The average bus between Flushing–Main Street Station (LIRR) and Howard Beach takes 57 min and the fastest bus takes 46 min. The bus runs at least 4 times per hour from Flushing–Main Street Station (LIRR) to Howard Beach. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 15 minutes between Flushing–Main Street Station (LIRR) and Howard Beach. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Flushing–Main Street Station (LIRR) is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Howard Beach at 12:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Sanford Av/Main St and take an average of 57 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Flushing–Main Street Station (LIRR) to Howard Beach. However, there are services departing from Flushing–Main Street Station (LIRR) station and arriving at Howard Beach station via Queens Blvd/59 Av. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 57 min.
Flushing–Main Street Station (LIRR) to Howard Beach bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Sanford Av/Main St station.
Flushing–Main Street Station (LIRR) to Howard Beach bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Cross Bay Blvd/157 Av station.
The distance between Flushing–Main Street Station (LIRR) and Howard Beach is 11.1 km. The road distance is 17 km.
You can take a vehicle from Flushing–Main Street Station (LIRR) to Cross Bay Blvd/157 Av via Sanford Av/Main St, Queens Blvd/59 Av, and Hoffman Dr/Woodhaven Blvd in around 56 min.