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 10 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

70min$2.90
Subway - A
Subway - 1
Walk to Upper West Side
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
    59 St-Columbus Circle
    56 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

Alternative route from Howard Beach-Jfk Airport to Upper West Side by subway via A and 2

To get from Howard Beach-Jfk Airport to Upper West Side in Manhattan, take the A subway from Howard Beach-Jfk Airport station to Chambers St station. Next, take the 2 subway from Park Place station to 72 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

72min$2.90
Subway - A
Subway - 2
Walk to Upper West Side
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
    Chambers St
    40 min
  • 4
    Subway - 2
    Wait for subway
    2
    Wakefield-241 St
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    72 St
    14 min
  • 6
    Walk to Upper West Side
    Walk to
    Upper West Side
    670 yd • 8 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 17.44 mi, which can typically be travelled in 70 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 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 Rd
  • 101 St /159 Av
  • 102 St /158 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 W 79 St/Riverside Dr.

Subway stations close to Upper West Side:

  • 79 St
  • 72 St
  • 86 St

Bus stations close to Upper West Side:

  • W 79 St/Riverside Dr
  • W 79 St/Broadway
  • Broadway & 79 St

Related Routes

Alternative route from Howard Beach-Jfk Airport to Upper West Side by subway via A and 2

To get from Howard Beach-Jfk Airport to Upper West Side in Manhattan, take the A subway from Howard Beach-Jfk Airport station to Chambers St station. Next, take the 2 subway from Park Place station to 72 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

72min$2.90
Subway - A
Subway - 2
Walk to Upper West Side
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
    Chambers St
    40 min
  • 4
    Subway - 2
    Wait for subway
    2
    Wakefield-241 St
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    72 St
    14 min
  • 6
    Walk to Upper West Side
    Walk to
    Upper West Side
    670 yd • 8 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 70 minutes, using Subway line A, Subway line 1.

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

    The alternative route takes 72 minutes, using Subway line A, Subway line 2.

  • 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 10 min.

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

    The A subway line goes from Dyckman St station near Howard Beach-Jfk Airport in Queens to 59 St-Columbus Circle station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till 59 St-Columbus Circle 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 10 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 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 West Side?

    Get off the subway at the 59 St-Columbus Circle station, which is closest to Upper West Side in Manhattan.

  • When is the last subway from Howard Beach-Jfk Airport to Upper West Side?

    The last subway from Howard Beach-Jfk Airport in Queens to Upper West Side in Manhattan is the 8 Avenue Express line. It leaves the Howard Beach-Jfk Airport station at 9:40 PM.

  • 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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