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How to get fromHoward Beach to Brooklynby bus, subway, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Lefferts Blvd/Airtrain Station to Hegeman Av/Chester Stbus bus B15
    33 min
    $3–8

  2. Drive 7.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Howard Beach to Brooklyncar car 7.1 mi
    13 min
    $2

  3. Subway, line 2 subway

    1. Take the subway from Howard Beach-JFK Airport to Hoyt-Schermerhorn Stssubway subway A
    2. Take the subway from Hoyt St to Church Avsubway subway 2
    51 min
    $6

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Howard Beach to Brooklyntaxi taxi 7.1 mi
    13 min
    $30–40

Howard Beach to Brooklyn by bus

Calendar762Weekly Buses
Duration33 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7.1 mi
  • Duration: 33 min

What companies run services between Howard Beach, NY, USA and Brooklyn, Kings County, NY, USA?

MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Lefferts Blvd/Airtrain Station to Hegeman Av/Chester St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 33 min. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Howard Beach-JFK Airport to Church Av via Hoyt-Schermerhorn Sts and Hoyt St in around 51 min.

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