The average train between Grand Central Terminal and Howard Beach takes 54 min and the fastest train takes 48 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Grand Central Terminal 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.
Trains run every 15 minutes between Grand Central Terminal and Howard Beach. The earliest departure is at 2:37 AM at night, and the last departure from Grand Central Terminal is at 4:13 PM which arrives into Howard Beach at 5:03 PM. All services require a transfer at Grand Central-42 St and take an average of 54 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Grand Central Terminal to Howard Beach. However, there are services departing from Grand Central Terminal station and arriving at Howard Beach station via Fulton St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 54 min.
Grand Central Terminal to Howard Beach train services, operated by MTA, depart from Grand Central-42 St station.
Grand Central Terminal to Howard Beach train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Howard Beach-JFK Airport station.
The distance between Grand Central Terminal and Howard Beach is 15.9 km. The road distance is 25 km.
You can take a vehicle from Grand Central Terminal to Howard Beach-JFK Airport via Grand Central-42 St and Fulton St in around 56 min.