach-Jfk Airport to Manhattan?

    The fastest way takes 47 minutes, using Subway line A.

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

    The alternative route takes 78 minutes, using Light Rail line AIRTRAIN, Light Rail line AIRTRAIN, Subway line E.

  • Is there a direct subway between Howard Beach-Jfk Airport and Manhattan?

    Yes, there’s a direct subway going from Howard Beach-Jfk Airport in Queens to Manhattan in New York - New Jersey in 47 min.

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

    The A subway line goes from Howard Beach-Jfk Airport station near Howard Beach-Jfk Airport in Queens to Dyckman St station near Manhattan in New York - New Jersey.

  • How long does it take to travel from Howard Beach-Jfk Airport to Manhattan by subway?

    The total travel time between Howard Beach-Jfk Airport in Queens and Manhattan in New York - New Jersey by subway is about 47 min.

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

    Get on the A subway from the Howard Beach-Jfk Airport station near Howard Beach-Jfk Airport in Queens.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Howard Beach-Jfk Airport and Manhattan?

    Get off the subway at the Dyckman St station, which is closest to Manhattan in New York - New Jersey.

  • When is the first subway from Howard Beach-Jfk Airport to Manhattan?

    The first subway from Howard Beach-Jfk Airport in Queens to Manhattan in New York - New Jersey is 8 Avenue Express. It leaves the Howard Beach-Jfk Airport station at 12:40 AM.

  • How much is the subway fare from Howard Beach-Jfk Airport to Manhattan?

    The ride from Howard Beach-Jfk Airport to Manhattan costs $3.00.

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