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

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 2 subway from 59 St-Columbus Circle station to 79 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 15 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

75min$2.90
Walk to subway station
Subway - A
Subway - 2
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
    Inwood-207 St
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    59 St-Columbus Circle
    57 min
  • 4
    Subway - 2
    Wait for subway
    2
    Wakefield-241 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
    90 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by subway via A

Take one direct subway from Howard Beach-Jfk Airport to Upper West Side in Manhattan: take the A subway from Howard Beach-Jfk Airport station to 81 St-Museum Of Natural History 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
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
    Inwood-207 St
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    81 St-Museum Of Natural History
    60 min
  • 4
    Walk to Upper West Side
    Walk to
    Upper West Side
    770 yd • 10 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 17.47 mi, which can typically be travelled in 75 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:

  • 79 St
  • 72 St
  • 86 St

Bus stations close to Upper West Side:

  • Broadway/W 77 St
  • Broadway/W 75 St
  • Broadway/W 76 St

Related Routes

Alternative route by subway via A

Take one direct subway from Howard Beach-Jfk Airport to Upper West Side in Manhattan: take the A subway from Howard Beach-Jfk Airport station to 81 St-Museum Of Natural History 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
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
    Inwood-207 St
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    81 St-Museum Of Natural History
    60 min
  • 4
    Walk to Upper West Side
    Walk to
    Upper West Side
    770 yd • 10 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 75 minutes, using Bus line A, Bus line 2.

  • 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.

  • 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 15 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 Inwood-207 St station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till Upper West Side 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 15 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 Upper West Side 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.

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