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How to get fromBrooklyn to Howard Beachby subway, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Brooklyn to Howard Beach by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from Franklin Av to Howard Beach-JFK Airportsubway subway A
    27 min
    $3

  2. Drive 7.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Brooklyn to Howard Beachcar car 7.2 mi
    12 min
    $2

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Hegeman Av/Rockaway Av to Lefferts Blvd/Airtrain Stationbus bus B15
    30 min
    $3–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Brooklyn to Howard Beachtaxi taxi 7.2 mi
    12 min
    $30–40

  5. Line 2 subway, subway

    1. Take the subway from Church Av to Hoyt Stsubway subway 2
    2. Take the subway from Hoyt-Schermerhorn Sts to Howard Beach-JFK Airportsubway subway A
    54 min
    $6

Brooklyn to Howard Beach by subway

Calendar154Weekly Subways
Duration27 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8.1 mi
  • Duration: 27 min

What companies run services between Brooklyn, Kings County, NY, USA and Howard Beach, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from Franklin Av to Howard Beach-JFK Airport hourly. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 27 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Hegeman Av/Rockaway Av to Lefferts Blvd/Airtrain Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 30 min.

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