The average train between Jackson Heights and Howard Beach takes 1h 17m and the fastest train takes 1h 6m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Jackson Heights 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 20 minutes between Jackson Heights and Howard Beach. The earliest departure is at 4:43 AM at night, and the last departure from Jackson Heights is at 10:42 PM which arrives into Howard Beach at 11:55 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Jackson Heights to Howard Beach. However, there are services departing from Jackson Heights station and arriving at Howard Beach station via Jay St-MetroTech. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 17m.
Jackson Heights to Howard Beach train services, operated by MTA, depart from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av station.
Jackson Heights to Howard Beach train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Howard Beach-JFK Airport station.
The distance between Jackson Heights and Howard Beach is 11.6 km. The road distance is 33 km.
You can take a subway from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to Howard Beach-JFK Airport via Jay St-MetroTech in around 1h 11m.