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How to get fromColumbus Circle to Howard Beachby subway, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Columbus Circle to Howard Beach by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from 59 St-Columbus Circle to Howard Beach-JFK Airportsubway subway A
    51 min
    $3

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 6 Av/W 57 St to Cross Bay Blvd/159 Avbus bus Qm15 / ...
    59 min
    $3–8

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Columbus Circle to Howard Beachtaxi taxi 12.8 mi
    24 min
    $50–65

  4. Drive 12.8 mi

    1. Drive from Columbus Circle to Howard Beachcar car 12.8 mi
    24 min
    $3–4

Columbus Circle to Howard Beach by subway

Calendar617Weekly Subways
Duration51 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 16.3 mi
  • Duration: 51 min

What companies run services between Columbus Circle, NY, USA and Howard Beach, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 59 St-Columbus Circle to Howard Beach-JFK Airport every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 51 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 6 Av/W 57 St to Cross Bay Blvd/159 Av hourly. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 59 min.

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