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How to get fromHoward Beach–JFK Airport Station to Lower Manhattanby subway, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Howard Beach–JFK Airport Station to Lower Manhattan by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from Howard Beach-JFK Airport to Canal Stsubway subway A
    39 min
    $3

  2. Drive 10.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Howard Beach–JFK Airport Station to Lower Manhattancar car 10.6 mi
    21 min
    $2–3

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cross Bay Blvd/158 Av to W 34 St/5 Avbus bus Qm15 / ...
    2. Take the bus from 5 Av/W 33 St to Broadway/Spring Stbus bus M1 / ...
    1h 37m
    $6–15

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Howard Beach–JFK Airport Station to Lower Manhattantaxi taxi 10.6 mi
    21 min
    $50–60

Howard Beach–JFK Airport Station to Lower Manhattan by subway

Calendar604Weekly Subways
Duration39 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12.7 mi
  • Duration: 39 min

What companies run services between Howard Beach–JFK Airport Station, NY, USA and Lower Manhattan, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from Howard Beach-JFK Airport to Canal St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 39 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Howard Beach–JFK Airport Station to Broadway/Spring St via Cross Bay Blvd/158 Av, W 34 St/5 Av, and 5 Av/W 33 St in around 1h 37m.

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