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

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There are 5 ways to get from Howard Beach–JFK Airport Station to Manhattan by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from Howard Beach-JFK Airport to 59 St-Columbus Circlesubway subway A
    52 min
    $3

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 102 St/157 Av to East 57th Street & Madison Avenuebus bus Qm15
    1h 16m
    $3–8

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Howard Beach–JFK Airport Station to Manhattantaxi taxi 13.7 mi
    26 min
    $55–70

  4. Drive 13.7 mi

    1. Drive from Howard Beach–JFK Airport Station to Manhattancar car 13.7 mi
    26 min
    $3–4

  5. Bus via Cross Bay Blvd/158 Av

    1. Take the bus from Cross Bay Blvd/158 Av to East 57th Street & Madison Avenuebus bus Qm15 / ...
    1h 23m
    $3–8

Howard Beach–JFK Airport Station to Manhattan by subway

Calendar604Weekly Subways
Duration52 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 16.3 mi
  • Duration: 52 min

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

MTA operates a subway from Howard Beach-JFK Airport to 59 St-Columbus Circle every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 52 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 102 St/157 Av to East 57th Street & Madison Avenue 4 times a day. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 1h 11m.

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