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 14 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

74min$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
    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
    5 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, take the A subway from Howard Beach-Jfk Airport station to 59 St-Columbus Circle station. Next, take the M104 bus from Broadway/W 61 St station to Broadway/W 79 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 19 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

79min$2.90
Subway - A
Bus - M104M104
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
    60 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadway/W 61 St
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - M104M104
    Wait for bus
    M104
    West Harlem 129 St Via Broadway
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway/W 79 St
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to Upper West Side
    Walk to
    Upper West Side
    130 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 17.48 mi, which can typically be travelled in 74 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 Av
  • 102 St /159 Rd
  • 101 St /159 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 Amsterdam Av/W 79 St.

Subway stations close to Upper West Side:

  • 72 St
  • 79 St
  • 86 St

Bus stations close to Upper West Side:

  • Amsterdam Av/W 79 St
  • W 79 St/Amsterdam Av
  • Broadway/W 75 St
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, take the A subway from Howard Beach-Jfk Airport station to 59 St-Columbus Circle station. Next, take the M104 bus from Broadway/W 61 St station to Broadway/W 79 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 19 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

79min$2.90
Subway - A
Bus - M104M104
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
    60 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadway/W 61 St
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - M104M104
    Wait for bus
    M104
    West Harlem 129 St Via Broadway
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway/W 79 St
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to Upper West Side
    Walk to
    Upper West Side
    130 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 74 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 79 minutes, using Bus line A, Bus line M104.

  • 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 14 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 14 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.

  • 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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