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Trip Overview

The average bus between Harlem and Howard Beach takes 1h 39m and the fastest bus takes 1h 25m. There is a bus service every few hours from Harlem 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.

1h 39m
Duration
15 mi
Distance
$14
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Bus

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  1. Take the bus from W 125 St/Malcolm X Blvd to Lexington Av/E 56 Stbus bus M101 / ...
  2. Take the bus from East 57th Street & 3rd Avenue to Cross Bay Blvd/159 Avbus bus Qm15 / ...
2h 9m
$6–15

Harlem to Howard Beach bus times

Buses run hourly between Harlem and Howard Beach. The earliest departure is at 8:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Harlem is at 10:50 PM which arrives into Howard Beach at 12:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Lexington Av/E 56 St and take an average of 1h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 28m • 1 change

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 25m • 1 change

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 40m • 1 change

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 52m • 1 change

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 48m • 1 change

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 46m • 1 change

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 45m • 1 change

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 41m • 1 change

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 44m • 1 change

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 45m • 1 change

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 41m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Harlem to Howard Beach? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 15.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 39m

What companies run services between Harlem, NY, USA and Howard Beach, NY, USA?

You can take a bus from W 125 St/Malcolm X Blvd to Cross Bay Blvd/159 Av via Lexington Av/E 56 St and East 57th Street & 3rd Avenue in around 2h 9m.

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