The average train between Howard Beach and Grand Central–42nd Street Station takes 58 min and the fastest train takes 47 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Howard Beach to Grand Central–42nd Street Station. 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 Grand Central–42nd Street Station. The earliest departure is at 3:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Howard Beach is at 2:54 PM which arrives into Grand Central–42nd Street Station at 3:44 PM. All services require a transfer at Fulton St and take an average of 58 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Howard Beach to Grand Central–42nd Street Station. However, there are services departing from Howard Beach station and arriving at Grand Central–42nd Street Station station via Fulton St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 58 min.
Howard Beach to Grand Central–42nd Street Station train services, operated by MTA, depart from Howard Beach-JFK Airport station.
Howard Beach to Grand Central–42nd Street Station train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Grand Central-42 St station.
The distance between Howard Beach and Grand Central–42nd Street Station is 15.9 km. The road distance is 25 km.
You can take a subway from Howard Beach-JFK Airport to Grand Central–42nd Street Station via Fulton St and Grand Central-42 St in around 50 min.