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

From Howard Beach-Jfk Airport to Upper West Side by subway

To get from Howard Beach-Jfk Airport to Upper West Side in Manhattan, take the A subway from Howard Beach-Jfk Airport station to 59 St-Columbus Circle station. Next, take the 1 subway from 59 St-Columbus Circle station to 79 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 16 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

76min$2.90
Walk to subway station
Subway - A
Subway - 1
Walk to Upper West Side
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
    59 St-Columbus Circle
    60 min
  • 4
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    Van Cortlandt Park-242 St
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    79 St
    4 min
  • 6
    Walk to Upper West Side
    Walk to
    Upper West Side
    80 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Howard Beach-Jfk Airport to Upper West Side by bus and subway

To get from Howard Beach-Jfk Airport to Upper West Side in Manhattan, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the A subway from Howard Beach-Jfk Airport station to 34 St-Penn Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the C subway and finally take the M79-SBS bus from W 81 St/Central Park West station to W 79 St/Amsterdam Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 16 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

76min$2.90
Walk to subway station
Subway - A
Subway - C
Bus - M79-SBSM79-SBS
Walk to Upper West Side
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
    34 St-Penn Station
    52 min
  • 4
    Subway - C
    Wait for subway
    C
    168 St
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    81 St-Museum Of Natural History
    8 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    W 81 St/Central Park West
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - M79-SBSM79-SBS
    Wait for bus
    M79-SBS
    Select Bus W Side Riverside Dr Crosstown
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    W 79 St/Amsterdam Av
    3 min
  • 9
    Walk to Upper West Side
    Walk to
    Upper West Side
    140 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Howard Beach-Jfk Airport to Upper West Side

The distance between Howard Beach-Jfk Airport, Manhattan and Upper West Side, Manhattan is approximately 17.46 mi, which can typically be travelled in 76 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Howard Beach-Jfk Airport to Upper West 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 103rd Street, Manhattan 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:

  • 155 Av /99 St
  • Cross Bay Bl/163 Av

Public transit stations close to Upper West Side, Manhattan

Upper West Side is located at Upper West Side, Manhattan and the nearest public transit station is Broadway/W 77 St.

Subway stations close to Upper West Side:

  • 72 St
  • 79 St
  • 86 St

Bus stations close to Upper West Side:

  • Broadway/W 77 St
  • Broadway/W 79 St
  • W 79 St/Broadway

Related Routes

From Howard Beach-Jfk Airport to Upper West Side by bus and subway

To get from Howard Beach-Jfk Airport to Upper West Side in Manhattan, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the A subway from Howard Beach-Jfk Airport station to 34 St-Penn Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the C subway and finally take the M79-SBS bus from W 81 St/Central Park West station to W 79 St/Amsterdam Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 16 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

76min$2.90
Walk to subway station
Subway - A
Subway - C
Bus - M79-SBSM79-SBS
Walk to Upper West Side
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
    34 St-Penn Station
    52 min
  • 4
    Subway - C
    Wait for subway
    C
    168 St
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    81 St-Museum Of Natural History
    8 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    W 81 St/Central Park West
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - M79-SBSM79-SBS
    Wait for bus
    M79-SBS
    Select Bus W Side Riverside Dr Crosstown
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    W 79 St/Amsterdam Av
    3 min
  • 9
    Walk to Upper West Side
    Walk to
    Upper West Side
    140 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 76 minutes, using Bus line A, Bus line 1.

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

    The alternative route takes 76 minutes, using Bus line A, Bus line C, Bus line M79-SBS.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 16 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Howard Beach-Jfk Airport in Queens and Upper West Side in Manhattan by subway is about 1 hr 16 min.

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

    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 Upper West Side?

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

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

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