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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 12 min. The ride fare is $3.00. The subway schedule from Howard Beach–Jfk Airport may change. We recommend you check the updated subway schedule to Upper West Side on the Moovit app.

72min$3.00
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
    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
    5 min
  • 6
    Walk to Upper West Side
    Walk to
    Upper West Side
    80 yd • 1 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 72 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.

Subway schedule from Howard Beach–Jfk Airport to Upper West Side

To check the subway schedule from Howard Beach–Jfk Airport to Upper West Side using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Howard Beach–Jfk Airport) and destination (Upper West Side), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available subway routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each subway, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest subway schedules.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 72 minutes, using Subway line A, Subway line 1.

  • 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 12 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 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 12 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 59 St-Columbus Circle station, which is closest to Upper West Side in Manhattan.

  • When is the first subway from Howard Beach–Jfk Airport to Upper West Side?

    The first subway from Howard Beach–Jfk Airport in Queens to Upper West Side in Manhattan is 8 Avenue Express. It leaves the Howard Beach-Jfk Airport station at 12:21 AM.

  • 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 $3.00.

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