How to get from Howard Beach-Jfk Airport to Upper East Side by subway?

By subway

To get from Howard Beach-Jfk Airport to Upper East Side in Manhattan, take the A subway from Howard Beach-Jfk Airport station to Fulton St station. Next, take the 4 subway from Fulton St station to 86 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 3 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

63min$2.90
Subway - A
Subway - 4
Leaves from Howard Beach-Jfk Airport
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Howard Beach-Jfk Airport
  • 2
    Subway - A
    Wait for subway
    A
    Dyckman St
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Fulton St
    40 min
  • 4
    Subway - 4
    Wait for subway
    4
    Woodlawn
  • 5
    Ride to subway station 86 St
    Ride to subway station
    86 St
    17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by subway via A and 5

To get from Howard Beach-Jfk Airport to Upper East Side in Manhattan, take the A subway from Howard Beach-Jfk Airport station to Fulton St station. Next, take the 5 subway from Fulton St station to 86 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 1 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

61min$2.90
Subway - A
Subway - 5
Leaves from Howard Beach-Jfk Airport
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Howard Beach-Jfk Airport
  • 2
    Subway - A
    Wait for subway
    A
    Inwood-207 St
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Fulton St
    39 min
  • 4
    Subway - 5
    Wait for subway
    5
    E 180 St
  • 5
    Ride to subway station 86 St
    Ride to subway station
    86 St
    17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Howard Beach-Jfk Airport to Upper East Side
The distance between Howard Beach-Jfk Airport, Manhattan and Upper East Side, Manhattan is approximately 17.49 mi, which can typically be travelled in 63 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Howard Beach-Jfk Airport to Upper East Side by subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manhattan – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transit stations close to Howard Beach-Jfk Airport

Howard Beach-Jfk Airport is located at Howard Beach-Jfk Airport, Manhattan and the nearest public transit station is Howard Beach.

Subway stations close to Howard Beach-Jfk Airport:

  • Aqueduct-N Conduit Av
  • Aqueduct Racetrack

Bus stations close to Howard Beach-Jfk Airport:

  • 102 St /159 Av
  • 102 St /159 Rd
  • 101 St /159 Av
Public transit stations close to Upper East Side, Manhattan

Upper East Side is located at Upper East Side, Manhattan and the nearest public transit station is 3 Av/E 87 St.

Subway stations close to Upper East Side:

  • 77 St
  • 96 St
  • 86 St

Bus stations close to Upper East Side:

  • 3 Av/E 87 St
  • 3 Av/E 86 St
  • E 86 St/Lexington Av
Related Routes

Alternative route by subway via A and 5

To get from Howard Beach-Jfk Airport to Upper East Side in Manhattan, take the A subway from Howard Beach-Jfk Airport station to Fulton St station. Next, take the 5 subway from Fulton St station to 86 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 1 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

61min$2.90
Subway - A
Subway - 5
Leaves from Howard Beach-Jfk Airport
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Howard Beach-Jfk Airport
  • 2
    Subway - A
    Wait for subway
    A
    Inwood-207 St
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Fulton St
    39 min
  • 4
    Subway - 5
    Wait for subway
    5
    E 180 St
  • 5
    Ride to subway station 86 St
    Ride to subway station
    86 St
    17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Howard Beach-Jfk Airport to Upper East Side?

    The fastest way takes 63 minutes, using Bus line A, Bus line 4.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Howard Beach-Jfk Airport to Upper East Side?

    The alternative route takes 61 minutes, using Bus line A, Bus line 5.

  • Is there a direct subway between Howard Beach-Jfk Airport and Upper East Side?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 3 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Howard Beach-Jfk Airport to Upper East Side?

    The A subway line goes from Dyckman St station near Howard Beach-Jfk Airport in Queens to Fulton St station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till Fulton St station near Upper East Side in Manhattan.

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

    The total travel time between Howard Beach-Jfk Airport in Queens and Upper East Side in Manhattan by subway is about 1 hr 3 min.

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

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

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

    Get off the subway at the Fulton St station, which is closest to Upper East Side in Manhattan.

  • How much is the subway fare from Howard Beach-Jfk Airport to Upper East Side?

    The ride from Howard Beach-Jfk Airport to Upper East Side costs $2.90.

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