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How to get fromHoward Beach–JFK Airport Station to Empire State Buildingby subway, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Howard Beach–JFK Airport Station to Empire State Building by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Subway via W 4 St-Wash Sq

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    1. Take the subway from Howard Beach-JFK Airport to W 4 St-Wash Sqsubway subway A
    48 min
    $3

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 102 St/157 Av to W 34 St/5 Avbus bus Qm15
    1h 7m
    $3–8

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Howard Beach–JFK Airport Station to Empire State Buildingtaxi taxi 12.1 mi
    22 min
    $45–60

  4. Drive 12.1 mi

    1. Drive from Howard Beach–JFK Airport Station to Empire State Buildingcar car 12.1 mi
    22 min
    $3–4

  5. Subway

    1. Take the subway from Howard Beach-JFK Airport to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminalsubway subway A
    1h 3m
    $3

  6. Bus via Cross Bay Blvd/158 Av

    1. Take the bus from Cross Bay Blvd/158 Av to W 34 St/5 Avbus bus Qm15 / ...
    1h 13m
    $3–8

Howard Beach–JFK Airport Station to Empire State Building by subway and foot

Calendar604Weekly Services
Duration48 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 15 mi
  • Duration: 48 min

What companies run services between Howard Beach–JFK Airport Station, NY, USA and Empire State Building, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from Howard Beach-JFK Airport to W 4 St-Wash Sq every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 42 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 102 St/157 Av to W 34 St/5 Av 4 times a day. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 59 min.

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