What is the cheapest way to get from Columbus Circle to Howard Beach?

The cheapest way to get from Columbus Circle to Howard Beach is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 24 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Columbus Circle to Howard Beach?

The fastest way to get from Columbus Circle to Howard Beach is to taxi which takes 24 min and costs $50 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Columbus Circle and Howard Beach?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 6 Av/W 57 St and arriving at Cross Bay Blvd/159 Av. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 51 min.

Is there a direct train between Columbus Circle and Howard Beach?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 59 St-Columbus Circle and arriving at Howard Beach-JFK Airport. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 51 min.

How far is it from Columbus Circle to Howard Beach?

The distance between Columbus Circle and Howard Beach is 12 miles. The road distance is 12.9 miles.

How do I travel from Columbus Circle to Howard Beach without a car?

The best way to get from Columbus Circle to Howard Beach without a car is to bus which takes 51 min and costs $3 - $8.

How long does it take to get from Columbus Circle to Howard Beach?

The bus from 6 Av/W 57 St to Cross Bay Blvd/159 Av takes 51 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Columbus Circle to Howard Beach bus from?

Columbus Circle to Howard Beach bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 6 Av/W 57 St station.

Where do I catch the Columbus Circle to Howard Beach train from?

Columbus Circle to Howard Beach train services, operated by MTA, depart from 59 St-Columbus Circle station.

Where does the Columbus Circle to Howard Beach bus arrive?

Columbus Circle to Howard Beach bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Cross Bay Blvd/159 Av station.

Where does the Columbus Circle to Howard Beach train arrive?

Columbus Circle to Howard Beach train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Howard Beach-JFK Airport station.

Can I drive from Columbus Circle to Howard Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Columbus Circle to Howard Beach is 13 miles. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Columbus Circle to Howard Beach.

Where can I stay near Howard Beach?

There are 3259+ hotels available in Howard Beach.

Columbus Circle to Howard Beach - 4 ways to travel via bus, subway, and taxi

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

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1. Take the bus from 6 Av/W 57 St to Cross Bay Blvd/159 Avbus Qm15 / ...
51 min
$3–8
Subway
1. Take the subway from 59 St-Columbus Circle to Howard Beach-JFK Airportsubway A
51 min
$3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Columbus Circle to Howard Beachtaxi 12.8 mi
24 min
$50–65
Drive 12.8 mi
1. Drive from Columbus Circle to Howard Beachcar 12.8 mi
24 min
$3–4

Columbus Circle to Howard Beach by bus

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Distance: 12 mi
Duration: 51 min

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

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 51 min. Alternatively, 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.

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