The average bus between Howard Beach and Clifton takes 1h 58m and the fastest bus takes 1h 32m. The bus service runs several times per day from Howard Beach to Clifton. 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 4 hours between Howard Beach and Clifton. The earliest departure is at 6:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Howard Beach is at 5:59 PM which arrives into Clifton at 8:03 PM. All services require a transfer at W 34 St/5 Av and take an average of 1h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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1h 32m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Howard Beach to Clifton? 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Howard Beach to Clifton. However, there are services departing from Cross Bay Blvd/158 Av station and arriving at Allwood Rd At Brookwood Rd station via W 34 St/5 Av station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.
Howard Beach to Clifton bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Cross Bay Blvd/158 Av station.
Howard Beach to Clifton bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Allwood Rd At Brookwood Rd station.
The distance between Howard Beach and Clifton is 35.5 km. The road distance is 42 km.
You can take a bus from Cross Bay Blvd/158 Av to Allwood Rd At Brookwood Rd via W 34 St/5 Av, E 34 St/5 Av, 8 Av/W 40 St, and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 1h 38m.