The average bus between Howard Beach and Melville takes 4h 31m and the fastest bus takes 3h 42m. The bus service runs several times per day from Howard Beach to Melville. 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 twice daily between Howard Beach and Melville. The earliest departure is at 12:16 AM at night, and the last departure from Howard Beach is at 8:34 PM which arrives into Melville at 6:43 AM. All services require a transfer at 168 St/Jamaica Bus Terminal and take an average of 4h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



6h 28m • 3 changes



3h 42m • 3 changes



4h 7m • 3 changes



4h 7m • 3 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Howard Beach to Melville. However, there are services departing from Howard Beach station and arriving at Melville station via 168 St/Jamaica Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
Howard Beach to Melville bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 160 Av/92 St station.
Howard Beach to Melville bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Farmingdale State Coll station.
The distance between Howard Beach and Melville is 38.6 km. The road distance is 64 km.
You can take a bus from 160 Av/92 St to NYS 110/Arlington St via 168 St/Jamaica Bus Terminal, Jamaica Bus Term, (arr.) Hemp TC / East, Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 16-21, and Farmingdale State College in around 4h 13m.