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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 48 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

48min$2.90
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 19 min.

79min
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 48 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.

Public transit stations close to Howard Beach-Jfk Airport

Howard Beach-Jfk Airport is located at 103rd Street, New York - New Jersey and the nearest public transit station is 155 Av /99 St.

Subway stations close to Howard Beach-Jfk Airport:

  • Aqueduct - N Conduit Av [A]

Bus stations close to Howard Beach-Jfk Airport:

  • Cross Bay Bl/163 Av

Public transit stations close to Manhattan, New York - New Jersey

Manhattan is located at Manhattan, New York - New Jersey and the nearest public transit station is Broadway/Park Pl.

Subway stations close to Manhattan:

  • World Trade Center
  • Chambers St
  • Park Place

Bus stations close to Manhattan:

  • Broadway/Park Pl
  • Murray St/Church St
  • Broadway/Murray St

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 19 min.

79min
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 48 minutes, using Subway line A.

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

    The alternative route takes 79 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 48 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 48 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 7:20 PM.

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

    The ride from Howard Beach-Jfk Airport to Manhattan costs $2.90.