How to get from Manhattan to Queens by subway?

From Manhattan to Queens by subway

To get from Manhattan to Queens in Queens, take the C subway from 86 St station to 59 St-Columbus Circle station. Next, take the A subway from 59 St-Columbus Circle station to 104 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 6 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

66min$2.90
Walk to subway station
Subway - C
Subway - A
Walk to Queens
Leaves from 86 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    86 St
    610 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Subway - C
    Wait for subway
    C
    Euclid Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    59 St-Columbus Circle
    5 min
  • 4
    Subway - A
    Wait for subway
    A
    Ozone Park-Lefferts Blvd
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    104 St
    47 min
  • 6
    Walk to Queens
    Walk to
    Queens
    80 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Manhattan to Queens by subway via B and A

To get from Manhattan to Queens in Queens, take the B subway from 86 St station to 59 St-Columbus Circle station. Next, take the A subway from 59 St-Columbus Circle station to 104 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 8 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

68min$2.90
Walk to subway station
Subway - B
Subway - A
Walk to Queens
Leaves from 86 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    86 St
    610 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Subway - B
    Wait for subway
    B
    Brighton Beach
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    59 St-Columbus Circle
    5 min
  • 4
    Subway - A
    Wait for subway
    A
    Ozone Park-Lefferts Blvd
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    104 St
    47 min
  • 6
    Walk to Queens
    Walk to
    Queens
    80 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Manhattan to Queens

The distance between Manhattan, Queens and Queens, Queens is approximately 16.72 mi, which can typically be travelled in 66 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Manhattan to Queens 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 Manhattan

Manhattan is located at Manhattan, Queens and the nearest public transit station is Central Park West/W 86 St.

Subway stations close to Manhattan:

  • 86 St
  • 81 St-Museum Of Natural History
  • 96 St

Bus stations close to Manhattan:

  • Central Park West/W 86 St
  • Central Park West/W 84 St
  • W 86 St/Central Park West

Public transit stations close to Queens, Queens

Queens is located at Queens, Queens and the nearest public transit station is Rockaway Blvd/109 Av.

Subway stations close to Queens:

  • 88 St
  • Ozone Park-Lefferts Blvd
  • 104 St

Bus stations close to Queens:

  • Rockaway Blvd/109 Av
  • 109 Av/Rockaway Blvd
  • Liberty Av /102 St

Related Routes

Alternative route from Manhattan to Queens by subway via B and A

To get from Manhattan to Queens in Queens, take the B subway from 86 St station to 59 St-Columbus Circle station. Next, take the A subway from 59 St-Columbus Circle station to 104 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 8 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

68min$2.90
Walk to subway station
Subway - B
Subway - A
Walk to Queens
Leaves from 86 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    86 St
    610 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Subway - B
    Wait for subway
    B
    Brighton Beach
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    59 St-Columbus Circle
    5 min
  • 4
    Subway - A
    Wait for subway
    A
    Ozone Park-Lefferts Blvd
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    104 St
    47 min
  • 6
    Walk to Queens
    Walk to
    Queens
    80 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Manhattan to Queens?

    The fastest way takes 66 minutes, using Bus line C, Bus line A.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Manhattan to Queens?

    The alternative route takes 68 minutes, using Bus line B, Bus line A.

  • Is there a direct subway between Manhattan and Queens?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 6 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Manhattan to Queens?

    The C subway line goes from 86 St station near Manhattan in Manhattan to Euclid Av station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till Euclid Av station near Queens in Queens.

  • How long does it take to travel from Manhattan to Queens by subway?

    The total travel time between Manhattan in Manhattan and Queens in Queens by subway is about 1 hr 6 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Manhattan to get to Queens?

    Get on the C subway from the 86 St station near Manhattan in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Manhattan and Queens?

    Get off the subway at the Euclid Av station, which is closest to Queens in Queens.

  • When is the last subway from Manhattan to Queens?

    The last subway from Manhattan in Manhattan to Queens in Queens is the 8 Avenue Express line. It leaves the 86 St station at 6:43 PM.

  • How much is the subway fare from Manhattan to Queens?

    The ride from Manhattan to Queens costs $2.90.