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Howard Beach to Washington Heights buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Howard Beach and Washington Heights takes 2h 2m and the fastest bus takes 1h 56m. The bus service runs several times per day from Howard Beach to Washington Heights. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 2m
Duration
20 mi
Distance
$14
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Bus

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  1. Take the bus from Cross Bay Blvd/158 Av to W 34 St/5 Avbus bus Qm15 / ...
  2. Take the bus from 6 Av/W 34 St to Broadway/W 175 Stbus bus M5
2h 4m
$6–15

Howard Beach to Washington Heights bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Howard Beach and Washington Heights. 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 Washington Heights at 8:17 PM. All services require a transfer at W 34 St/5 Av and take an average of 2h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company2h 2m • 1 change

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company2h 4m • 1 change

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company2h 8m • 1 change

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company2h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 58m • 1 change

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 56m • 1 change

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company2h • 1 change

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company2h • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 58m • 1 change

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 56m • 1 change

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company2h • 1 change

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company2h • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 58m • 1 change

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 56m • 1 change

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company2h • 1 change

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company2h • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 58m • 1 change

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 56m • 1 change

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company2h • 1 change

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company2h • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Howard Beach to Washington Heights? 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.

Map of how to get from Howard Beach to Washington Heights.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 20.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 2m

What companies run services between Howard Beach, NY, USA and Washington Heights, New York County, NY, USA?

You can take a bus from Cross Bay Blvd/158 Av to Broadway/W 175 St via W 34 St/5 Av and 6 Av/W 34 St in around 2h 4m.

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