The average train between Howard Beach and 96th Street Station (Second Avenue Subway) takes 1h 14m and the fastest train takes 1h 2m. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Howard Beach to 96th Street Station (Second Avenue Subway). 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 Howard Beach and 96th Street Station (Second Avenue Subway). The earliest departure is at 4:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Howard Beach is at 3:39 PM which arrives into 96th Street Station (Second Avenue Subway) at 4:49 PM. All services require a transfer at 59 St-Columbus Circle and take an average of 1h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 18m • 1 change

1h 20m • 1 change

1h 26m • 1 change

1h 14m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Howard Beach to 96th Street Station (Second Avenue Subway). However, there are services departing from Howard Beach station and arriving at 96th Street Station (Second Avenue Subway) station via 59 St-Columbus Circle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 14m.
Howard Beach to 96th Street Station (Second Avenue Subway) train services, operated by MTA, depart from Howard Beach-JFK Airport station.
Howard Beach to 96th Street Station (Second Avenue Subway) train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 59 St-Columbus Circle station.
The distance between Howard Beach and 96th Street Station (Second Avenue Subway) is 16.9 km. The road distance is 33 km.
MTA operates a subway from Howard Beach-JFK Airport to 59 St-Columbus Circle every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 52 min.